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Breasthook and Quarter Knees

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Episode Summary

Joe Youcha and some of his students outline the process of making and installing breasthooks and quarter knees on a Church Mouse Skiff. A detailed instructional series of the entire build begins in WoodenBoat magazine No. 310. Plans and plywood-panel kits are available from The WoodenBoat Store.

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