These shots were taken in February, about a month ago.
It's very lightweight (no ballast... yet!)
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It floats right where it should and will have proper trim when it's ready to sail.
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We'll be back now, with more photos and updates. The ship is acquiring detail work
I never dreamed of. The captain is doing the most fantastic work. --Nancy
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