...more patterns saved.

Frames salvaged for patterns

Stringers, frames & other pieces saved for patterns.

...a few famous folks associated with this historic hull.

Jade Dragon meets the Sheriff's saw.

A fitting memorial!

The restoration of Jade Dragon resumes after a year of "rest" at Lauterbach Custom Boats.

bow to 'narrow' style transom

port side at bow

Keel

Transom

Mahogany bottom / Birch sides

aft framing of sponson

close-up of starboard sponson aft

Sponsons completed and clear finish applied. The strut, shaft log and shaft have been fitted.

bottom completed

With Jade Dragon now righted, work begins on the topsides.

note prop shaft is slightly offset

Strut bracing

inscription on keel reads:
CUSTOM BUILT FOR GENE BRAMLETT 1965 BY HENRY & LARRY LAUTERBACH.
COMPLETE RESTORATION BY LARRY LAUTERBACH IN 2011 FOR DAN JOSEPH
 

with decking installed on sponson

how's that for a flowing design line?

skid fin installed

closer view

The new dash and tail fin are test fitted.

first deck batten getting installed

fitting parts

With the gearbox and steering wheel installed, more deck battens will be added.

dash 'blackout' added
 

fuel tank

one more panel to fit.

decking completed

wait a minute.....taking a call while working?
 

Dayton 2012

Thanks to Dave 'BATMAN' Wagoner for this report.

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