Alright, we have made the bolts, drilled the holes, got all our scrap iron, and materials to build the mold… It’s time to flip this damn thing over already! DJ and I devised a plan that is certain to most likely work. Most of the weight is in the back section of the keel where all the timbers are stacked up. That is also the tallest part where we can get the most leverage. We decided to build a big tripod from a few little pines, then use a come along from the side to start the flip, and a come along above to control the flip. Also we made a little A frame at the front of the keel to make sure it doesn’t start to spin
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Getting things into position. All four of us lifted the A frame into place. Then tied it up temporarily. next we all lifted the third log to complete the tripod.
Who trusted DJ with the knots…
Scientific method for determining structural integrity.
Hmmm i think we need more science…
Thats better. Seems sturdy…
Wait I don’t think this is very safe!
it seems a little bit smaller on this end… I blame DJ.
Setup complete time to drink a beer, and flip the keel in the morning!
Salt & Tar 
Awesome you guys! Great that DJ and Rebecca came up to help!? I love the way you documented/captioned it, too. Where there’s a will, there’s a way, my dad used to always say. I’m glad you got that gene from me, Ruth! Nothing is impossible if you put your mind to it and have a little support and encouragement. R&G make a very good team, and have some very good friends and contacts, too! I want to see you felling that tree! Mom
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