Finding clear unchecked oak has proven to be difficult. Mount Hope Boatworks is on the second piece of oak for the stem and the third for the stern post. There was a mix up with the stern post, it was recreated in the form of the original, which turned out to be misaligned with the rudder post! The third piece of oak will be roughed out today and we have high hopes that it will prove to be good when the shaping begins. If it does, there is a very cool story that comes with it