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Building the boat
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Snecklifter began building at Heron Boats in Mirfield on November 5, 2001 and was launched on March 22,2002. These
photographs are just a few of the dozens taken during its progress from baseplate to live-aboard narrowboat.
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Ian works on Snecklifter's bow which is now
fully welded to the body
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A grinder does some final fettling on Snecklifter's
almost finished shell
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With foam insulation complete, electrician
Mark has started wiring
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Carpenter Jerry's craftsmanship made the
boat into our home.
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Snecklifter's bottom is blacked and Mark is now
undercoating
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Snecklifter emerges into daylight as Dean heads
for Lesley with his lunch order
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Graham stands astride Snecklifter like a colossus
as the boat is lifted over NB Stravaig
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Closer to the water, Snecklifter is only moments
away from launching.
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Inside, the saloon is piled high with personal
belongings waiting to be unpacked
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Work continues on installing batteries and other
electrical equipment at Snecklifter's stern
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