DAKOTA MOTORCYCLE CO
SPRINGFIELD, SD
 

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2002
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2003
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August 30 and 31
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2004
October 2004
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The Ship That Sails

Progress
May thru June 2002

May
The frames and hull construction are outgrowing the body shop. A temporary shelter on the shop's south side breaks the wind for welding. After some confusion and a visit from the police, the city issues a $2 building permit for the structure.

Tin nailed to several posts enclose the building area. A front gate allows for material/equipment transfer. Rails along the ground hold the frames in place - upside down, while the aluminum is welded to form the hull.

June
The temporary shelter is now complete and the frames are moved outside. Portions of the keel area are visible. At this point in construction, the deck of the boat is facing downward. The rest of the frames will be lined up and secured along the rails in their proper position.















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October - Nov 2007
Boat positioned and ready for deck work.


October 2007
There she goes toward right side up on
Oct. 20, 2007.


May 2007
The 18,000 pound vertical lifting keel went outside the shop.


March 2007
This winter Greg worked inside on the vertical lifting keel.

Inside
the keel takes shape
The retractable keel gains weight