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For oars use "sweeps"—long poles, each with a piece of board for a blade fastened at one end (Fig. 72).

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Fig. 71.Crusoe with Cabin Covered.

Holes must be bored through the poles of the sweeps about three feet from the handle, to slip over the pegs used as rowlocks, as described above. These pegs should be high enough to allow the oarsman to stand while using the sweeps.

A flat stone placed at the bow will serve as a fireplace.

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Fig. 72.Sweeps

If the cracks between the logs under the cabin are filled up to prevent the water splashing through, and the cabin is floored

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