A Lady J follow-up...

[CharlieCobra]

Here's a long delayed follow-up on Lady J. The interior paint is done but we have some assembly of various parts and the cabin sole to finish.
Here are some interior shots:
Starboard forward

Port forward

Starboard aft

Port aft

V-Berth

Head

Of course, we've been busy topside as well. The boat is filthy at the moment.
Looking forward

Looking aft to Port

Cabin trunk face

Fore hatch

Looking aft

Cockpit coaming

Aft cabin port

Aft cabin starboard

Cockpit forward

More parts awaiting installation.

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Then there was the mast work. I finished the cuts, scarphing (16:1) and glue up of the various parts. Then came time to plane, trim and shape the radius. all by hand with antique planes I bought last year.
These side panels curve and change demensions along their length. Perfect match...

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These fore and aft pieces are radiused along their length. Fun job with an 80 year old plane.

So there ya have it for now. More to come later this month...

 

[rpwillia]

Artwork

Wow does that boat really look good.

 

[PaulK]

I don't know, Charlie. In the photo of the forward cabin, is that a run on the third starboard rib, down near the bunk, on the aft side? Maybe not, with the quality of work you're showing. I'm trying to varnish a kayak and could use some pointers. We know what it's supposed to look like from the pictures. Now we need you to tell us how you do it!

 

[kloudie1]

Beautiful Work, Charlie !

 

[FourPoints]

very nice job! What type of varnish are you using?

 

[All U Get]

That's the problem, your boat is so glossy it's reflecting the sunlight causing the jet stream to swerve and keep New England in the cold and rain. Nice job.
All U Get

 

[CharlieCobra]

Paul, nah, the hull sides were already varnished. i do need to put a coat on as it's a bit dingy when compared with the rest. Four Points, we use Petit Flagship. All U Get, we've had more than our fair share of moisture this year. It's about time ya'll got some...

 

[gpd955]

Beautiful!

 

[nateman]

Awesome man!

 

[RAD]

Excellent job.....can't wait to see the finished project

 

[themadscientist]

You could comb your hair in the reflection off that glossy woodwork!

 

[CharlieCobra]

That's the idea...

 

[Hermit Scott]

Charlie, did you end up selling Lady J but still finishing her for the buyer, or did you keep her? Beautiful work BTW. I have been away from the site for a while trying to focus on making money and haven't followed any threads.

 

[rpwillia]

Be careful with your pictures

Charlie, That woodwork is so impressive I thought I should inject a note of caution on how you take your pictures. A little bit of care goes a long way when taking pictures - see attached.

 

[CharlieCobra]

Charlie, did you end up selling Lady J but still finishing her for the buyer, or did you keep her? Beautiful work BTW. I have been away from the site for a while trying to focus on making money and haven't followed any threads.

No, I never owned her. The owner contacted me prior to taking possessiom an inspection and bid. I told him "If you don't take her i will" and it went from there. Seasmoke, James Arness's K-40 is my boat and the one I rescued froma chainsaw. She's currently available for a new patron and at my shop as is or including restoration.

 

[CharlieCobra]

Charlie, That woodwork is so impressive I thought I should inject a note of caution on how you take your pictures. A little bit of care goes a long way when taking pictures - see attached.

LOL, I doubt I could get away with running about the yard undressed like that. Not sure I'd want to anyway. Besides, I'd be likely to scare the boats as much as the customers...

 

[CharlieCobra]

While the boys were working away on the other K-40, I took the time to mock up the mast for Lady J to check fitment. Needless to say, I am pleased. Next I'll set the glue stop blocks and glue the thing up. Here's a couple of photos. It's starting to look like a mast again.

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