Oh Joy refit 9/24/09

[CharlieCobra]

We finally got the bulwarks off and Charles is getting them cleaned up:

We also pulled a deck plate out (in splinters) and found it 70% soft.

I found a split in that stringer. Looks like I have to take more out.

She looks strange with the bulwarks off.

I still have to pull this mess aft.

The cockpit needs to come out too.

Lotsa work to do yet....

 

[LANCE ON CLOUD NINE]

do it to it

I really enjoy the pics and your tenacity

 

[CharlieCobra]

I'm glad folks like the pictures. It's kind of a pictorial history of this refit that's turning into a restoration. Plus it's nice to have other eyes see something in a different way than mine on occasion.

 

[Cpt. Jon]

Definately like the pictures and updates, I wish I had the time and money to undertake such a project. That boat is going to be awesome when you are done with it, it's very impressive how you are coming along with it. It does seem to be more of a restoration than a refit to me, but you might as well try to only do it once.

Cheers, and keep up the good work!

 

[Pocahontas]

seeing those pictures makes my fingers itch
I studied wood turning and cabinetmaking back in Germany and I really miss working with Wood, but the Kids are gonna get bigger and eventually I'll get my hands nice and dirty again

 

[CharlieCobra]

I'm leaning heavily on my limited experience in cabinet making for this. That, some good books and a select friendly few over on the WBF. All 8 of my kids are grown and most of them have put time in on the boat.