Minggu, 31 Mei 2009

Shaping and positioning the seats. These have a number of alternative positions forward and aft and also need to fit in with the position of the steering foot pedals, (plenty of measuring and trying out, before we finally commit ourselves!)


Some nice shiney new bronze rudder fittings (specially made up for this job) arrive from the very helpful 'Classic Marine'.

A brass stem band (to protect the keel) now fitted and running the entire length of both stems and keel).

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Minggu, 10 Mei 2009

Deck Beams and Carlins complete, watertight (or will be) box surrounding mast step.



And now for some spar making, in best quality Sitka Spruce (and most of it ends up as shavings).



Fitting the sheeve blocks in the top of both masts.

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