Antique
and Classic Wooden Boat
Restoration, Repair, Refinishing, Building and Sales
| "CHIMAERA" STAGE 2: Completing The Project |
 The view of the hull interior after final varnishing, but before the decks were built and installed was most impressive to all at the Toronto Boat Show. |
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 After the boat show "CHIMAERA" returned to our shop for the balance of the project. Here, the deck beams, king plank and carlins are shown being constructed and installed. |
 One layer of premium marine plywood and a final outer layer of solid teak planking was sealed and permanently installed over the deck framework. |
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 The cuddy cabin was constructed in a similar fashion, with mahogany being used for the outer layer. |
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 The balance of the vessel was then faired, sanded and protected with 7 coats of Epifanes varnish. The decks were sanded and oiled with 3 coats of Cetol. |
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 A view of the beautifully sculptured laminated mahogany winch blocks which are fastened through each of the coamings. |
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 "CHIMAERA" coming out of our shop. Her bottom has been painted and she is ready to be transported on our trailer to the marina for launch. |
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 "CHIMAERA" launched and rigged up. With stunning beauty she stands alone at the 1994 Toronto In-Water Boat Show. |
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 "CHIMAERA" serenely sitting at her protected dock at the Port of Newcastle Marina, Ontario. The two Folkboats in the background were restored in our shop some years earlier. |
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| Looking aft in the cockpit shows the running rigging appearing on the traveller bridge for ease of control for either the crew or the skipper. The traveller bridge also houses a built-in gimballed compass.
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| View of the cockpit showing
the traveller bridge, beautifully sculpted coamings, laminated tiller etc. |
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| "CHIMAERA" plying the
waters of Lake Ontario. She has been outfitted with new Hood classic cloth sails
which are modern dacron but resemble a traditional cotton sail. She has proven
to be a very competitive yacht with sea-kindly manners, even in adverse weather.
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| Subtle Elegance in Wood! |
