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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.

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.

The cuddy cabin was constructed in a similar fashion, with mahogany being used for the outer layer.

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.

A view of the beautifully sculptured laminated mahogany winch blocks which are fastened through each of the coamings.

"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.

"CHIMAERA" launched and rigged up. With stunning beauty she stands alone at the 1994 Toronto In-Water Boat Show.

A close up of her finished aft deck!

And another of her lovely bow.

"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.

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.

View of the cockpit showing the traveller bridge, beautifully sculpted coamings, laminated tiller etc.

Looking down on her port side amidships.

The undersides of the cabintop.

"CHIMAERA" plying the waters of Lake Ontario. She has been outfitted with new Hood Classic Cloth sails.

"Chimaera" and crew preparing to race.

Rounding the buoy!
"Chimaera" performs best in medium to heavy winds.

She has proven to be a very competitive yacht with sea-kindly manners, even in adverse weather.

Close-hauled with her decks awash, she's a beautiful sight from a nearby vessel.

Sailing home after another successful race.

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a Woodwind Yacht !