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And so the project begins .......... |
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She arrives
at Woodwind Yachts in a sad state. The bottom had been fiberglassed
to help keep her afloat the past few years.
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This picture
shows the remainder of the old wiring and peeling varnish everywhere.
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By applying
heat, the old fiberglass is carefully removed from the bottom planking,
which, for the most part, is still in very good condition.
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The fiberglass,
garboard planks and keels have all been carefully removed. Fiberglass
still covers the original transom.
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After removal
of the interior and the decks, the vessel is taken outside for the
stripping of the interior varnish.
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New ribs
are being steam-bent into the vessel. The hull interior and the backs
of all new ribs are sanded and sealed with 3 coats of thinned varnish
prior to rib installation.
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The new
ribs, garboard planks and inner keel have all been installed, and
the interior of the vessel now has 6 coats of varnish.
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The bottom
has been properly sealed and primed, and the outer keels have just
been installed.
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The bottom
has now been painted as she was originally. The hull topsides and
transom will receive varnish upside down.
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Hull varnish
is complete and the decals have been mounted beneath the final coat
of varnish. Now the deck beams and dashboards are installed.
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The new
decks have been installed and varnished. Here the new forward oak
coaming has been steam-bent and clamped into position.
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With all
her re-chromed hardware and restored engine installed, she sits gleaming
awaiting pick-up form Woodwind Yachts.
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In the water again, at her cottage home. The new 2 piece windshield greatly enhances her overall appearance. Nice "CANADIAN" eh! |