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"Margaret"
was then transported to have both of her rebuilt engines reinstalled.
Putty was used on the fastener holes below the waterline. The bilges
were cleaned, sealed and painted prior to engine installation - the
balance would be done later.
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Upon
her return we stripped and faired the hull topsides, and removed her
decks.
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Some
deck beams were replaced and wooden "wedges" were epoxy
glued into the fastener holes of the remaining original deck beams.
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The
new decks were built, the undersides properly sealed, then permanently
installed onto the vessel.
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The
decks are sanded, stained and varnished with 3 coats prior to caulking
the deck seams.
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8
rolls of masking tape were used to prepare the decks for seam compound.
The 2 aft engine hatches were installed so the aft deck seams could
be properly lined up. (Original deck seams were terrible.)
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The
windshield was repaired and mounted with new curved lexan. The hull
and decks then received their final coats of varnish.
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Floorboards
were recovered and installed with new lift rings. The interior was
revarnished as necessary, then installed into the vessel.
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"Margaret"
and the registration numbers were hand painted on the hull (in 2 colours
to match the upholstery) prior to application of the final varnish
coat.
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With her
hardware all remounted and thoroughly cleaned throughout, this beautiful
27' Shepherd Express Cruiser awaits transportation to the marina for
her spring launch. You might see her at the Clayton Antique and Classic
Boat Show in early August 2002.
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