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VESSEL: 1947 - 25' Folkboat Sloop "TJOCKIS" OWNER: Klaas Tebbens, Ontario, Canada
The project continues .......... |
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VESSEL: 1947 - 25' Folkboat Sloop "TJOCKIS" OWNER: Klaas Tebbens, Ontario, Canada
The project continues .......... |
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The engine
is lifted by overhead chainfall into position in the bilge. Two floortimbres
are removed and the new keelbolts are shortened and rethreaded to
accommodate the engine.
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The sculpted
engine beds are built and permanently fastened to the floortimbres
out of the vessel, then installed as a complete unit. Rubber inserts
are built into the engine beds for vibration reducing engine mounts.
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The bilge
is then scraped, sanded, sealed and painted prior to engine and engine
bed installation. The hole drilled into the floortimbre is for the
engine shaft.
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We have
been successfully able to install the engine low in the bilge enabling
the cockpit sole to remain deep.
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Now we have
removed the entire decks and superstructure. This picture shows the
new aft deck beams and king plank have been made, sealed and installed.
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The new
decks are built from mahogany marine plywood, then the undersides
are sealed, primed and painted before final installation.
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A small
bead of caulking is applied to all deck beams and knees prior to final
deck installation to prevent "squeeks n' leaks"!
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The new
decks are sanded, then 4 coats of epoxy along with 1 layer of cloth
are applied to the exterior for durability and longevity.
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The hull
has been restored, sanded, and is now receiving its first coat of
thinned sealer. The ballast keel has been ground to bare metal and
rust protected.
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The hull
topsides have been sanded and are now receiving their first coat of
grey primer.
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This view
shows the beginnings of the new "V" berth. When completed
it will be removed and varnished prior to final installation.
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The forward
hull is then scraped, sanded, sealed and painted prior to "V"
berth installation.
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This picture
shows the beginnings of the new tongue and groove main bulkheads and
the port plywood galley bulkhead.
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On one of
his visits to our shop, Mr. Tebbens is captured here with a broad
smile as he admires our progress and workmanship.
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