Deck going on...
Martin Nott • June 7, 2020
The first sections of deck are now on...
The first of the marine ply sub deck ahead of the cockpit is now glued and screwed to the deck beams and sheer planks. Strips of Douglas Fir will be glued on top later in the correct period pattern.
I wanted to get as much of the forward interior ready before the deck went on. Its a very small space for varnishing...
The hull will be covered in two layers of 1.5 mm khaya mahogany veneers, giving the original hull planking a lot more strength. The diagonals at the bow are the first to go on as a trial run...
Normal service will be resumed as soon as possibly, but till then, here is some mega bling, Merry Maid bronze tiller, supper heavy but should look very cool...
Made from solid oak, the new Samson Post sits in a mortice in the apron and will be bolted to the deck beam.
Some of the bronze has come back from the foundry, had a first go at polishing the tiller block and nut...
