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Deck nearly complete

martinnott@mac.com (Martin Nott) — Mon, 04 Jan 2021 14:28:28 GMT

Most of the ply sub-deck is now glued and screwed in place

I wanted to get as much of the forward interior ready before the deck went on. Its a very small space for varnishing...

Hull veneers

martinnott@mac.com (Martin Nott) — Sun, 07 Jun 2020 13:58:57 GMT

The first veneers are in place..

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...

Deck going on...

martinnott@mac.com (Martin Nott) — Sun, 07 Jun 2020 13:44:48 GMT

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.

Working from home...

martinnott@mac.com (Martin Nott) — Sun, 26 Apr 2020 12:30:37 GMT

At the moment I am working from home and just checking the workshop once a week

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...

Samson Post

martinnott@mac.com (Martin Nott) — Sun, 15 Mar 2020 15:26:24 GMT

The new oak Samson Post has been fitted

Made from solid oak, the new Samson Post sits in a mortice in the apron and will be bolted to the deck beam.

Bronze bling

martinnott@mac.com (Martin Nott) — Sun, 15 Mar 2020 15:22:58 GMT

Merry Maid tiller block and nut

Some of the bronze has come back from the foundry, had a first go at polishing the tiller block and nut...