INTERNAL
SUPPORTS TO SIDEDECKS
Supports are put in so the crew can still use the
sidedecks. |
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STEM
SCARF
In addition to the top section of the stem that
had to be replaced there was a smaller scarf just
above the ballast. |
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LAMINATING
STEM
The top section of the stem gets replaced with laminated
oak. |
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STEM
INSTALLATION
The new section of the stem gets installed. |
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FIBERGLASS
KEEL TUBE
The old holed where the keel bolts pass through
the oak keel are drilled out to fresh wood and fiberglass
tubes are put in to secure the area. |
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INTERIOR
A busy day as the crew works on keel bolts, floors
and frames. |
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STARBOARD
HULL FRAMES
New oak laminated frames are installed. |
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INTERIOR
FROM DECK
The boat was gutted to allow access to everything. |
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NEW
IRON FLOOR
The 1st of the 23 new iron floors is on site for
fitting, final welding, epoxy coating and installation. |
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STEM
IN PLACE
The new section of the stem after installation. |
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SLIDING
IN FRAME
The oak frames are slid in from deck level, glued
with 3M 5200 and brass riveted together. |
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FRAME
INTO NOTCH
The bottom of the new frames are slid into notches
in the keel and fastened with bronze screws. |
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REMOVING
THE TIRED WESTERBEKE
The Westerbeke 50 is removed, we have chosen to
install a new Caterpiller 3054B 86hp power plant. |
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