Previously:
PART 18: A NEW TILLER
Here are some progress photos of the project to date:
Stern rail repair:
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Trying to jack out bent pushpit. |
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Damaged section removed. |
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Bending new section for repair.
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Sleeved joint. |
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New section fitted ... |
![](https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi2PH4DgLUt00WfiEf_DrviZCpD1gF44mkYqb21upFzb8BaLc2Dl42t7eNFPG02f3ZGuXKRmJ_eBncjGy9Bx4mJ55zGQ-8PjpLlIcQ0u9y1E-NXA7IA64n-EJg_ir9RGDaaYHx82tiU7KA/s400/P1030887.JPG) |
... and professionally welded. |
Work on the dodger (spray hood) has started. Sunbrella material and stainless pipe and fittings have been ordered.
![](https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgSfkBZre3W89Wt7dq7g8-YaAjRqEfYZ0K1wgT96sgSrDuNKrf2NpS7L8FnVxVvOVHU54tg_BKPeMEO7yGzcb3osS_oZf_bULPYROSk_CKhvOENAZZKSPKVpC6O-ye_1hU0u1vwxn-q3LI/s400/P1030905.JPG) |
Frame pattern bent up from 3/4" EMT
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Craft paper cover taped on. |
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Front view, with windows sketched in.
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Paint work on the decks and cockpit was divided into four sections:
- cockpit
- main cabin top
- port side decks and cabin side
- starboard side decks and cabin side
Each section was masked off separately, painted with three coats of System Three WR-LPU water-born paint, then covered over to protect from over-spray from the next area.
Although a lot of extra masking was done, it was easier to keep a "wet edge" when painting, and kept over-spray off areas already painted. It also helped to avoid stepping in the wet paint!
![](https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEigWb4l0X78fj2hUUzxtMzsPeiDalQslF-uHQyEp9cd1tARPXCLB2MCnUd8bCXJjFNEQ87xIlK7KMWNoMPpObEkLB7GUA8o8ENEOywjV8fYoMU6BnUHgyE1gIAi0ZwAVuIjVMn5Ah4gbuA/s400/P1030937.JPG) |
Port side painted. |
![](https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj6ubSeZp6KWoU2BwxesamGx4Jv72FBhSrv7TNxFDCpLhfkyPvAU5-v0hU-dylxMGG5yZgqwKwMBC47cE25Nu7LAwUeJwc17DRm2mHBM98mLC7A9rZkwlr1Go9Ajb0R_I5BN6o_IfXUWHU/s400/P1030940.JPG) |
Port side of decks done. |
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New paint on smooth areas. |
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Non-skid masking. |
![](https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgFOZSSs4wuxrM4KeFHOKXu2UhpMVDeAh_vz4uX_d3slnoU1XnLALwsgXtyiYszlvIhqLJ1W9RuMwNtmb9ncWdtMaWuuuGnOQwMdgtT_Fag5QGwJc8fSDycaY956eIx4n8bfHJUF52FG1Y/s400/P1030944.JPG) |
Non-skid painted a contrasting colour. |
Next comes bolting on all the hardware that was cleaned up and re-built over the winter. It's a joy to see her start looking like a boat again, as the basement slowly empties of all the boat pieces.
Next:
PART 20: LAUNCH DAY
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