XVI. Repairs Below the Waterline
This is what we are starting with. Luckily not much rot, some plywood seam separation & large sections of missing fiberglass. There are different types of repairs. We are set up with enough marine plywood to re-cover but that is not necessary. Half of the lower hull has been stripped of fiberglass, we’ll: fair recover with 2 layers of 6oz fiberglass mat saturate with epoxy resin peel-ply Final fairing Paint The other half will get seams patched with epoxy “glue” then covered
Nov 16, 20251 min read
XV. Roll, Roll, Roll Your Boat
We start by flipping the boat to improve access. A quick inspection reveals some minor rot, a couple of dings to patch and a lot of missing fiberglass. Building a double gantry to Lift boat onto trailer for less stress on us. Checked a number of DIY implementations - basic design was single gantry, big feet & centered chain fall on oversized beam. I was looking for a design with four lift points rather than one. Finally, made my own design. Key points were retractable casters
Nov 2, 20251 min read
XIV. Outboard
Conducted initial assessment of Evinrude Lark. The good news is that there is compression (only 30-50 lbs) - the bad news probably going to need work on ignition & carburetor. Status unknown for fuel pump, starter & transmission. After some discussion with Gregorie, the mobile mechanic, we arrived at the following options: Traditional restoration of actual motor - acquire parts, as needed, DIY Traditional restoration of actual motor - job out entire project Give up on this mo
Oct 23, 20251 min read
PHASE TWO - Operational
Phase One was to provide a respectable entry to the 2025 Georgetown Wooden Boat Show. Phase Two to include (in no particular order): Trailer upgrade chains replace tires register Below waterline flip boat patch with epoxy fiberglass paint flip back Outboard (Lark) get running controls Register Boat bilge pump safety gear register Seats (Phase Three?) Windshield (Phase Three?)
Oct 21, 20251 min read
XIII. Georgetown Wooden Boat Show 2025
Ready to travel At show On local TV
Oct 16, 20251 min read
XII. Custom Floor
Here’s a step by step procedure to construct removable flooring panels 1) fabricate and install framing “sisters” to both support the flooring & add structure to existing frames, AKA thwarts. 2) fabricate and install fixed centerline board, AKA stringer, painted trim blue (changed to varnished mahogany) flush with flooring. 3) for each panel. Prep flooring boards with denatured alcohol. 4) line panel edges in boat with parchment paper to maintain portability. 5) build panel f
Aug 28, 20251 min read
XI. Lower Hull Exterior
Hull was originally fiberglassed to the waterline. Unfortunately, this eventually broke down. A previous owner removed some of the...
Aug 17, 20251 min read
