Today Patrick pealed back the rest of the canvas off the decks. Below was cedar that has not seen the light for many years. This is the point where we usually see what kind of work is before us. So far no signs of serious decay. the paint on the deck was about as thick as the canvas. The mass filled two garbage cans. Next Patrick will remove the hardware and rails then we will smooth the decks and re-apply the new decks cover. We will likely recover in canvas as this suits the boat.
I spoke with Shendra Hanney the owner of Balandra today. Unfortunately she could not make it for the momentous haulout as she is snowed in and having to deal with frozen pipes. My hat goes off to her for being so self sufficient. Looking forward to seeing her in the New year when we can all look over Balandra and discuss the details of her return to original state.