Friday, May 8, 2009
Tuesday, May 5, 2009
Getting on with things
We are fully into our spring work. Painting anything that is still.
I have just returned from holidays to find the shop buzzing with activity. Several haul-outs and many projects crossed off the list.
In the shop now is a lovely boat re-built at the Cannon & Benjamen yard. They did a beautiful job to this little Alden knockabout. W are giving it the yearly service and a new paint job. Because this boat was shipped across the country we were looking for signs of damage due to being on the trailer. Good craftsmanship proves well as we could find nothing wrong with her. She is a nice addition to our collection of boats.
Merva is now sitting in the water in front of the shop. All the electrical and motor work is done. We are working on the little details of the interior. Our upholstery should be ready soon. I'm looking forward to showing her off at the shows this summer and fall.
Balandra is coming in to her final push. We will be launching her on June 14 2009. This marking er 64th anniversary of her original launch. Shendra ( owner ) is here this week to give a hand. She arrived on time and as usual with cookies for all and a great deal of enthusiasm. I'm looking forward to the progress this week.
MV Reliance a 42f motor boat is on the dock getting repaired,,,,,,we found termites!!!
Monday, April 13, 2009
Merva Launch
On April 10th we launched Merva at 7:30am. All went smooth, leaks were at a gallon every 2 hour, then stopping completely by the end of the day. That's how it should be. Now that Merva is at the dock we can finish off all the details. The boat is in almost operational mode. More varnish and paint. A few wires hooked up and we will be away to the shows. Looking forward to cruising back in time with this lovely machine.
Balandra is next to be launched. We have her completion date for JUNE 13th. exactly 65 years after her origunal launch. Looking forward to that. It will be a fitting re-birth for her.
Balandra is next to be launched. We have her completion date for JUNE 13th. exactly 65 years after her origunal launch. Looking forward to that. It will be a fitting re-birth for her.
Friday, March 20, 2009
Wednesday, March 18, 2009
We have two weeks to go until launch, 90% done 90% to go.
There is not a piece of this boat we have not touched during this project. We have made this boat the very best of both worlds. It was important to us to have the esthetics's of the boat as original as possible while having all of the modern conveniences of a new boat. I'd compare it to installing disk brakes on a classic car. While all the other cars on the road have incredible stopping capabilities the classic car is rear ending all the others. I don't know if that a worthy analogy but it's what came to mind. The list of mod-cons are new wiring, bilge pumps, lighting, engine, tanks hot and cold water system, radiant heat through out the boat and the engine, there are many more things on the list.
I'm really looking forward to the launch. I think we will make a big at do about it. Merva has been in the shop since Christmas.
Here is Theresa doing the final fill for the paint job
this is a sample of the exterior joinery, forward chain locker hatch.
More faring on the hull.
There is not a piece of this boat we have not touched during this project. We have made this boat the very best of both worlds. It was important to us to have the esthetics's of the boat as original as possible while having all of the modern conveniences of a new boat. I'd compare it to installing disk brakes on a classic car. While all the other cars on the road have incredible stopping capabilities the classic car is rear ending all the others. I don't know if that a worthy analogy but it's what came to mind. The list of mod-cons are new wiring, bilge pumps, lighting, engine, tanks hot and cold water system, radiant heat through out the boat and the engine, there are many more things on the list.
I'm really looking forward to the launch. I think we will make a big at do about it. Merva has been in the shop since Christmas.
Here is Theresa doing the final fill for the paint job
this is a sample of the exterior joinery, forward chain locker hatch.
More faring on the hull.
Wednesday, February 18, 2009
Mid-week
There are two types of progress - one that is obvious and one that exists behind the scenes. Weeks of paint preparations seem to disappear when the final coat of paint is applied. Seems like magic.
Erin is seen here in this picture dusting off. She has been in the forward accommodations on Merva for a while now. As you can see she really gets into her work.
Erin is seen doing the final details in preparation for paint.
Here is Theresa after sanding massive amounts of white paint. Way to go Theresa!
Balandra has been getting some attention - new house sides and canvas on top. She is looking really smart. The rigging has arrived from Yachtech. There is nothing like fresh stainless steel wire and turnbuckles. We have uncovered all the bronze hardware that was painted over. We are pleased to be a part of uncovering her beauty. I can't wait to see her back in the water and sailing in Brentwood Bay, if there is any wind!
Erin is seen here in this picture dusting off. She has been in the forward accommodations on Merva for a while now. As you can see she really gets into her work.
Erin is seen doing the final details in preparation for paint.
Here is Theresa after sanding massive amounts of white paint. Way to go Theresa!
Balandra has been getting some attention - new house sides and canvas on top. She is looking really smart. The rigging has arrived from Yachtech. There is nothing like fresh stainless steel wire and turnbuckles. We have uncovered all the bronze hardware that was painted over. We are pleased to be a part of uncovering her beauty. I can't wait to see her back in the water and sailing in Brentwood Bay, if there is any wind!
Tuesday, February 10, 2009
Merva
Merva's side decks getting re-fastened and plugged
Forward accommodations or Erin's cave
This is the deck head that Theresa has been working on. It would have saved alot of time if we could have flipped the boat over.
We are pealing back the years on Merva. Every layer of paint on the interior represents a lifetime. If only the paint could talk. Stripping paint has become the bulk of the work.
The decks are getting new plugs, seams and fasteners. The trim is going back on and the bronze is getting polished. The engine is on it's way, the electrical is getting planned and Donell is hanging out at the bronze foundry. You could say we are in the thick of it now. I'm starting to imagine her on the water. She is going to look fabulous.
Forward accommodations or Erin's cave
This is the deck head that Theresa has been working on. It would have saved alot of time if we could have flipped the boat over.
We are pealing back the years on Merva. Every layer of paint on the interior represents a lifetime. If only the paint could talk. Stripping paint has become the bulk of the work.
The decks are getting new plugs, seams and fasteners. The trim is going back on and the bronze is getting polished. The engine is on it's way, the electrical is getting planned and Donell is hanging out at the bronze foundry. You could say we are in the thick of it now. I'm starting to imagine her on the water. She is going to look fabulous.
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