Monday, November 29, 2004


Another view of the window. The top section is original. It obviously failed at some point, wreaking havoc below. The bottom two-thirds of the window frame are plywood and obviously not original. Recreating this section will be a challenge without detailed working drawings.  Posted by Hello


The missing head bulkhead ran from the counter in the bottom left tothe window frame at the top. I have no idea how it connected to the bottom of the window frame. I really need a photo of a non-destroyed cabin. Posted by Hello

Friday, November 12, 2004

End of the pre-party party

It's been a while since I've posted. The last two months or so have been spent turning the second floor of the garage into a proper workshop. As always, my father-in-law did most of the work.
Now we're on to the boat. First order of business: deciding where to start. I now have copies of the shop drawing and wiring diagram. I'm thinking of starting at the same place I began my house renovation: the bathroom, or as boaters call it, the head. Both the toilet and shower pan are long gone. I'm beginning the hunt for replacements. The other task for this winter is the wiring. I still haven't decided whether or not to replace it all. I've received contradictory advice.
Finally, because I'm going to need to remove the front section of keel next year, I'm going to have to dissassemble even more of the front v-berth in order to pull the deck up and access the keel bolts. So more steps backward before going forward.


The bottom of the bathroom floor. There was originally a pan and drain for the shower right here. It's long gone, unfortunately. I'm looking for a replacement.  Posted by Hello


The wardrobe just inside the v-berth door. Was this originally painted or varnished? I don't know yet, but I theorizing if they used mahogany, they meant it to be seen.  Posted by Hello


The V-berth. I think the original colour was aquamarine, as seen at the bottom of this photo.  Posted by Hello


Wall of parts Posted by Hello


The workshop Posted by Hello