October 7, 2009
The plywood for the old fore deck was in poor condition so I decided to replace the two decks with new 4mm marine ply decks. I used the old decks as templates and used a jigsaw to cut the new decks, finishing them with a sure form.
New forward decks
I re used the deck braces that were still in good condition and I painted the underside of the decks with primer and International undercoat.
under side of decks primed and ready for undercoat.
Next step fitting the decks and mast steps.
October 6, 2009
I used some oak that I had in the shed to make a new section of gunwhale for the bow. This is now glued into place with West system resin.
New gunwale detail
When the resin went off I drilled and screw fixed the gunwales for additional strength
screwing the gunwales
Be careful when buying brass screws, these are scarce now and most of the screws that you see in the hardware stores are yellow metal and will corrode in salt water. I went to a chandler to get proper brass screws, and I never throw out brass fittings or screws!.
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