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

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.

under side of decks primed and ready for undercoat.

Next step fitting the decks and mast steps.