REPORT #11

CARIAD PROGRESS REPORT #11

HIGH GEAR….

WEEK #17 SINCE ARRIVING AT PSS SHIPYARD.

31st May 2022.

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Team compliment now at full strength of 27 people. A lean team but we want to keep the numbers down.

 

We have stopped dismantling and are rebuilding with all phases progressing simultaneously, except we cannot start re-installing the interior, inclusive tanks and plumbing, until the planking is completed. We need access to bolts.

 

Engineering, varnish and woodwork progressing well off the boat in preparation for a quick install later.

STEM REPLACEMENT.

3” and 4” laminations of Takian Thong timber.

Shaping the stem

3rd lamination going up.

Final 4th lamination of tapered stem.

STEELWORK.

Before.

After sand blast and 4 Coats Jotun Jotamastic 87 primer.

ANCHOR WINCH.

Anchor winch being serviced.

GARDNER ENGINE.

Compression test.

Injector pump ready to send away for computer adjustment.

Genset completed and ready for service.

VARNISH

8 coats Epifannes varnish.

First few coats od Dutch Epifannes varnish.

Des Kearns

Cariad Project Manager

31st May 2022