Des Kearns
Cariad Project Manager
8th August 2022.
REPORT #20
PROGRESS REPORT #20
Let’s build back better.
8th August 2022.
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MAST BUILDING & SPAR REPAIRS
First primer coat on the new mizzen mast.
BOWSPRIT
STEM
Mike Howett explaining to Far Horizon Capt. Miguel and Engineer Ivan the details of the new stem construction.
NEW STERN POST PROGRESS.
Engineering and woodwork combined.
NEW GARBOARD PLANKS.
13 x 30mm bronze through bolts connect both Garboard planks plus bronze spokes into the American Oak false keel.
Full team, full time
TAKIAN THONG PLANKING IN KILN DRYER
Moisture content reduced to 10-12%.
STEERING & RUDDER REBUILD.
No such thing as a small job on the Cariad rebuild.
Rudder remedial work after the demage from Toredo Worm
Steering gear overhaul.
RE-CAULKING TEAK DECK.
INTERIOR WOODWORK
Getting access to planking bolts. This remedial work is a direct result from leaving the boat in the water for 12 years without dry docking.
Imagine coming to work each morning and being faced with this…
PAINT
Even through the grot the beauty is still there.
VARNISH
STEELWORK
File photos 2007.
Tabs for bronze thru-bolts completed. Ready for Garboard planks.
