REPORT #26

PROGRESS REPORT #26.

Join Us On The Journey That Has Lasted Over 100 Years

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Painting commissioned by Tim Hartnoll.

Overview.

  • Waiting on Nickel Alu Bronze bolts before we can complete hull planking.
  • Meanwhile completed sections are being caulked with traditional British Oakum.
  • Modified interior fit-out has commenced in accordance with Paul Spooner’s drawings and Tim’s requirements.
  • Forward section bulkheads being fitted and cabinet work for relocated main electric distribution panel.
  • Bulwarks painting and deck varnish work is on-going.
  • Final new spars are waiting on next week’s Douglas Fir container.
  • Main and mizzen spreaders are complete.
  • Rebuilt rudder will be installed early next week.
  • Carpenters working on starboard side guest cabin adjacent to engine room.
  • New Kohler 20.5 Kva Genset sourced. Currently being shipped from Singapore to our Bonded Warehouse.
  • First wire shipment and Watermaker in transit from Phuket to PSS shipyard.

Final agreed master cabin layout.

MAST/SPAR BUILDING.

Finished spreaders test fit.

Strengthened chainplates to accommodate a shackle tight fit.

Last soldier left standing. Electric panel is being moved forward to make way for additional guest cabin.

Test pattern for anchor pipes fall line.

WAITING ON OUR NEW 20.5 KVA GENSET TO ARRIVE. THEN GARDNER/GENSET/FUEL TANKS WILL BE INSTALLED.

Our little beauty rearing to go.

We finally nailed the injector pump problem.

Starboard side planking complete.

Torquing bronze planking bolts.

CAULKING WITH STOCKHOLM TAR / OAKUM.

Keel bolts all checked and/or replaced as required. Next will be lead ballast. Then fuel tanks.

Des Kearns

Cariad Project Manager

12th  November 2022.