Des Kearns
Cariad Project Manager
8th July 2022
REPORT #16
THE BEAUTY SHINES THROUGH THE GROT
DAY #160 - REPORT #16.
4th July 2022.
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For the Thai Cariad Team this is a job unfinished. With renewed vigour and spirit, we are now running full steam ahead, looking forward to seeing Cariad spread her wings once again.
STERN KNEE, STERN POST & ASSOCIATED STEELWORK.
Template for new Stern Post.
An example of rare, old and dry Takian Thong, sourced from a timber mill in Supam, south of Bangkok.
Beautiful back-sawn growth rings.
Stern knee.
Stern Knee repairs.
Stern knee locking point.
First section glued in place and locking the stern knee.
Locked in place.
Complete renewal of deteriorated steel work previously inaccessible during last refit.
4 coats of Jotun Jotamastic 87 Epoxy Primer on new steel work.
SPARS
Fittings trial fit
Trial fit
Trial fit
Trial fit outer end of new bowsprit.
New Mizzen Mast.
Refurbishing mast fittings.
PAINT
Should we repaint, or just give the topsides a quick polish??
Genset final paint.
This photo shows the knock-on effect of leaving a timber hull in the water for 12 years. To remove damaged planking bolts and repair steelwork it was necessary to virtually strip out the interior.
Refurbished frames and floors.
VARNISH
WOODWORK REPAIRS
Examining the teak deck prior to recaulking.
