Almost done with sanding the outside of the boat and working hard on the inside. Sara has taken charge on the front mast area, removing the last bits of paint and sanding the surface smooth for new paint. Justin can be seen inside the cabin sanding one of the sections, which we hope to have done next week and ready to caulk and repair the damaged wood sections. The outside sections around the windows in the cabin are also done with sanding and is looking great. Our community volunteer, Dan, can be seen inside the cabin inspecting the hull and the drop down keel that has a hole in it. This is a big project insuring the flotation of our vessel and without Dans' expertise we would sink during this project.
In this picture, you can clearly see the hole which Dan is inspecting, this is due to the water damage the boat received previously and caused water to rot away the structural members supporting the keel and keeping the water on the correct side of the boat.
Chris, Corin and Matt, another supportive community volunteer, work to finish up the template for the new cabin rear wall, which will support the cabin roof as well as provide a protective buffer between the seating area and the cabin.
We wanted to showcase another of Andrews creative drawings during his down time around the boat. We have taken on sailing jargon and are starting to name everyone in our crew accordingly. This first drawing portrays A sea captain, much like our leadership around the shipyard.
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