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#3 The Transom Is Rotten!
One of the major areas of Timber rot was the top section of the Transom, which had been repaired several times over the years and not the best quality. The top section was carefully cut out and removed and a Template was made to cut out a new piece. A large 8ft slab of Mahogany…
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#2 Plank Damage Found
While checking over the condition of the Planking I had noticed the planks above the A Bracket that supports the Shaft was Bowing inwards and some the A Bracket Bolts had sheered on the Keel. This warranted further investigation as some section of the hull planks would need replacing. To access inside the Aft Bulkhead…
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#1 A Bit of Paint Burning and Loads of Sanding!
Some of the first tasks when “Anya” arrived at the Boatyard was to visually inspect the the Boat planking as there were signs of damaged planking and rot. So work began with a hot air Paint stripper gun to burn as much as possible the paint all over the Boat with taking extra precautions on…
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The restoration is on!
Welcome to my first post. I’m working hard to eventually get “Anya” back on the water!