Finishing the hull, 2012
Looking at the depleted woodpile in May 2012, the remaining planks were checked against the shift of butts plan to provide a final list of what we’ll need to complete the hull.
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Auxiliary power
‘Cachalot’ was originally built as a yacht and didn’t have any auxiliary power until the 1930s. The engine, undamaged by the sinking, was restored and refitted.
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Replacing the stem and stern, 2009
By April, 2009 it was becoming apparent that the stem was not up to scratch and, after much discussion, it was removed.
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New wood going in, 2008!
New Year 2008 found Paul working on the counter to replace the archboard, deck beams and frames. More new wood to replace the rot certainly began to raise our spirits.
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A tent, a workshop and up with the deck!
In August 2007 we were told by Richard, owner of the Tidemill YH, that ‘Cachalot’ would be moved to the far end (aka ‘graveyard’) of the Marina.
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Assessing the scope of the project, 2007
By April 2007 it became clear that the problems extended far beyond the counter.
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