15 May

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More progress, but slow — with finances sagging uncomfortably low. Photos compliments of Chuck DeWitt with one (far left) by Fredy Champagne. Main feature here is the transom trim and shipwright Brecken (a.k.a. “Dutch”) in a triumphant mood. Posted 29 May 2013. [tribulant_slideshow gallery_id="14"]...

15 Mar

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These photos, taken on March 8th by Peter Aronson, show the coach roof taking shape. Molds are in place to form the cabin roof beams. The companionway cutout is apparent in the after bulkhead in two photos. Restoration coordinator, Chuck DeWitt in far left photo,...

15 Jan

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Cockpit/footwell and aft deck finally begin to take final shape. Master shipwright, David Peterson, turns his hand to cutting and fitting cabin sole and deck panels. The other photos show the progress with deck and cabin sole panels temporarily put in place. In the third and...

15 Nov

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Progress has been steady during November. The white base coat above the waterline has been applied. Below photos taken on December 4th, showing Shipwright “Brecken,” assisted by Mike Gonzales, at work on deck beams and footwell. The fuel tank is being fabricated of stainless steel...

15 Oct

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Trailboards refurbished. Deck beams, cockpit, and footwell, continuing to take shape. Shipwright, Breckin Van Veldhuizen (a.k.a. “Dutch,” in blue, black, and white plaid shirt); volunteers A. J. “Skip” Oliver (with trailboards and sanding hull), and Mike Gonzales, who built the steam box used to bend deck...

15 Jun

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Among other things, the Golden Rule Project finally recovered much of the original gear from the previous owner. This included shaft and propeller, rigging, and too many other items to mention. The interior of the hull was finally cleaned up, sanded, and painted. A brand...