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...
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...
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The 30 H.P. Yanmar engine, donated by an anonymous veteran, was broken out of its box and placed in position on the engine bearers. [tribulant_slideshow gallery_id="21"] ...
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...
February and March saw more significant progress in the restoration of the Golden Rule. The last of the rib-frame repairs were completed, and shutter plank finally put in place. The hull was whole again! To commemorate the occasion, Leroy Zerlang and Zerlang and Zerlang Marine Services...
January was another exciting month for the Golden Rule Project and its many supporters – and it wasn’t only that there was significant progress on restoration work. On Monday the 30th the Golden Rule received two important visitors. Elliot Adams, Past President and member of of...
Another major milestone – last plank! Starboard sheer strake at the transom (seen protruding upper right). Boat Shed upgraded to keep the weather out. Work to strip fittings and equipment from two vessels acquired for breakup (the Kanwara, a 40 foot sailboat, and a smaller fishing...
July 24, 2011 Gathering of Golden Rule Project workers and friends [tribulant_slideshow gallery_id="26"]...
A visit from some friends and Golden Rule is blessed in song. [tribulant_slideshow gallery_id="27"]...