Chuck DeWitt submitted these photos showing recent progress! Coach roof is now in place and hull thus totally enclosed — another major milestone! Posted 10 April 2013. [tribulant_slideshow gallery_id="15"]...
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,...
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...
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...