All work and no play makes Jack a dull boy, will never be said of me. As some know, I am restoring a a 91 year old small ship named La Creole. I...
I have three wooden vessels to maintain, and enjoy. The one most important aspect of my maintenance program, is protection. Here in San Francisco...
Andy, I believe there is another there is another thread about using legs to create a stable tripod. My Colin Archer has such Careening Legs and...
I found some nice rot under the port carlin. I was expecting it. Also as the carlin is angle iron, there is a great deal of rust on the lower leg....
Actually, I try to get them to afford me:p on topic, caring for a boat is like caring for a child, neglect can lead to bigger problems down the...
I do know she started out as a working cutter and not a yacht. The sticks are only 10 years old and the main mast step has the original iron boot...
I remember a hunter brought his friend in to the emergency ward. He said that He accidentally shot his friend. The doctors all agreed that the man...
Actually it is a biodegradable now.... environmentalists are just in a hurry!
Please! I didn't mean to sound off putting at all. I was just sharing what I know. You have a very impressive history, and it is a pleasure and...
The roofing felt is a good idea for a substrate between the frame and planking. I was thinking of nylon re-enforced pvc sheet cut to strips (like...
More on La Creole Here is a shot of her interior as of today. The frames most decayed were those which supported the chain plates that are set...
We have two sloop, a ketch, 3 tenders. The wife can't say no to a cute wood boat. Of course she helps with the care.... willingly She would...
Hi, Actually "they" do make a silly bronze screw with a Philips head. They are about $3 per here on the west coast. At least at the chandlers...
