End of season 2012

Despite the beautiful warm and dry summer we experienced this year, the night time temperatures have dipped below 10 C, halting the paint process.

Thankfully all bare steel has been covered and is protected for the winter :)

We await an early spring!

... it's a long time to wait but the energy required to heat the hangar is just an irresponsable waste lol. 

Material purchasing will progress through the winter and assist in speedy progress once natural heat returns to our side of the planet!

Now to ponder a winter hobby...

Paint Day 9

Here we started the first of the top coat paint for above the water line!

Bristol Beige is the color...

Paul's boat was out of the shop for sandblasting so I was able to take a great picture :)

Very shiny paint! 2 more coats should do it, will resume tomorrow!

Paint Day 8

Gallons # 11 and 12... more epoxy primer.

The skirt to protect the bottom side.

Back to a white coat... 

Finally ready for the first top coat!

Paint Day 7

Today marked the day Tattersail received a water line, returning after almost 15 years!

First we removed the stainless rudder, to be primed and painted.

Then, on went gallons # 9 and 10.

Water line unveiled!

Lazer sharp ;)

Here is a look at the original:

Worksite re-arrangement...

Today some sanding got done... 

but mostly making it possible to lay to rest Tattersails new friend! 

Paul's new project, a Georgia 23, made in Owen Sound, Ontario.

Tattersail moved back so the nose is now inside the building, was also made perfectly level so the water line can be taped up using the lazer level.

Paint Day 6

My daily painting record so far...

1/2 of gallon # 6 to finish up the inside!

Second coat on the top...

Second coat below! Gallons # 7 and 8.

Paint Day 5

Gallon #5

Paint Dat 4

Inside, Gallon #4

Paint Day 2

The epoxy primer painting continues... blue stuff is an epoxy filler.

Paint Day 3

Top deck, first primer coat.

Primer Gallon #3 completed.

The first of many gallons of paint...

Quality check ;) Gallon #1

The Plans: Voilier Cobalt 9,9m

Voilier Cobalt 9,9m:

3D model by marcjbeau

Naval architect: S. Langevin

Grit Blasting

Taking just over 11 hours, Tattersail received a full grit blasting treatment!

Two skids of sand, 150 psi continuous diesel air pump.

His suit is supplied with filtered air!

Rebirth from the cloud of dust... the wind was in our favor, coming in from behind me it blew everything out the front!

End results: Sandblasting was worth it!

It all starts at the keel...

Today was an exciting day as I was preparing for the sandblasting!

Cleaning up the keel, a new cover will be made of stainless steel.

Some welding... 

And grinding...

Now for a nights rest before the big day!

ZZzzZzzzZZzzz

Off topic... our first boat!

This one was what you would call an abandon shipwreck...  It is now fully updated and functional for weekend cruising. It remains nameless....

• Made by Diller Schwill.. 1980's
• LOA 16' 
• Beam 6'
• Draft 2'
• Led keel
• Total mass 300Kg
• Headroom 3' 
• Sleeps 2 
• 6hp Evenrude yachtwin outboard
• Navigation and cabin lights
• 12v system with solar charger
• Cedar floor in cockpit area
• Depth sounder and fish finder

Hawkesbury Confederation Park

Great boat :) Spiffing up this one was the inspiration for the next one!

Stripped.

Old mushroom vents have since been removed... 

Ready waiting for a bit more welding, sandblasting and paint.

Tech Details...

Tech Details...

Plans by Sylvestre A. Langevin, France
Model: Cobalt 32
Year Built: 1975
Construction: Steel
LOA: 32'
Beam: 10'
Draft: 1.6 Meters (5' 2")
Mast: 38' Stainless
Displacement: 4800 Liters
Ballast: 300 Liters of lead
Motor: Diesel Yanmar 2QM15 (15hp)
Fuel: 200 Liters


Gross Weight: unsure...  under 10 000 lbs? (well know when finished...)

Before first launch in late 1970's.

Where it all starts...

Live-in Sailboat: The Refit

Spring 2012... Steven and I decide to buy a bare steel hull and put together a vessel that could be used for world cruising. This is the blog of the refit!

Video 

Haulling it out from the mans back yard. It had been there for over 20 years... 

Thats a tractor pulling a FORD Super Duty 450 Diesel... the grass was too wet for the truck!

Berth and boat bound to the trailer = Shipped... haha