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The old Hartley hull circa 1960 appears to have been well built, possibly for hire work, but then had a mixture of owners who had various views on how to maintain a boat. (early May)
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Some of the hull had a polyester glass covering but this had been applied over over paint... With the keel it is designed for slow puttering around. Probably with a 10 x 6 of 9 x 8 prop. |
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So the glass had to come off, the hull get sanded and the ply epoxied with Bote Cote. |
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Anyone want some second hand fibre glass? This pile will find its way into a skip in a few months |
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In the garage where the weather is dry and warm, four coats of a tough, hard wearing and scrubable enamel was applied to deal with the lake scum. |
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In the meantime all the extra bits were started on. Such as wheel, mast, rudder, hinges, etc. |
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And we scored a marinised Ford 10 motor in apparently reasonable condition although the starter motor was a little tired. (18 May)
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First job is to strip the engine, clean and paint it. Progressively it will be pulled apart and verified that all parts are working. The gearbox is an old Claemarine which was good news. |
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There ids a question in boat building type work that asks, "How many clamps do you need to build a boat?" Answer, "More than you have...!" |
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The engine was painted and it actually ran when we hooked it up although compression is a little low on one cylinder. |
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The thrust line and engine configuration
were profiled and modifications made to the frames. |
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And a little bit of rot was removed and part of a frame replaced. |
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Drying the ply under the fibreglass
that has been removed. |
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Then we had to get it on the trailer via a hoist. |
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And superstructure construction begins |
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And the roof is added |
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Or at least some of it. |
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and 48 hours later. (June 1)
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And the upper curves give more support to the roof. This will be added to with hand rails. |
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Inside before the berths and helm are fitted though the cable is there. How come all these shots are being taken after the sun has set....? |
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And because the sump plug was in the wrong spot the sump was removed to add in another extraction point for the oil. |
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About time I included a shot of me. In this case, through the hatch that will be both the air conditioner and mooring access... (early June)
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As well as needing more clamps than you have, it seems you go through lots of containers for all sorts of reasons.... |
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Epoxy needs good weather or lots of heat. Up to 3kw at times... |
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The engine is fitted in or at least sat in position... The engine supports are yet to be fittted. Apparently chipboard and pine don't make good engine bearers??? |
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If people offer to help and they have some skills, such as woodwork or painting then I wont' say no.... Thanks Robbie. In the meantime in the background Jim has rebuilt the fuel pump and the carbie. |
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Now things are starting to look like what has been in my imagination and gleaned from the assortment of period design. |
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Now it is starting to look like what was percolating away in my mind after looking at hundredfs of designs, sketches and websites. |
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Red boot top, sponson & hand rails fitted. Will need more varnish once it warms up.... |
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Rudder and heat exchanger fitted. And yes it is a big rudder, but think of the control at low speed... |
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And the day of launching came. (June 30 2007.)
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And now it is time to sit back, enjoy
and thank everyone for their assistance. Jim Paterson found the hull, towed it from Gosford, rebuilt the Carby and fuel pump and well as providing technical assistance and a few bits. Brian Crop for welding, lathe work and Ford 10 insights. |
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Peter Thorne for a 10 x 6 prop and helping fit the shaft Peter Duffy for towing and engine insights Robbie for two days painting Harry's Auto for technical support |
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Transtate Tyres for not charging
me for some bits Belconnen Exhaust Centre for small bits they didn't charge for All the other boat operators including the members of the Traditional Boat Squadron, especially their Commodore, Iain Kerr. |
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Ann Villiers for her patience
and not being able to put her car away every night when the boat was
on Jim's mobile 'slipway' in our driveway for two months... Thank you all very much And yes it is fun. |
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And then the outings begin
More pictures are being added as I remember to take the pictures....