Otterblog
A record of the renovation of a
Wooden Drascombe Longboat 'Otter'
26th November 2006. Starting to get philosophical
Going to have to remove the keelson so tried digging out the rotten ply right the way through and inserting a saw. It worked!
Just got to saw the length of the keelson.
All
the brass screws are in poor condition. Most of then just crumble.
Carried
on removing rotten plywood. As I am going to fit a new garboard (each
side) I will have to remove the sound wood up to the chine. This will
be more difficult than removing rotten wood.
At
the front of the keelson the single piece of wood is tapered out and three
layers are scarfed in for the curve of the stem.
Nice
bit of work but they will have to go.
Whilst
the hull seems to be soundly built the fittings and the pads behind them
are amateurish.
This one still has the dowels from a joint intact.
Any
bit of wood would do!
Philosophical bit. Turning a problem into an opportunity.
I thought that I would be repairing local rot but this project has grown. I will now be rebuilding major parts of the boat.
One thing I have always wanted to do is build a boat. Now I have the opportunity to virtually do that as I plan to add a cabin and make her into a Cruiser.With the rotten wood removed I am starting with a half built boat. (No need for moulds) I can tailor her as I please. No need to get a License (unobtainable) but I could do with some plans.
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