The cockpit and main cabin tables getting the first coats of Varnish in years and getting the colour back they had when they were first made.

After years of neglect the tables are getting the treatment they need to see them be in the best condition they deserve for the years ahead. 

As with the cockpit table the main cabi table is getting one coat of wood stain and when dried will get the first of 8 coats of varnish to give them the finish they need to stand up to the years use they will have over the next few years.

The first of the 8 coats of varnish this table is going to get over the next few days as the layers are build up until the finish is to a standard they deserve.

The cockpit table as had the first 4 coats and now will start the full strength coats.

 

Starting to remove the old sidelinings on the cabin sides and all the trim panels which is cover the joints in the sidelinings

The side lining came off fairly well in one piece which will make laying out the pieces on the new material a lot easier than having to pattern up new sidelining panels.

Looking a lot barer than it has fr a lot of years. 

One side stripped and the front and now got to get the bulkheads on the starboard side and the galley unit out next so we can strip the starboard side of the last of the cabin side linings

The galley area stripped back of the side lining material and just got to get the bulkheads and galley unit out next so we can get on and sort the hull and cabin linings out  and start to make a change in this cabin area.

 

In this Hardy 25 the water tank is part of the bow section of hull and there is no inspection hatch in the top to inspect or clean out the tank.

This Hardy 25 as a water tank which is part of the bow section of the boat  as it is glassed into the bow to make the bow section one big water tank.

The water pump is in the port side locker however it is not fixed down and will need refixing in the port side locker and the water pipes will need replacing as part of the refit.

A few odd sash weights been put in this part of the boat to level the trim of the boat. however, I am nor sure how much these few weights is going to do with changing the trim.

 

The cabin headlining panels down and now be able to see were there are any leaks in the cabin roof and sort out the wiring and make it neater

Having taken down the cabin headlinings it can be seen that in the past there as been a deck/cabin roof leak as some of the headlining panels are rotten in places and will have to be investigated.

With the headlining panels down it can be seen that there as been a lot of changes on the cabin roof with changes to handrails and other deck fittings.

Time to investigate the deckhead for leaks and sort out deck fittings and see if any or all need resealing before the haedlining panels go back up again.

The headlining panels are in a poor condition and in some cases are rotten and will have to be replaced before the panels can be recovered and put back up in position again.

This large panel which is the main panel in the cabin is rotten in several places and is only any good as a pattern to make a new panels as are some of the smaller panels as well.

 

Hardy 25 toilet de-construction as begun

In order to make it look and work as the new owner wishes to use the toilet compartment, there has to be a bit of de-construction first.

Removing all the old tiles and other linings in the toilet compartment first to get back to the base plywood and start to clean up the base plywood in order to make the new toilet compartment work as the new owner wishes to use this area.

The old tile were fixed on the bulkheads with no more nails and they did fix to the bulkheads firly well.

Getting back to the base plywood and fibreglass, it is heavy going in some places as the tiles and cork tiles have fixed well to the base plywood.

Getting back to the cabin side finally after a fair bit of work with a wide bladed chisel. However, we are getting there. 

 

Clearing up the headlining panels for the cockpit so that the new headlinings look smooth and flat.

In order to achieve a good smooth finish to the headlining material, you have to remove all the old glue from the panels so that you have a smooth finish to glue too.

The old glue is still very tacky and is picking up all the dust and small bits in the workshop so it is a matter of dissolving the old glue and getting rid of any contamination on the surface of the panels where the new material has to be glued to when they are recovered.   

The first of the cockpit headlining panels with the glue removed and just needs to dry off the solvent we used to remove the glue and then they will be ready to recover the panels when the cabin headlining panel have had the same treatment. 

 

Starting to fit the seacocks to the Morgan Giles 30 toilet compartment

Having had the owner decide where he wish to locate the seacocks , it was a matter of cutting through the inner layer of fibreglass and the foam insulation to expose the outer hull. 

Both areas cut out and ready to fit the skin fittings once the packing pads are epoxied into position

The two seacocks in position, just a matter of mixing up soe epoxy with low density filler powder and setting the seacocks in their final position.

The seacock centres 

Now with the holes cut out to fit the packing pads in position with the thickened epoxy.

 

Restoring the old weathered cockpit table off the Hardy 25 and removing the old varnish and dark stain off the steering wiring box.

The old weathered teak cockpit getting a good sanding back to get rid of the old varnished and faded wood.

Giving the same treatment to the underside of the same table.

After a bit of light sanding got the original colour of the teak veneer coming through and will need a few coats of varnish to look like new again.

sanded down and now ready for the first coat of teak stain.

The first coat applied and the rich colour coming through once again.

Making a start on the steering cable and wiring box and giving it the same treatment as the table.

 

Photos of the old bilge pump which needs replacing and the unknown transducer and getting ready to remove the fuel tank to empty and clear the diesel fuel tank.

The old bilge pump which needs replacing as it as a broken outlet and is also too small for the boat.

An unknown transducer which will be checked out and if not needed will be replaced with a depth echo sounder transducer which will work and the present transducer does not give a reading 

The bird's nest of wiring which comes from adding wiring over the years and not removing the old wiring which is no longer being used 

Getting to grips with the fuel tank and removing the panels holding the fuel tank in place.

Just removing the fuel lines ready to get the fuel tank from under the side deck and the get the fuel out of the tank once it is in the middle of the cockpit and have access to the fuel tank

 

Checking the outside of the Hardy 25 and finding a few things that were not as they should be, Also starting to compound the hull so we can see the extent of the hull repairs needed.

Now that the rope fender as been removed it as highlighted a need to replace the starboard rope fender rail as it is now correct and is made to of short pieces.

It also does not fit the hull correctly and is not made of the correct wood as well. 

Getting the serial number off the leg unit to get the spare parts needed to sort out the leg problems and get a new anode for the leg unit.

The port side been given a first compounding and it shows the difference between the two sides 

Once the hull is compounded then will be able to get on with the gelcoat repairs on the hull.

 

The starboard fore & side decks of the speedboat long boarded flat ready to be re-veneered and a dinghy in need of a bit of TLC before being put up for sale.

The speedboat's decks now long boarded flat ready for re-veneering with a fresh layer of mahogany veneer.

The longboarding showed up the high spots on the original deck by going through the surface veneer of the original deck in places.

Some of the areas were larger than others as in this photo.

The long side decks were fairly flat and just the edge needing a bit of light sanding to return the sharp  edge to the edge of the deck.

There may be a few small areas that need a bit of final filling and sanding, however, the man part of the decks are now ready.

The boat under the light blue cover is in need of a bit of TLC and then will be put up for sale as the owner can no longer sail the boat and wishes it to go to a good home and be used once more.