Centreboard case now getting glassed in with two layers a day until we have 12 layers

The case is now getting two layers of fibreglass a day one CSM and interwoven roving until it is build up to the original and then an extra four layers to be on the safe side and then glass in the triangular webs up beef up the pivot area 

The centreboard case will beevery bit as great as it was before if no a whole lot more.

The framework tent is almost finished just got tofinish off the bottom of the legs and then put the cover over the frame and then that will keep the weather off the boat and will be able to get on with the refit.

 

On the 10th September this year we will be celebrating our 40th year work anniversary and looking forward to the next 40 years

 On the 10th September this year we will be celebrating our 40th year work anniversary. We have seen a lot of changes in the marine industry over these years and are looking forward the next 40 years with our next generation of family boat builders continuing the same family values into the future.

Building up the layers of CSM and interwoven roving on the centreboard case and starting to put the framework tent over Mai Star II

Now the centreboard case is tacked in position with a single layer of 2oz CSM. It will now have layers of CSM followed by interwoven roving until the original amount of layup is achieved and then it will be re-enforced with a a pair of  marine plywood webs glassed on to the centreboard case and glassed on to the bottom of the bottom to take any stress loading on the centreboard

The framework tent is stating to go up around Mai Star II, The good part of this framework is that you can shorten it or make it any length you like, for Mai Star II we can leave out one of the sections as it will belong enough without fitting the last section. 

 Once the tent cover is put over then I will be able to put lights under the cover to make it possible to work on it over the short winter days and long nights 

The Cornish Crabber's centreboard case starting to be glassed back into the boat hull

The Cornish Crabber's centreboard case finally getting glassed back into position in the bottom of the boat. Just many layers of interwoven roving mat and CSM to be glassed in to build the layers back to the original specification and then a few more to be on the safe side. 

The fitting of the spacers inside the centreboard case was done with the help of a friend and former apprentice of mine.  

He is the person who has started the ball rolling so that on Monday I can start to build up the layers of fibreglass until there are enough layers to the fit the two pairs of triangular webs to brace the forward end of the centreboard case with the pivot is located.  

 

Mariner 40 service and replacement of missing parts and putting floor in Cornish Crabber so it is better to work inside the boat while refitting the interior

When this Mariner 40 came to the workshop the owner said it just needs a service and then I could fit it to his RIB.

The first job was to source a new top power trim pin and bushes, then fitting a new lower engine transom bracket anode. These parts were difficult to source as the engine is over 10 years old and the parts as not been stock in the UK for over 5 years, so it as been necessary to source these parts from the European central stockist to see if they had any left. Luckily they had and I was able to sort this engine. This was only possible because of contacts in the trade. 

The job all done and refitted on its transport pallet ready to go back to its owner and to be put on his RIB.

The temporary floor fitted to the aft end of the Cornish Crabber to make working on the inside easier to do and to get in and out of the boat

With this floor in position it will be easier to put power tools such as crop saws and small pillar drills to make items without of boat