The new oak and larch to start the rebuilding of the frames and ribs of Mai Star II

Having sourced a supplier for my green oak and larch it was a matter of having to pick it up from the timber yard the only problem was it was in another part of the UK, 200 miles away from my yard.

although there are knots in the first piece the patterns for the frames use the grain pattern to let the grain go in the direction of the curve of the frame

The other plank as a lot straighter grain and it is good for making ribs,which so far are about ten ribs down the port side. There are sure to be more as we go along.However this plank will make a good start in making new ribs

An use for a speed boat trailer, a good timber carrying trailer as well.

 

The first part of the removal of and replacement of Mai Star II Ribs and Frames

 This is the first section of hull that needs rebuilding, the port side forward of the mast which in the past as had the most damage and repairs done to it over the years with all but two frames and a single rib not needing to be replaced 

The starboard side ahead of the mast as faired better with just a couple of ribs and a single frame that need replacing 

 

40 years and counting

 40 years today J-Star boat Services opened bring its unique family boating values to the marine industry. All the staff are yachtsman with a personal insight to how boats work and what don't work. This way they can give you the best advice on any updates to your vessels be they small or large. We have the experience that counts.

The latest generation working along side his father, learning the skills his father over 40 years ago as an apprentice boat builder himself

J-Star Marine Services over the past 40 years

A photo of the three people who started J-Star Marine Services 40 years ago this week  

The present workshop and yard from which business work from in Essex

When we are not in the workshop or in the yard we are out on the road serving of clients in other parts of the country 

We build classic GRP dinghies from modern materials from sources close to the yard where possible. All the timber comes from FSC forests and from other fixtures and fittings are sourced locally where possible to reduce the business's carbon footprint as low as possible.

We repair and maintain classic as well as modern boats, A Enterprise dinghy which this year celebrates its 60th year and a modern Hardy Navigator   

We build traditional clinker build dinghies to order  

We either maintain motor launches and larger motorboats for many clients around the local area.

 

The cover is over Mai Star II and so the work can begin with the cabin coming off carlins andbeing put in the workshop

The framework tent is going together slowly but surely and it will be getting it covered shortly

The framework now finished and the cover put over the boat so that work can begin to get the cabin sides and front off the carlins and in the workshop to be sorted an jigged up ready to put back on the boat when all the deck beams and side deck beams and carlins  are remade and the cabin can be fitted on a stable deck structure  

Now that the cover is in place it is time to get the area under the boat clear of any rubbish that will stop from being able to get to any of the under water parts of the hull where it is a needed to get to remove and replace any fittings  

The cover is a close fit to the boat, however, there is enough space around the boat to get to the necessary parts to come off and replace them when it is time to do it.

The Cornish Crabber is coming along reasonably well with the centreboard case glassing in coming along with a steady build up of layers of fibreglass to re-instate the case once more.