Deck
I’ve been working steady three sometimes four days a week on Merva since we got back and I recovered from jet lag. Today I finished fastening down the last bit of the bridge deck. The first picture is an example of how the entire deck was fastened. I used Teak Systems glue and high-density plastic…
Deck
I got a lot completed to the point of dry fitting the covering boards and the first layer of plywood sub sheathing. Before I can permanently fasten the foredeck covering board down, I’ll need to complete the curved portion of covering board that transition between the side decks and the upper foredeck. This is the…
Foredeck
Starting on Merva’s foredeck.
Deck
The work on Merva slowed down because of our trip to SanDiego (the CYA gathering) and the cold weather here. Nice to get out of town and away from the cold and grey but I came back with a cold and a lot of commitments. That slowed things down even more. But the second layer…
New Deck
New Deck
Removing the old teak deck planking (and covering boards). Found deck planking to be nailed down – not screwed. This made the job easier. Structure in very good shape.
Port Townsend
Hauled out for some maintenance before heading to Victoria for the classic boat show.
Classic Yacht Association Rendezvous: Seattle
Tim and I are at the Classic Yacht Association rendezvous in Seattle this weekend. A nice guy airdropped this photo he took of Merva coming into Bell Harbor. You can see the big Ferris wheel in the background.
Preparing For The Bell Harbor Rendezvous
I’m getting Merva ready for the Bell Harbor Rendezvous. It starts next Friday. Merva is starting to look good. Can’t wait to do the decks and covering boards in the fall. I really like working on her – she is such a lovely boat. Exterior is gloss but the wheelhouse except for the countertop is…