BYSNOWYDHBOATWORKS MARCH 11, 2018
Framing as of March, 2018
It’s been a busy few months here in Mystic – I have about a third of the boat re-framed now (25-22, 20-19, 15, half of 11, 4), and the stern is pretty much wrapped up. I’ve left frame 21 til later, purely because the starboard heel having snapped off of it makes for a convenient way in and out of the boat at the stern! I’m also leaving the floors for 20 and 22 til later on, since I plan to affix the mizzen step across 20, 21, and 22 – and I’m not ready to think about that yet. Onward and forward! I’m starting to plan for the keel swap operation as well, more on that next time.
Floor 19, restored and reinstalled. Not bad for 115 years old.
It’s been a bit brisk, at times.
Framing – February, 2018. I’m installing temporary cross-spalls as I go to try to keep everything stiffened, since I’ve removed almost all of the deck and beamwork.
Frame heels meeting the new deadwood assembly – March, 2018