The motor boat is now back in the water, meanwhile PJ Barber's work on the butty continues with skill and competence.
The stern starts to take shape
The new stern has been attached with a proper 'swim' (the after (back) underwater part of the hull that goes to a point to allow a cleaner flow of water over the rudder) , ergo better handling and hopefully less conflict when breasted up to the motor.
Cabin sides have now gone on attached to the roof section
The old wooden cab has been taken off and the new steel version created. The dimensions are lower than the old cab, as it was about 4inches too high, but the length will be slightly longer to use more of the stern area, previously wasted.
Starting to look like a boat again
All the external weld seams have been ground down ready for paint and a new transom (the normally rounded after (back) part of the boat above the water where the steerer stands) has been put in.
Painting of some parts has now been possible
The interior of the new back Cabin (originally the after cabin on working boats which provided the crews living and bedroom accommodation) as will be, is now larger than the old version, and will need painting, floor putting in, insulation and eventually fitting out. This we will do ourselves.
Richard begins etch primering the exterior steelwork
Etch primering the bulkhead through to the workshop/shop area
The new bulkhead (the upright wall within the hull. This is a structural wall with a wooden door) has been put in and just needs the door reattaching to complete the entry into the hold (area beyond the cabin where my workshop and gift shop are).
Work on the entry doors and lockers and remaining floor supports is happening now, whilst we order the wood for the floor and prepare to bitumin the new stern area....
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