It was now time to screw the extra wide rib to the hull. The normal way to fix a rib is to use copper nails and roves which we will be using for all the other ribs but as this one was extra thick it was necessary to screw it in place. Stainless steel screws held it in place inside the cabin ...
and also from outside the hull ...
They are countersunk and will be filled before painting.
The next job was to take out the bottlescrew and wire which had slowly brought the hull back to its correct shape ...
Hopefully we will not have this problem again!
and also from outside the hull ...
They are countersunk and will be filled before painting.
Hopefully we will not have this problem again!
3 comments:
Did you finish it?
Unfortunately my husband has had eye problems and had to have an operation. He was hoping that he would then be able to start work again but has now lost the sight in his right eye. Poor Crocus has been sitting here untouched for a few years but we've just recently had a chap down to see her from Cornish Wooden Boat Co and he's going to finish her for us. I will be updating the blog when he starts the work.
Sorry to hear that. Let's hope all goes well and she makes it back soon (assuming you will repatriate her). There are not too many clinker cruisers about on the system - we need to keep the numbers up!!
Post a Comment