ELECTRA restoration (scooter)

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#40
September 18, 2008, 07:25:10 PM Last Edit: September 19, 2008, 12:14:46 PM by Frank
keel is finally ready for paint as well.6 layers of stitchmat and 2 cloth
God made small boats for younger boys and older men

s/v Faith

#41
September 18, 2008, 11:14:39 PM
Looking great Frank.  That is one salty lil Electra you are building there.

  Nice work.  ;D
Satisfaction is wanting what you already have.

Frank

#42
September 27, 2008, 11:54:06 AM
Today is wiring.Got the VHF mounted,compass and depth in place,new LED lights etc.The canvass for the dodger showed.Have'nt tried it on yet...hope my pattern worked.Paint is next.....after I figure out that pizza oven ;D
God made small boats for younger boys and older men

Frank

#43
October 02, 2008, 02:52:10 PM
   This will mean nothing if you've never had a boat ripped apart...but to those who have...today was a biggy! I painted the bilge,inside the lockers,anchor well and around the head erea.More paint tomorrow. Now I know that is no big deal...but after seeing things ripped apart for a couple of months it feels SO good to see something take shape and look 'finished'.The project turns a huge corner when paint starts going on.
God made small boats for younger boys and older men

LauraG

#44
October 03, 2008, 08:02:04 AM
I know that feeling well, Frank. It IS a big turning point. It is the moment that she begins to become a boat again instead of a bunch of miscellaneous parts stuck together. She becomes whole again and you can begin to dream about sailing her again. The light at the end of the tunnel isn't a freight train. It's the sunrise shining on a sailboat in a peaceful anchorage.

Congratulations.

Frank

#45
October 03, 2008, 06:41:26 PM
Sure cleans thing up
God made small boats for younger boys and older men

Tim

#46
October 04, 2008, 01:50:20 PM
Frank, She's looking incredible you have given me a real goal and great inspiration for the Ariel......Now if I could just clear my calendar and get to work full time on it!
"Mariah" Pearson Ariel #331, "Chiquita" CD Typhoon, M/V "Wild Blue" C-Dory 25

"The pessimist complains about the wind; the optimist expects it to change; the realist adjusts the sails."
W.A. Ward

David_Old_Jersey

#47
October 04, 2008, 06:20:40 PM
Frank, looking good  8)

What you doing after Xmas? LOL  ;D

Frank

#48
October 04, 2008, 08:06:23 PM Last Edit: October 05, 2008, 09:09:43 AM by Frank
Thanks...With luck...on this boat in the Bahamas  ;)  Been thinking about a name.I was going to call her Jubilee as many people know me by that boat name there....but my ole Ariel was named 'Revival' and that seems more fitting for a boat saved from a dumpster.
God made small boats for younger boys and older men

skylark

#49
October 04, 2008, 11:34:35 PM
http://sailfar.net/forum/index.php?action=dlattach;topic=1812.0;attach=1000;image

I like what you did with the forehatch.  I have a similar situation, the forehatch is big and not watertight.  That looks like a good solution.
Paul

Southern Lake Michigan

Frank

#50
October 05, 2008, 09:08:33 AM
Skylark..the original was wood framed holding plexiglass.The new one was a 'discontinued sale' at defender for $150. Didn't seem worth the time/$$ to make a new old one that would be more likely to leak.
God made small boats for younger boys and older men

Tim

#51
October 07, 2008, 04:48:24 PM
Hey Frank, Nice article in the latest SCA! Congrats!
"Mariah" Pearson Ariel #331, "Chiquita" CD Typhoon, M/V "Wild Blue" C-Dory 25

"The pessimist complains about the wind; the optimist expects it to change; the realist adjusts the sails."
W.A. Ward

Frank

#52
October 07, 2008, 07:40:39 PM Last Edit: October 07, 2008, 07:45:30 PM by Frank
Thanks Tim .. Josh @ SCA did a great job...I sent it to him printed with finger spaces ;D
God made small boats for younger boys and older men

Frank

#53
October 07, 2008, 07:43:39 PM
Set the galley back in after a few mods for more storage.Removed the port side of counter and built a lower shelf to add storage,cut a 8inch hole to access below..will have a deck plate,and put a fiddle to use space below drawer.Plus the lil storage bin above.
God made small boats for younger boys and older men

Frank

#54
October 08, 2008, 07:41:34 PM Last Edit: October 08, 2008, 07:43:18 PM by Frank
We will not be using the Vberth other than as a head and for storage.Made these simple angled shelves pt/stbd for bedding and other light stuff.Put the 1st coats of cetol on the new mahagany....WOW .Tried the new cetol clear...I'm very impressed at the look.Always liked the durability but the orange thing was kinda gross.The clear is impressive.Will post pics after final coat..
God made small boats for younger boys and older men

Frank

#55
October 10, 2008, 09:46:30 AM Last Edit: October 10, 2008, 09:51:12 AM by Frank
Got the bilge pumps installed.One out/one in
God made small boats for younger boys and older men

Frank

#56
October 14, 2008, 08:56:52 PM Last Edit: October 14, 2008, 09:10:05 PM by Frank
little more progress.beskson opening ports installed,compass and bidata in, forwood hatch installed, aft access hatchs installed.
God made small boats for younger boys and older men

Frank

#57
October 14, 2008, 09:00:23 PM Last Edit: October 14, 2008, 09:08:58 PM by Frank
Another galley pic...before/after
God made small boats for younger boys and older men

Frank

#58
October 17, 2008, 10:43:41 AM
More done.....Cetol light doesn't look too bad
God made small boats for younger boys and older men

Frank

#59
October 17, 2008, 10:45:24 AM
Stained the table to match the old interior wood trim. Fore hatch turned out good.
God made small boats for younger boys and older men
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