ELECTRA restoration (scooter)

Frank · October 17, 2008, 10:49:56 AM

Mounted the VHF close to the companionway for ease of use, but tucked in out of the weather.Can see the beckson openers in the pic as well. Glassed over old holes from dble mainsheet system and installed a new traveller. Not bolted in yet...but ya get the idea. Aft hatchs installed now too. Getting there...slow but getting there

Capt. Tony · October 17, 2008, 11:25:31 AM

Slow but getting there?!? Are you kidding me, Frank. You seem to pump out a boat in record time. And well planned out lookers to boot. Maybe you'd like to vacation in balmy Minnesota next time around and give Dream Weaver a good goin over. At the rate I'm progressing(?) we'll never make the 2010 Scoot!

She looks great, Frank. Keep the inspirational photos coming.

Frank · October 17, 2008, 12:32:10 PM

Thanks Tony. If this is "Tony G" from the ariel site....what I'm doing is a industrial grade...what you're doing is craftsmanship ;D.

Frank · October 20, 2008, 04:43:04 PM

added a few items for a bit of character below

Frank · October 24, 2008, 09:09:29 AM

Got the water tank in and secured..battery in .Both have plywood for/aft glassed in for security

Frank · October 24, 2008, 09:13:16 AM

Combings on..winchs re-installed etc...

AdriftAtSea · October 24, 2008, 09:26:31 AM

Frank-

You need a battery restraining bar or strap on that battery as well as some terminal covers.

Frank · November 14, 2008, 05:32:55 PM

Getting there.Deck painted,hull primed

Frank · November 14, 2008, 05:34:38 PM

cockpit looks better than the before pic

Frank · November 14, 2008, 05:36:21 PM

Primer on...still tacky...sanding later

Frank · November 14, 2008, 05:38:04 PM

inside fully painted.Home made cushions soon

s/v Faith · November 14, 2008, 05:48:31 PM

Man that is one sweet Electra.....

I said it before, I will repeat. Lucky is the day in a boats life that she would catch your eye Frank.

Great work as always. ;D

Thanks for taking the time to take and post the pictures.

Tim · November 14, 2008, 07:25:49 PM

Absolutely Gorgeous!!

Is the head plumbed to a holding tank?

Capt. Tony · November 14, 2008, 09:08:01 PM

Purely out of couriosity, Frank, just how many sailboats have you owned? You should post a gallery of your stable. seriously!

Frank · November 14, 2008, 10:08:00 PM

Thanks. ..the head will go to a Y and over or a 'bag type' flex tank that will go under the Vberth. It's on the bench...not in yet.

Frank · November 24, 2008, 09:23:45 AM

Peeled the tape ;D new chainplates on, rubrail on.

CapnK · November 24, 2008, 09:28:12 AM

Beauty!

AdriftAtSea · November 24, 2008, 10:15:12 AM

darn nice work... :)

Christopher · November 26, 2008, 04:35:24 PM

Incredible work Frank. You've turned that boat out in a hurry! Nice job!

Frank · November 26, 2008, 08:29:23 PM

Thanks. But it is truly 'industrial grade' work....nothing fancy. CJ and Laura or Capt. Tony are the craftsmen.It was a bigger job than I thought...as they always are.About 1/2 way through I questioned my sanity as the hours and bills piled up.If you're ever guessing...double the time and cost and you'll be fairly close ;D The saving grace is it truly is a pretty boat..at least to my eyes, should sail really well and be as seaworthy as a mass production 22fter can be.That can't be had too often anymore at any price.

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