Some pics of GP14 S/n 47 Caltha restoration

[kfz]

Im just loving this.....


R0012311 by lsc2006, on Flickr

My eye is really coming on well for woodwork now. Feel happy with the wood. Genuine Black Country School Oak Table. Probably older than Caltha.

Mast has gone in ok, mino work on the (modern) standing rigging.


R0012313-001 by lsc2006, on Flickr

[kfz]

100_0106 by lsc2006, on Flickr


jib cleats fitted by lsc2006, on Flickr


first time both sails by lsc2006, on Flickr


100_0103 by lsc2006, on Flickr


Really close now. Floorboards to make up. Buoyancy, toe straps, mainsheet..........

[moggy]

come on Kev..... you want it original don't you

no bouyancy or toestraps!!!!!

(oh ok we'll allow you to have them!)

[kfz]

Buoyancy, I'll bang a big bow crewsaver bag in under the fordeck and keep a lookout for another small one to go in front of frame 1 and a square one to go under the aft deck. Hopefully that wont be too obvious. I will make the side bags easily removeable somehow.

Same for the tow straps. I will rig webbing under the thwart and leed the straps through and fasten them to the frame 4 with a plate with wing nuts, so I can take them out in a few mins. Not safe on the mersey without them.

Kev

[kfz]

Most of the straps and buoyancy now fitted. Just the rudder pintles and floorboards to sort. Say just. currently over a month on the floorboards, horrendus job, really realy complicated. All 14 support bearers now made up and cutting, routing and thicknessing the planks ready for fitment.

Some idea of cost (No idea on the sheer complication)

supports (free salvage) but i reckon 1 sq meter of 1 inch Oak ~ £80
planks £85
Screws (bronze) £23
Glue ~ not inc
G4 - £20
half a tin of Schooner £15

say 210 quid!

No wonder later boats had 1 peice ply ones. But hey the joys of old boats, I guess its only labour and traditonal materials that are now expensive.





Kev

[kfz]

Ash batons I made for Swordfish. Last of the boards planed down and ready for the last section of floorboards.

Kev

[kfz]

That day draws near. Like having a child at first day at school....





Thrilled with the new boards. really hard to make and fit, but correct and im really happy with them.

Practically the whole rebuild has been documented here.... I hope its some use

Kev

[kfz]

down the club this weekend but didnt get wet....


caltha11 by lsc2006, on Flickr


Caltha11+6 by lsc2006, on Flickr

[Max McCarthy]

What a beautiful boat. It is absolutely stunning! You should feel proud of your renovation.

Max

[roger]

Kev,

Thanks for the blow by blow account. Now all we need is one of her on the water. Lovely job.

I dont think my geep is going to get quite that level of TLC but she comes home soon and I have a smart new workshop so I am running out of excuses.

Roger

[moggy]

when is she getting wet Kev??? might see if 7 can come and play?

[Rupert]

She does look great. A perfect example of what was being discussed on the handicaps thread - a boat where everything - mast, sails, fittings, layout - fits beautifully together and has been planned for beauty and originality, not for speed. I really hope to meet her at an event soon!

[ACB]

Stunning. Takes me back fifty years. Wonderful.

[kfz]

Thanks guys, kind words. Im happy with her. A few jobs I wanna do over the winter. Ive got the keel band to drill and fit, I want to give the hull another coat and probably the decks too. The Centreboard is still all floppy, needs padding out more.

Feels weird as shes down the club now. Big empty space on the path, really weird. Feel like something missing.

One for the bucket list I guess restored a classic boat - DONE!

Gaz,
Let you know. One of the guys in scouts wants to put his boat in somewhere inland, so i may tag along. Go to Manley Mere or Sale or West kirby or Crosby???

Kev