Dave (Roadie) and I made the trip to Chatham on Sunday and started aggressively working on the boat. We started by sanding, which we soon realized was not going to work out very well. A call to Craig (our boat specialist who appraised the boat, and ideas from Evan) we have decided to use a gel paint stripper which was made for wooden boats.
We shifted gears after that and started work on other things. Dave removed the bent stanchion to be replaced and I worked on cleaning out the cabin. Mice have taken up home in the recent years, however armed with a respirator and a vacuum I got the cabin clean and smelling better again.
Lots of great progress on the not so fun jobs was made. It was also nice to just work around the boat and start meticulousy going through every part of her. I am starting to get a very good knowledge of the layout of the boat, however still so much to explore and learn about her!
First Mate's Log (Dave):
10:15- Arrive @ the Wood Duck. Spirits are high.
10:30- Begin work
10:45- Sanding proves very difficult. Spirits slightly dampened. Measurements for waterline begin.
The decision to
11:00- Under deck explored.
11:15- Boom & mast lifted off boat (hung from ceiling) for easier access. Decision reached that we have the most bad ass boat ever
12:00- Unfasten bent stanchion. Garth [Oz] vacuums. Everything is in it's place. Spirits good.
6:00- Snowing heavily, home time.
Next update in a week!
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Oz preparing to go below to clean out mouse nests.
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