ARMIDE works update – 30th October 2017

Some of the completed patterns including bobstay fitting (third from left)

Sikaflex glue being applied for teak deck bonding to plywood sub-deck

Patternmaking – final touches to the inner forestay deck fitting

Jig for clamping scarfs in new teak decking

Hawse pipe patterns interior and exterior (with tube attached)

Scarfs in teak deck planking being prepared with biscuit joints to strengthen scarfs

Final glassing on outside of bow-thruster tunnel

Porthole hull support in sipo in main saloon between glass-fronted cabinets

Dry fitting of porthole hull support in sipo alongside bronze hanging knee

Mould for making fibre-glass rudder tube in two parts

Restored forehatch with simulated window panels for owner approval

Glassed-in bow-thruster tunnel looking forward

Full size doghouse sections drawn out onto plywood prior to construction

Adjustments to bunk front mock up in owners’ cabin – port side, taken from forward

Panels round engine compartment temporarily positioned. Looking from forward

Proposal for design of ventilation slots in main saloon above original joinery sections

Teak decking laid onto plywood – 3 strakes per side glued down