Armide report March 12th 2018

Doghouse being lifted onto the deck

Deck sanded (40 grit) with doghouse in position

Deck sanded (40 grit) with doghouse in position

Doghouse being lifted onto the deck

Doghouse and skylights in position for checks

Copper sheet at lower part of rudder stock where antifouling paint application is not possible

Checking porthole ring for fit to the curvature of the hull

Rudder with cut-out for propeller, epoxy impregnated to protect wood from prop wash

Adjusting porthole ring to fit the curvature of the hull

Dome headed bronze nuts on the hanging knees

Adjusting porthole ring to fit the curvature of the hull

Dome headed bronze nuts on the hanging knees

Porthole in captain’s cabin bathroom

Battery installation in owners’ cabin

Teak stowage at forward face of doghouse interior

Galley joinery and work surface

Captain’s cabin bathroom joinery prior to painting and varnishing

Teak stowage at forward face of doghouse interior

Rubber caulking round base of oak bulwark stanchion.

GRP rudder trunk tube fitted and secured

GRP rudder trunk tube fitted and secured

Bronze rudder stock head showing keys to prevent turning on the iroko stock

Original steering mechanism fitting with connection piece to new rudder stock head.