Armide report June 4th 2018

Copper sheathing the stern post in way of the lower rudder bearing

Copper sheathing the stern post in way of the rudder

Tank breather at side of deck

Copper sheathing the stern post in way of the rudder

Fabricating templates for fitting the mast fittings

Copper sheathing the stern post in way of the lower rudder bearing

The main boom fittings with the mainsheet buffer

Checking the starboard aft fairlead on the capping rail during fabrication

Checking the aft fairleads & stern light fitting template on the capping rail during fabrication

Checking the aft fairleads & stern light fitting template on the capping rail during fabrication

Gluing together of the helmsman’s seat

Positioning the mainsheet buffer prior to drilling off

Construction of the teak helmsman’s seat

Painting the seams below the waterline following caulking and paying

Fitting the movable panels into the aft faces of the cockpit deck benches

Protection of the doghouse during varnishing

Transom fairing showing cut-out for the teak boards with name and owners’ motif

Bronze under-shelf brackets for the chain-plates

Bronze under-shelf brackets installed on the chain-plates

Plywood mock-up of the compass binnacle octagon

Oak bolster under the naval pipe for guiding the anchor chain into the chain locker

Bronze under-shelf brackets installed on the chain-plates

Bowsprit shroud hull fittings following drilling with casting pattern in foreground

Starboard bowsprit shroud hull fitting being positioned

Conduits and cabling epoxied into the underside of the capping rail for the LED lighting

Bronze copes on the samson post being fitted with brass screws

Interior joinery detail in the main saloon