Paul installed the new keel and centerboard trunk this week along with a new skeg and sternpost. Speedwell also had the bottom sanded and a bit of filling of the dents. She’ll also need to have a few seams tended to but all in all she looks fine for sixty years old.
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The keel’s fastened in place along with a new skeg and sternpost. The trunk was fit and fastened to the keel first.
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The joy of a brand new centerboard trunk. If the light looks odd it’s because the boat’s still upside down.
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Paul replaced the old centerboard hole with a new hole. The original notch allowed the board to jump off the pin when in shallow water. (And when least expected.)
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Ice free and a nice breeze from the ENE about 6 to 10 with gusts to 12 or so. It’s supposed to lay down later but home for chores and another fire. There might be a window for a sail tomorrow morning.