Terrific progress at Beaton’s. Paul Smith has done fine work these past few weeks returning Sjogin to sound condition. There’s still work to do on the garboards, deck and such but her integrity has returned.
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Almost whole. This was taken on Wednesday, just after we returned from St John. Yes, while Paul was working on Sjogin, Julia and I were on Fish Bay with friends. Here’s a link to last years adventure in paradise.
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Along with planking the deck damage is being repaired.
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Another long suspected problem to be fixed. The stern post has a tenon that fits into the end of the keel. All is iron sick and needs to be rebuilt like Paul did to the other end of the keel.
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Here’s the replacement garboard, steamed and pre-bent on the spar bench.
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The middle portion of the port sheer strake is in place. Even though I rose to the rank of a moderately talented amateur when I worked at Beaton’s in the early nineties, the speed and quality of the work are far beyond me. So happy to have her in such good hands.
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Progress at Beaton’s as well. The rigging dock is back in operation. Hope to see Sjogin there this year.
This post was done on an iPad. I’ll upgrade the pics later.
You’re gonna have to let me know when she’ll be launched.
Rest assured Dave, there will be a party for her launching. When I don’t know, but there will most definitely be a party. All of Sjogin’s Family will be invited.
Yippee! So good to see the repairs, wonderful. Thanks for sharing. I lofted the Gartside plans this winter and have some decisions to make now. You must be so happy with the work Beatons is doing. Thanks
Gerard
Hi Gerard,
Yes, I’m so very pleased with the speed and efficiency of the Beaton’s work. The quality is first class. Good, solid, traditional repairs. Can’t wait to get to work on her when she’s in the shed in her customary spot. I’m currently laid up with a kidney stone but relief to come soon.
Which rig and construction method did you choose? Are you planing to start building soon? Any pics? I’m slowly working on a Sjogin article for WoodenBoat and they’d like to show a new one being built. Could be yours.
Russ
Hi Russ
I lofted her on the dining room table and sawhorses in the living room over a long weekend at the end of March. Did the lofting for the plywood version.
Couple of things became apparent; after some checking around I can’t afford the plywood anytime soon so would need to do strip plank/cold molding. More importantly I’d love her to be a little larger or at least longer. Mr. Gartside did mention some folks had discussed stretching her to 26 feet; so I’ll need to email him to see if there is any chance of that happening. Of course that moves things into a different financial state too. Hmmm.
In the meantime it was good to get the lofting practice which went quite well and only had a few small spots where the batten was different from the coordinate (may very well be my problem).
I’m so very happy for you at the great progress being made on Sjogin. I’m smitten at a distance. Thanks for sharing.
Best of luck with the kidney stone. My father had them once and they are no fun as far as I can remember. He did swear by large quantities of beer to help them pass though 😉
Gerard