Winter quarters for Sjogin

Paul’s work is done for now and the pace will slacken as production is transferred to yours truly. She’s in the middle shed next to the old lift. Dry, covered storage with a sand floor and nearby access to a bucket of bay water now and then will start the rehydration process. I plan to work on the new cockpit, seats and such when weather permits. When Spring returns, the painting (and sanding) will begin.

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Safely tucked away in the Middle Shed at Beaton’s. As I was ready to leave, the sun came out and it looked like the section lines were traced on the hull. Click on the photo for a larger size.

The classic iPhone photo contrast problem works great here. Consider it a homage to Benjamin Mendlowitz, whose calendar photos have delighted us through the years.

Now that the weather has turned, work will turn to making cockpit, seat and cabin bits. When warm enough a bit of sanding will take place. (Though probably on the sunny side.)

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Another classic shot. Remind anyone of a certain magazine logo? The reason for all the room is the still un-repaired Sandy damages to the north wall of this shed. The 1940’s cedar pilings gave way so thus the need for access to the wall. Usually the shed is packed solid with boats. It’ll be good for Sjogin when the wall’s open and the damp northeasters blow in.

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New “jewelry”. Paul Smith kindly dug these gems out of his stash. Perfect size for Sjogin.

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Here the coaming’s been installed and awaits a final fairing. After living a while with the two coats of sealer on the rub rails, it was decided by all asked that they will be varnished for now and when they get ratty they can always be painted. The coaming’s not set up for varnishing so it will be primed and painted after sealing.

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New bulkhead in place with a hole for a Wiley window. That’s an angled frame that allows the glass to lean back and allow airflow without water (rain and spray, not solid water Neptune forbid) getting below. It will also allow a lot of light below into what was otherwise a dark place. It’ll be nice to lay below in the new bunk with the window providing light and ventilation.

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The Boatwright’s skill at its highest. Half inch (plus) white oak, probably local, soaked in the Bay for a month and steamed till just pliable enough. A high art indeed.

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Apart from shaping the top of the toe rail, most of the remaining work will be painting and sanding. Lots of sanding.

I hope to get to a Beaton’s only Post soon. There may be some interesting items from the past few months.

Hope to speak to you all before the end of the year, but if not, do enjoy Christmas and such.

Russ