Just seen this - hope their restoration is going really well. Really admire this couple. I have a MG Good Hope 38, also built in Oz but launched 1990. Jarrah planked also but only to waterline, Queensland maple topside planking. I bought her in the UK and sailed to NZ where I live now. Wooden boats are definitely a labour of love but the character and feeling of them is so worth it!
From what I am seeing that looks a pretty sound boat so well worth saving. Don't let the naysayers get to you. If you have more rivets to do then think about getting a battery 'Palm Nailer'. Have someone make you suitable tools to go on the end. It will make fitting the roves and peening the rivets so much easier. (easier to do and easier on the hands). See YT channel 'Ship Happens'. As you will likely be splashing before any interior and engine then think about sticking some barrels below to fill with water. The weight should have her sitting at, or below, the waterline so all the important planks can take up.
WHEN I SAW THE DIRT UNDER YOUR PARTNERS FINGERNAILS AND THE WAY SHE LOOKS AT YOU MATE WHEN YOU TALK 😊 YOU HIT THE JACKPOT FOR A PATNER THAT WONT EVER GIVEUP AND BE YOUR ROCK, (SAME PAGE FACE) CLARE !! 2 KEEPRS IN ONE LIFE😊 MAGIC!!! (Woy Woy NSW) HAVE EXPERIENCED 52 STH OCEAN SOUTH OF NZ, SHE WOULD EAT IT UP LIKE A "TALLYHO" IF REQUIRED. WATCHINGWAITING
love this !! happy 2 se this boat getting a new life...
Just seen this - hope their restoration is going really well. Really admire this couple. I have a MG Good Hope 38, also built in Oz but launched 1990. Jarrah planked also but only to waterline, Queensland maple topside planking. I bought her in the UK and sailed to NZ where I live now. Wooden boats are definitely a labour of love but the character and feeling of them is so worth it!
From what I am seeing that looks a pretty sound boat so well worth saving. Don't let the naysayers get to you.
If you have more rivets to do then think about getting a battery 'Palm Nailer'. Have someone make you suitable tools to go on the end. It will make fitting the roves and peening the rivets so much easier. (easier to do and easier on the hands). See YT channel 'Ship Happens'.
As you will likely be splashing before any interior and engine then think about sticking some barrels below to fill with water. The weight should have her sitting at, or below, the waterline so all the important planks can take up.
You are both very inspirational.
You might want to reconsider your proposed caulking method. The hull should either be caulked with Oakham below the water line and cotton above.
WHEN I SAW THE DIRT UNDER YOUR PARTNERS FINGERNAILS AND THE WAY SHE LOOKS AT YOU MATE WHEN YOU TALK 😊 YOU HIT THE JACKPOT FOR A PATNER THAT WONT EVER GIVEUP AND BE YOUR ROCK, (SAME PAGE FACE) CLARE !! 2 KEEPRS IN ONE LIFE😊 MAGIC!!! (Woy Woy NSW) HAVE EXPERIENCED 52 STH OCEAN SOUTH OF NZ, SHE WOULD EAT IT UP LIKE A "TALLYHO" IF REQUIRED. WATCHINGWAITING