Dec
21
2009

Linex on the Bottom and part of the Stem

Linex on the bottom and stem
The boat is back from having Linex put on the bottom. This lining will provide protection from the ledges the Shenandory is bound to hit! Next comes painting the outside…. hopefully this weekend!
As a side note: Three years into the life of this boat and the Linux still performs flawlessly!! I strongly recommend it.

Dec
21
2009

Pulley Blocks Installed for the Anchor System

Pulley Blocks
Both pulleys installed (one near the front of the rowers seat and one near the transom) and John cleaning up. Once the peanut butter on the pulleys sets up it is back to sanding. It will not be long until the boat is upside down again and we are doing the final filling of the screw holes and preparing for the bottom liner installation.

Dec
21
2009

Pulley Block

Pully Block
One of two installed pulley’s for the anchor rope.
The bottom of this photo is the fillet where the floor and transom meet.

Dec
21
2009

Peanut Butter for a secure anchor block

Spreading Peanut Butter on the Pully Block
Applying epoxy/wood flour mix (peanut butter) to the Anchor Pully Blocks to be attached to the floor for the Anchor Rope.

Dec
21
2009

Oak Oar Block and Ash Gunnel

Oar Block
The Oar Blocks are installed with epoxy and bronze screws. Only need a pair of oar locks and it’s ready to row…….

Dec
21
2009

American Cherry Breasthook

American Cherry Breasthook
The American Cherry Breasthook installed in the bow of the boat against the Ash Gunnels.

Dec
21
2009

Finished sanding the gunnels

Finishing up with sanding the gunnels
View of the boat on its dolly. It has amazed us how light this boat has remained – less than 200lbs. thus far. At the bottom of the photo is Lulu – John’s Setter doing a little quality control patrol.

Dec
21
2009

Sanding the Gunnels

Sanding the gunnels outside on a beautiful March day.
Final sanding of the gunnels in preparation for coating them with epoxy.

Dec
21
2009

Ash Gunnels

Gunnels and future placement of the breasthook
The Breasthook is ready to be installed and the Ash gunnels are finished. In the middle of the seat (lower right center of pic) you will see one of the oar blocks which are ready to be installed also.

Dec
21
2009

Measuring for the Foot Brace

Measuring for the foot brace!
We placed the boat on the shop floor to calculate the placement of the foot brace. John got to sit inside the boat for the first time….looking great!

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