Investigations

In the workshop part 1

Fast forward to July 2024.  Adam started to remove a few planks so we could see the hidden parts and all was not well.  You can see at the bottom of the frames there is rotten wood .  We had originally been hoping to make new frames to supplement the old cracked frames as can be seen the bottom of the frames are brittle so even less stability than we thought.

In the next photo behind the loose plank we can see keel is rotten  which explains why the lower planks were popping, it does surprise me that we didn't have more problems when we did sail her.

Then we look at the stem post and the same applies. There is more rotten wood which is why the plank ends kept popping.  

I've already mentioned in a previous post the the deck flexed and from the top it can be seen that the hull is spreading.

So to summarize.  The deck needs removing, most of the frames need replacing and the keel and stem post need removing.  All the planking on the hull and deck need to be removed and the ends need to be repaired.   In my next post I will discuss the thought processes of where to go from here!! 

Hatasoo Restoration Fund

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