Grinding GRP Well it's been a busy month but I'm pleased to say significant progress has been made. I had a visit to Australia for a few weeks, but since being back I have been able to put in 40+ hours a week. Most of this time has been spent grinding GRP; that is working on the interior shell to … [Read more...]
Remove the Nav Station
More Dismantling Recently I discovered another delamination within the shell that will need attention. Currently it will be difficult to work on as it spreads under the base of the Nav Station Table. I have been considering the options available to get better access to this area. The surveyor … [Read more...]
Approach for GRP repairs
GRP repairs David has completed his assessment for the damage to Wanda, and has provided an outline on how the GRP repairs should be approached. Finally I can start work now that I have some expert advice to guide me through the process. First up I need to have the entire hull grit-blasted. Grit … [Read more...]
Removing the fuel tank and holding tank
It's a good feeling to strip out components and see the shell behind, but it can also be difficult to know where to draw the line. Once you adopt the mindset of 'out with the old' everything on a 30 year old sailboat begins to look like it should go... Removing the fuel tank The … [Read more...]
Yacht Survey, damage assessment
Yacht Surveyor #2 I have found a well regarded yacht surveyor. David specialises in damage assessment and structural repairs of GRP yachts (plus boat construction in general). Given the extensive damage to the hull, the deck to hull joint, and the frames I decided to ask for exert help. This time I … [Read more...]