WIP (work in progress)

The Shiny Bits - The Fun Part!

There isn't much that we have not covered at this point. What was old is new again. Original if possible, improved if necessary. All the old seals under fittings have been renewed, leaks sealed and good to go out in the rain.

No More Leaks!

The track for the forward bench had not been off in a very long time, the original gum sealant was all but gone.

Once the bottom was painted we removed the rub rail along the waterline, where the molds are joined and found some sling damage or a "whiskey rub" that had been allowing water to enter behind the master head vanity cabinet.

Every inch of 47' of rail times two (both sides) + X (the transom) was cleaned. Old screw holes were filled, the repair to the split was made and Dr Doug was ready to install the new wider 1" rail.

The wider 1" rail will afford more sealant along this join. When we first lifted Paramount we found water in many outside stringer compartments, where the lumbar holes were either clogged or non-existent. Doug drilled and opened all of the areas found to be holding water. We found close to 200 gallons of water trapped in pockets that were virtually inaccessible. At 8 pounds a gallon that is like ten uninvited guests off the boat.

Rotten wood!

After the boarding ladder was stripped and sanded small areas of dampness became obvious in the freshly exposed grain. Areas that looked fine under the varnish were in fact rotten and it is lucky that we discovered it before someone was injured. If you have ever contemplated a wooden boat, take this as a lesson! Mahogany is known for this - looks good but...

This picture was taken to show the beautiful grain of the first piece sanded, it wasn't until all the boards were sanded that the damage became evident. To lose original beautiful grain like this is sad.

The Engine Room

Gone is the CO2 system, replaced with a new Fire-Boy, all of the pressed paper/board has been replaced with new foil .

More Chrome! More Shine!

The chrome fittings are being replaced with new wire runs.

The original sea-strainers have been cleaned and re-bedded.

The bronze rudders have been cleaned, epoxied and ready for a coat of hard bottom paint, once we are close to launch date.

The teak swim-grid has been sanded and oiled with the Interlux Teak Oil. The grid had to be moved to put the new rail on. While it was off it had to be done.