This time will be different, I just know it! This time: a goal, a project, something to document besides the excruciating minutae that is my life!
The project:
A 1947 Blanchard Sr. Knockabout, hull#53 out of 97 originally built.
The interior appears to be very clean and original, under a lot of grime and stuff. Note the manly ropework curtains. Not macrame, manly ropework!
Some decently sistered frames. I will assume that any unrepaired frames are due for replacement, as will most repaired ones.
At first glance, the keel bolts seem somewhat new. I'll investigate further, but it's a good sign.
The original electrical panel. I love this kind of stuff!
OK then, there's the boat as she sits in my back yard. First step will be to remove everything that's not nailed down, then most of what is. I know that there will be new decks, maybe not all over but plenty nonetheless. The deck framing seems serviceable at first glance. Some hull frames will be replaced, if not all of them. I assume that I will have many opportunities to learn how to replace carvel planks, but so far the planking looks good. To summarize: Not a bad project, I give it a year. (Note to self: Don't forget to come back and read this last sentence in 16 years when the boat is still on blocks and I am dead)
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