If you have been reading our blog for a while you know, we have done some major work on the coach house roof. That work included replacing large sections of …
Repairing Bulkhead and Stateroom Door Frame
If you recall from an earlier blog post, we found rot in one of the bulkheads below the roof repair. Read about finding the problem here – http://svdreamchaser.com/2018/05/shoulditstayorgo.html. In that …
How to Bed hardware (Companionway) on your boats deck
Our boat has what is known as a “dog house.” It is essentially a small coach house on the deck that allows for another entry/exit point to the boat. Some …
Designing new Solid Lifelines and Stanchions
Deb and I have liked the idea of solid lifelines on our boat for quite some time. We gave some thought to doing it on Last Affair (our 43′ Gulfstar) …
The New Core gets New Clothes
Fiberglass to be exact. In a recent post, we spent time talking about how to make templates for the new core. We also covered how to cut and install the …
New Episode Posted – How to Fiberglass and Fair a boat
Did you ever wonder how to Fiberglass over new core on your boat? Or do you want to know how to put fiberglass over a wooden structure for your boat? …
Cutting and installing the new Plywood Core
It is time to put in the new core. We have done a lot of work to get to this point, and it felt good to be taking the next …
Adding strength with a rabbet joint
As we were making templates for the new core on our coach house roof, I came to a conclusion. Actually, this may have been more of an “oh shit” moment …
New Episode Posted – Making Templates and cutting the new Roof Core
In this episode, we show how we made templates out of inexpensive material. We wanted to validate our shape and size before we spent the money on Marine Grade Plywood. …
How to prepare for new Deck Core
In our last post, we showed how we made templates for the new core that we are to install. In this post, we will spend a bit of time discussing …