N760 Bobtail

Tim Gatti · 06 Sep 2009, 11:17

Hi John - just checked out the latest pics of Bobtail on your blog. New decks look magnificent. Good luck with exterior - are you going for the deluxe varnish finish on that too! Tim

chalky · 06 Sep 2009, 05:49

These are the same pictures that are on Bobtail's blog. Latest coat of varnish full of dust, buts lots work required to get the finish we all want. Waiting for timber to make trestles so I can turn her over and make a start on the bottom. Looking for a cotton jib as the one she came with is rotton...

chalky · 29 Sep 2009, 08:39

Now upside down and the old varnish and muck is being burnt off. Nothing too nasty so far....

johnk · 30 Sep 2009, 09:23

The bottom picture looks distorted. Surely the hull is not as deep as this - with beam ~ 4ft 6in.

Tim Gatti · 30 Sep 2009, 11:56

There is some slight distortion but the old ones are pretty knife-like when viewed from the bow. See pics I've just added to database for N341. Tim

chalky · 30 Sep 2009, 01:19

The hull is still slightly distorted where the trailer pushed on the planking just aft of the mast. Most of this has come out with the replaced broken ribs. The hull is very deep with lots of rocker when compared to a modern boat. interesting to compare the hull shape to a known design. I am also going to measure the rise of floor, did this rule apply in 1949? I haven't got a certificate and assume she measured to the rules when first built

chalky · 04 Oct 2009, 07:24

Starboard side stripped and sanded. I dont have a 12 foot straight edge but 2 pictures with a 6 foot level show where the rocker is.

chalky · 21 Nov 2009, 12:49

The keel, hog and garboards are now all reconnected, followed by 2 weeks of varnishing and light sanding.
The hull is now complete, apart from some more varnish on the decks. Next project is a new trolley.

chalky · 14 Feb 2010, 07:30

Outside stripped and Varnished. The decks are ready for the last few coats and a new launching trolley not quite finished.

Tim Gatti · 14 Feb 2010, 08:54

Hi John - she's looking very beautiful. Bet you're pleased with your handiwork. When do her new sails arrive?
Look forward to seeing pics of her relaunch. Will you be bringing your Baggy to the Burton - hope so. P'ps see you at Dinghy Exhibtn. Tim

chalky · 23 Mar 2010, 09:02

At last I have finished the hull and decks. It's only taken 17 months! Just the mast and a few fittings to go. I have cleared up the garage and the remains of the old decks etc have been burnt.

chalky · 23 Mar 2010, 09:04

The finished rudder, stock and tiller. The old decks burnt well!

chalky · 04 Jun 2010, 06:40

After 19 months work Bobtail is rebuilt, rigged and ready to launch. A slight delay in work after the Aldeburgh Boat Yard burnt down with the loss of everything including the rigging workshop.
Planning to launch Saturday evening after club racing. If you are near Aldeburgh Yacht Club tomorrow come and have a drink with us, weather permitting.

chalky · 05 Jun 2010, 08:28

We made it to the river this afternoon and she floats! She also leaks but that's not too surprising.