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I am looking at doing some work on an older 55 x 15 x 6 foot
timber boat, 1949 carvel hulled.

Does anyone have any links to restoration guides,
maintenance works that can assist me.

I am a novice and generally need some basic guidance on
where to start first (so that I do not have to repeat or
destroy work already done ie proper staging).

The boat is in reasonable condition but needs to be given a
good look at to make sure she keeps going.

thanks

Geoff

On Wed, 3 Aug 2005 20:46:35 +1000, "Telepoint"
wrote:


I am looking at doing some work on an older 55 x 15 x 6 foot
timber boat, 1949 carvel hulled.

Does anyone have any links to restoration guides,
maintenance works that can assist me.

I am a novice and generally need some basic guidance on
where to start first (so that I do not have to repeat or
destroy work already done ie proper staging).

The boat is in reasonable condition but needs to be given a
good look at to make sure she keeps going.

Read this first.

http://www.macnaughtongroup.com/pleasure.htm

Then, being a novice, purchase some plans for a smaller boat and build
it.

A 55 foot wooden boat, carvel planked, is beyond the skills of a
novice - I"m sorry, that's the simple truth.

Telepoint wrote:
I am looking at doing some work on an older 55 x 15 x 6 foot
timber boat, 1949 carvel hulled.


Are you in Australia?

Does anyone have any links to restoration guides,
maintenance works that can assist me.


It's only about a lifetime worth of study & practice, so don't hurry.
There are lots of books on the subject, the library would be a good
place to start. Resources on the wwweb are a bit slimmer, everybody
seems to be selling something. Finding and joining a club or association
of people with similar boats might be the best place to start.


I am a novice and generally need some basic guidance on
where to start first (so that I do not have to repeat or
destroy work already done ie proper staging).

Get one of those posters of the anatomy of a wooden boat, and study it
until you know the names & functions of all the parts... in your sleep.


The boat is in reasonable condition but needs to be given a
good look at to make sure she keeps going.


Sounds good... I've owned wooden keel boats (sail) in the past, IMHO a
wooden boat that is in good shape is only about 10% more work than a
fiberglass one... the big difference is that fiberglass can be brought
back from the edge of decay much more easily & with MUCH much less work.

Fair Skies
Doug King

"Shortwave Sportfishing" wrote in
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On Wed, 3 Aug 2005 20:46:35 +1000, "Telepoint"
wrote:


I am looking at doing some work on an older 55 x 15 x 6
foot
timber boat, 1949 carvel hulled.

Does anyone have any links to restoration guides,
maintenance works that can assist me.

I am a novice and generally need some basic guidance on
where to start first (so that I do not have to repeat or
destroy work already done ie proper staging).

The boat is in reasonable condition but needs to be given
a
good look at to make sure she keeps going.

Read this first.

http://www.macnaughtongroup.com/pleasure.htm

a good read, I will definitely go back and read again more
slowly, I scored reasonably well on a few points and would
be heading in the more or less general direction. Probably
more of a "sailing restoration" except it is a powered
cruiser.


Then, being a novice, purchase some plans for a smaller
boat and build
it.

A 55 foot wooden boat, carvel planked, is beyond the
skills of a
novice - I"m sorry, that's the simple truth.

I believe you, I am starting to generate a few contacts,
ultimate dream is up to the "captains" requirements and some
coastal cruising in a few years time

"HarryKrause" wrote in message
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Telepoint wrote:
I am looking at doing some work on an older 55 x 15 x 6
foot
timber boat, 1949 carvel hulled.

Does anyone have any links to restoration guides,
maintenance works that can assist me.

I am a novice and generally need some basic guidance on
where to start first (so that I do not have to repeat or
destroy work already done ie proper staging).

The boat is in reasonable condition but needs to be
given a
good look at to make sure she keeps going.

thanks

Geoff


I admire your courage, and would love to see progress
photos if you go
ahead with the project.

I should start up a small site to show progress - not a bad
idea and probably a lot less work then the boat.

"DSK" wrote in message
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Telepoint wrote:
I am looking at doing some work on an older 55 x 15 x 6
foot
timber boat, 1949 carvel hulled.


Are you in Australia?

yes - north coast - the boat is in prettty good nick
overall, just fairly run down


Does anyone have any links to restoration guides,
maintenance works that can assist me.


It's only about a lifetime worth of study & practice, so
don't hurry.
There are lots of books on the subject, the library would
be a good
place to start. Resources on the wwweb are a bit slimmer,
everybody
seems to be selling something. Finding and joining a club
or association
of people with similar boats might be the best place to
start.

There are a few around here



I am a novice and generally need some basic guidance on
where to start first (so that I do not have to repeat or
destroy work already done ie proper staging).

Get one of those posters of the anatomy of a wooden boat,
and study it
until you know the names & functions of all the parts...
in your sleep.

I have been looking for one of these, www is not helpful or
I am entering the wrong requests



The boat is in reasonable condition but needs to be
given a
good look at to make sure she keeps going.


Sounds good... I've owned wooden keel boats (sail) in the
past, IMHO a
wooden boat that is in good shape is only about 10% more
work than a
fiberglass one... the big difference is that fiberglass
can be brought
back from the edge of decay much more easily & with MUCH
much less work.

This one is still operational and in current survey, having
said that there is a lot of work to be done.
I have been advised that some work that has been done was
not done i the preferred way, stainless support rather then
new ribs
A lot of the work is for the "captain"


Fair Skies
Doug King

"Telepoint" wrote in message
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I am looking at doing some work on an older 55 x 15 x 6 foot
timber boat, 1949 carvel hulled.

Does anyone have any links to restoration guides,
maintenance works that can assist me.

I am a novice and generally need some basic guidance on
where to start first (so that I do not have to repeat or
destroy work already done ie proper staging).

The boat is in reasonable condition but needs to be given a
good look at to make sure she keeps going.


These should be of interest to you:

http://www.woodenboat.com/
http://www.classicboat.co.uk/cb/home.htm

Two wonderful magazines that have given me years of
pleasure and practical tips on wooden boat restoration.

Good Luck!

I'm starting on a major project myself this coming authumn...
a complete osmosis (blisters) treatment of my 30' motorsailer.

I'm going to put up a complete worklog he www.dagsunde.com.

--
Dag.

thanks Dag,

I will follow up on the links, treating osmosis seems a
large a problem as wood rot, good luck with it

Geoff

"Dag Sunde" wrote in message
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"Telepoint" wrote in message

...

I am looking at doing some work on an older 55 x 15 x 6
foot
timber boat, 1949 carvel hulled.

Does anyone have any links to restoration guides,
maintenance works that can assist me.

I am a novice and generally need some basic guidance on
where to start first (so that I do not have to repeat or
destroy work already done ie proper staging).

The boat is in reasonable condition but needs to be
given a
good look at to make sure she keeps going.


These should be of interest to you:

http://www.woodenboat.com/
http://www.classicboat.co.uk/cb/home.htm

Two wonderful magazines that have given me years of
pleasure and practical tips on wooden boat restoration.

Good Luck!

I'm starting on a major project myself this coming
authumn...
a complete osmosis (blisters) treatment of my 30'
motorsailer.

I'm going to put up a complete worklog he
www.dagsunde.com.

--
Dag.