Where's the restoration at?

Been so hectic busy with work and arranging events that I have neglected the blog a bit.  New Sailing on Elbow Grease episode is being edited...but till then I can say that the boat does not look like a half eaten fish anymore, but actually resembles a boat...

...aft panels are on, now time to sand and then turn the boat over.

Let's frame it

Some progress at last...

 the aft frame, transom back bone and hog has been replaced...now we are getting somewhere

Progress or Regress?

After almost 6 hours and ZAR818 ($70) later one needs to ask the question - am I making progress?

Pre Party Progress Report

It's New Year's eve and taking stock of time spent restoring Extra 688 left me a bit ashamed that the tally is standing on a mere 4 hours of work done so far. New Years Resolution Guideline, speed up the restoration and get on the water.

Here is a brief progress report before the the first festive cork is pulled from the bottle and wine is poured and glasses clinked.

HAPPY NEW YEAR!!

Merry Xmas

Merry Xmas to all.

Here is the next episode of Sailing on Elbow Grease

Work in progress

started removing the aft hull panels that was rotten

Or should I actually say, very slow progress due to still working this time of year...hope to pick up speed between Xmas and New Years

Now on youtube

I have started a youtube channel to give some more insight into the restoration process.

Here is the first episode in the series