jills resto golden light 3

[Guest]

Hi Jill

looked like a big job but her stern still looks lush

Jonny

[jillR]

hi barry

Have you used yacht varnish throughout or polyurethane

i sloshed on a load of dulux trade exterior UV yacht varnish with the usual endless sanding between coats.

jill

[jillR]

today a little more was done to repair some of the hopper windows.

there were signs of leaks starting between the sill and the cabin sides, a common problem with hopper windows of

this age.

luckily the problem has not been too difficult to cure.

the sill (dont know what its proper name is) was removed and repaced after the area was cleaned up.

we did the galley and the aft cabin windows, the rest are ok.

one more small forward cabin one may need doing in the spring.

some inside varnishing is hapening to but i am reluctant to do much due to the temperature and humidity.

[C.Ricko]

today a little more was done to repair some of the hopper windows.

there were signs of leaks starting between the sill and the cabin sides, a common problem with hopper windows of

this age.

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I have been told they were a problem from new

a common mod was to make a drip tray which ran the water behind the linings (creating another problem)

I keep getting told to put anodised aluminium frames in my boat but am holding off untill I get properly wound up by wet things

Its good to see more progress, well done

[jillR]

hi clive

a common mod was to make a drip tray which ran the water behind the linings

nasty

i thought the original drain holes to the outside were made too small aswell so ive enlarged them and smeared them

well in sikaflex rubbed well in.

i was tempted to cut the drain holes completely open.

jill

[Guest DAYTONA-BILL]

Hi Jill, i`ve just read this thread, and i think you`ve done a fantastic job. I`ve read clives thread, and he`s done a truly fantastic job, but he has had the huge luxury (as he himself has said), of first class facillities and work force. Nevertheless, he has put in some effort, and the results are fantastic. You however have NOT had the luxury of those facilities, and have still achieved excellent results. Golden Light is a real credit to you and all YOUR hard work, and it would be a shame to see her go to somebody else who may have all good intentions, but not give her the love and attention you have. Regards and much admiration............. Neil.

[jillR]

hi neil

thanks for the kind words.

working on the boat your trying to live in is the hard part, the work itself is a pleasure.

i wish more boat yard owners were like clive.

if youve got it use it innit.

jill

[Guest DAYTONA-BILL]

Hi Jill, what`s been happening to the boat lately, Any progress or is she finished?. Regards ............Neil.

[jillR]

hi neil

winter has stopped progress

even if i taurped the boat over, its too cold and damp to paint or varnish etc.

jill

[Guest]

the offer of new vinyl boat names still stands, just let me know when your ready,

[jillR]

hi dave

i havent forgotten

fine weather will spur me on soon

jill

[jillR]

yay, ive found the old aft well deck canopy to use for a pattern

now ill have to look for a suitable machine to sew a new one on as i bought the material a couple of

years back.

if i can find a better seamstress that wont charge me to much it would probably be far better.

jill

[Springsong]

Good news Jill

[jillR]

hi barry

i was well pleased to find it at last

it at least gives me the option to try and make it myself if needed.

i know some marquee makers and they just might let me use one of their machines.

ill try for some local quotes 1st.

jill

[Guest DAYTONA-BILL]

Well Jill, the warmer weather has been here for a few weeks now, so there`s no excuse . Have you been back on the resoration work yet, and if so, what have you done?. Regards ..................Neil.

[jillR]

hi neil

the open aft well deck is nearly complete now

the new locker needs its iroko trim stripes around the top edge

and the iroko top back board needs sanding varnishing and fixing in place.

gaps at the top and bottom of the new locker have been left for ventilation.

the new locker has 2 shelves that are not fixed so that they can be removed for storage of a spare gas bottle if wished.

and a couple more coats of paint and varnish all round to come.

[Guest]

I am in love

that wood just melts your heart

Jonny

[Guest DAYTONA-BILL]

Let`s face it Jonny, you`ll love ANYTHING that floats down the river . Seriously though, i totally agree the varnished woodwork certainly does look a real treat . Have you done anymore to the outside Jill, as i`d love to see what she looks like now?. Regards ..........................Neil.

[jillR]

hi neil

the roofs and decks have just been washed down as she was a real state after the winter.

the hull will have to wait a bit as i have a boat along side at the mo.

i have the trusty painting platform so getting right down to the water line is easy.

jill

[jillR]

a piccy i found of golden light 1

thanks terry

http://www.flickr.com/photos/41409347@N ... 1/sizes/l/

[Guest]

a piccy i found of golden light 1

thanks terry

http://www.flickr.com/photos/41409347@N ... 1/sizes/l/

they just glide on water

Jonny

[jillR]

fitting the back board (whatever its called )

[jillR]

hi neil

this is still what she looks like but may change a little soon as im hopfully going to have the roofs painted soon.

but what colour???

maybe very pale blue or cream ?

the new back awning will be dark brown.

[Broadlander3]

Hi Jill...

Pleased to see the pic of GL1 came in handy...If any of my pics are of any use to you in the future, please feel free to use as you require...I would be only too pleased to have them shared than stuck away in an draw somewhere and not appreciated.

Good to see that your resto is still coming along nicely. Are you working on the screens at the moment?

Will PM you later with an update ref SP4

Oh...and the paint for the roof 'Cream' ...with a dark brown canopy...Spot on

Best Regards

Terry

[jillR]

hi terry

thanks.

your pictures are wonderful

i like the idea of cream best to but i had problems getting the right shade

last time it turned out far to yellow for me as i wont a pale browny cream

i find white on the hull or roof looks really stark

a soft pale blue would complement the aft steps but i wouldent have naturally gone for that

the blue steps was an accident as sam had some left over and he used it to get paint on fast with the idea it would be

painted over, but i like it and it stands out in the dark which is whats need with steps.

so the roof colour debate will continue till the last second

the original colour was trackmark brown

jill