Refinished Projects

  • This is the boat before I started.

    This is the boat before I started.

  • After sanding off the old varnish, I cut out holes for the new hatches.

    After sanding off the old varnish, I cut out holes for the new hatches.

  • New hatch opening.

    New hatch opening.

  • Bulkheads being fiberglassed.

    Bulkheads being fiberglassed.

  • New rudder being installed.

    New rudder being installed.

  • The finished project.

    The finished project.

  • View of the removable compass and new deck rigging.

    View of the removable compass and new deck rigging.

  • Aft deck.

    Aft deck.

Refinish #1 - Pygmy Osprey Triple

This project is a refinish/refit of a previously built Pygmy Osprey Triple. I added a rudder, bulkheads, hatches, deck bungees, compasses, and a carrying handle.    

Length:  20 feet 
Beam:  30 inches
Weight: ~60 lbs.

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  • The bottom of the boat was well used.

    The bottom of the boat was well used.

  • After sanding the old varnish off, the deck receives a new coat of varnish.

    After sanding the old varnish off, the deck receives a new coat of varnish.

  • The bottom of the boat looks brand new after a fresh coat of varnish.

    The bottom of the boat looks brand new after a fresh coat of varnish.

  • Soft pad-eyes ready to install.

    Soft pad-eyes ready to install.

  • Finished project.

    Finished project.

  • The new rigging with soft pad-eyes.

    The new rigging with soft pad-eyes.

  • Fore deck rigging.

    Fore deck rigging.

  • Aft deck rigging.

    Aft deck rigging.

Refinish #2 - Pygmy Coho

This project was refinish/refit of a previously built Pygmy Coho.   I renewed the varnish and changed the stock Pygmy rigging to soft pad-eyes.

Length:  17 feet 6 inches
Beam:  23 inches
Weight: ~40 lbs

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Refinish #3 - Pygmy Arctic Tern

This project was refinish/refit of a previously built Pygmy Arctic Tern. I renewed the varnish and changed the stock Pygmy rigging to soft pad-eyes.

Length:  17 feet
Beam:  23 inches
Weight: 39 lbs

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  • The bottom paint was in very bad shape when I got the boat.

    The bottom paint was in very bad shape when I got the boat.

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  • The old paint was sanded to the primer.

    The old paint was sanded to the primer.

  • A large crack in the hull that needed to be repaired.

    A large crack in the hull that needed to be repaired.

  • The crack was repaired with a section of fiberglass.

    The crack was repaired with a section of fiberglass.

  • New bottom paint on the hull.

    New bottom paint on the hull.

  • The varnish had flaked off of much of the interior. Some of the wood was permanently water stained.

    The varnish had flaked off of much of the interior. Some of the wood was permanently water stained.

  • The aft seat had completely lost its varnish.

    The aft seat had completely lost its varnish.

  • Sanding has begun.

    Sanding has begun.

  • The interior is complete. The discolored sections are still visible, but on the whole, the boat looks much better.

    The interior is complete. The discolored sections are still visible, but on the whole, the boat looks much better.

Refinish #6 - CLC Annapolis Wherry

This project was refinish/repair of a previously built Chesapeake Light Craft Annapolis Wherry. I sanded the old varnish and paint off, repaired a large section of the hull, and applied new varnish and paint.  

Length:  17 feet 9 inches
Beam:  38 inches
Weight: ~65 lbs

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  • 9/27/14 - Before the refinish work begins.

    9/27/14 - Before the refinish work begins.

  • Before shot.

    Before shot.

  • Before shot.

    Before shot.

  • The condition of the hull is in very rough shape.

    The condition of the hull is in very rough shape.

  • 9/29/14 - The deck is partially sanded in preparation for new epoxy.

    9/29/14 - The deck is partially sanded in preparation for new epoxy.

  • 9/30/14 - Several sections of the hull needed fiberglass repair. The area is taped off so the ends of the fiberglass don't fray.

    9/30/14 - Several sections of the hull needed fiberglass repair. The area is taped off so the ends of the fiberglass don't fray.

  • The fiberglass patch.

    The fiberglass patch.

  • Fiberglass is wetted out with epoxy. The discolored, damaged area is still visible, but it will be protected and waterproof now.

    Fiberglass is wetted out with epoxy. The discolored, damaged area is still visible, but it will be protected and waterproof now.

  • Another area is patched with fiberglass.

    Another area is patched with fiberglass.

  • A view of the patch after the tape is removed.

    A view of the patch after the tape is removed.

  • 10/1/14 - The hull is given a fill coat of epoxy.

    10/1/14 - The hull is given a fill coat of epoxy.

  • The patched area after the fill coat of epoxy.

    The patched area after the fill coat of epoxy.

  • 10/4/14 - The deck has been sanded and a fill coat of epoxy has been applied.

    10/4/14 - The deck has been sanded and a fill coat of epoxy has been applied.

  • 10/6/14 - The boat is stood on its bow for an endpour.

    10/6/14 - The boat is stood on its bow for an endpour.

  • 10/8/14 - The old misplaced hole in the bow is filled and a new one drilled.

    10/8/14 - The old misplaced hole in the bow is filled and a new one drilled.

  • 10/14/14 - Sanding is complete.

    10/14/14 - Sanding is complete.

  • 10/19/14 - The bulkheads and hatch lips are prepped for fiberglassing on one side.

    10/19/14 - The bulkheads and hatch lips are prepped for fiberglassing on one side.

  • The hull is ready for varnish.

    The hull is ready for varnish.

  • 10/29/14 - First coat of varnish on the hull!

    10/29/14 - First coat of varnish on the hull!

  • 11/6/14 - The final coat of varnish is on the deck.

    11/6/14 - The final coat of varnish is on the deck.

  • 11/8/14 - The boat is finished. It looks much better than when I started.

    11/8/14 - The boat is finished. It looks much better than when I started.

  • Pygmy Coho - Refinish #7

    Pygmy Coho - Refinish #7

Refinish #7 - Pygmy Coho 

This project was refinish/repair of a previously built Pygmy Coho.  I sanded the the entire boat down, repaired several sections of fiberglass, and applied new varnish.  

Length:  17 feet 6 inches
Beam:  23 inches
Weight: ~45 lbs

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  • The boat is in rough shape after sitting on a dock for 20 years.

    The boat is in rough shape after sitting on a dock for 20 years.

  • The hull needs some cleaning.

    The hull needs some cleaning.

  • The hull has been scrubbed clean.

    The hull has been scrubbed clean.

  • The transom had rotted out and was filled with thickened epoxy.

    The transom had rotted out and was filled with thickened epoxy.

  • The seats need some work.

    The seats need some work.

  • One of the oarlocks after it has been partially cleaned up.

    One of the oarlocks after it has been partially cleaned up.

  • The hull gets a coat of primer.

    The hull gets a coat of primer.

  • First coat of Interlux Sapphire Blue.

    First coat of Interlux Sapphire Blue.

  • Three coats have been applied.

    Three coats have been applied.

  • The interior is primed.

    The interior is primed.

  • First coat of interior paint.

    First coat of interior paint.

  • The seats and rails are varnished.

    The seats and rails are varnished.

  • The boat is finished!

    The boat is finished!

  • View of the custom built rudder assembly.

    View of the custom built rudder assembly.

  • Quartermaster 10

    Quartermaster 10

  • Quartermaster 10

    Quartermaster 10

  • All rigged up and on the trailer!

    All rigged up and on the trailer!

  • Quartermaster 10

    Quartermaster 10

Refinish #8 - Quartermaster 10

This beauty was originally owned by the family that owns the Space Needle. It lived on a dock on the tip of Hunts Point for 30 years and now has new life.

It just went through a complete professional refurbishment with new paint inside and out, new transom, and new rudder. It comes with sail, two piece aluminum mast, refinished oars, dagger board, aluminum boom with rigging, and a cover. 

This boat is 10 feet long with a 4 foot 4 inch beam. It weighs about 200 pounds. It is fiberglass with teak rails and seats. 

Length:  10 feet
Beam:  4 feet 23 inches
Weight: ~200 lbs

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  • 4/25/17 - The boat was not in too bad of a state, but it definitely needed some attention.

    4/25/17 - The boat was not in too bad of a state, but it definitely needed some attention.

  • 5/1/17 - All of the floorboards are removed so the interior of the hull can be inspected and repaired.

    5/1/17 - All of the floorboards are removed so the interior of the hull can be inspected and repaired.

  • The floorboards are temporarily put back in the boat.

    The floorboards are temporarily put back in the boat.

  • 5/11/17 - The starboard side has two coats and the port side has one coat of paint.

    5/11/17 - The starboard side has two coats and the port side has one coat of paint.

  • View of the other side of the hull.

    View of the other side of the hull.

  • 5/31/17 - The port side floorboards are placed in the boat.

    5/31/17 - The port side floorboards are placed in the boat.

  • 6/4/17 - The project is finished!

    6/4/17 - The project is finished!

  • The inside of the cockpit.

    The inside of the cockpit.

  • Cockpit.

    Cockpit.

Refinish #9 - 15 ft. Marsh Cat Sailboat

This gorgeous little sailboat was refinished with new varnish and areas of new paint. There were also a few repairs needed as well.

Length:  15 feet
Beam:  6 feet 11 inches
Weight: ~1300 lbs

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  • 9/17/17 - This is the condition of the boat before the refinish.

    9/17/17 - This is the condition of the boat before the refinish.

  • Drilled out holes are filled with thickened epoxy.

    Drilled out holes are filled with thickened epoxy.

  • Split seam is taped off for fiberglassing.

    Split seam is taped off for fiberglassing.

  • 9/19/17 - Damaged area on the hull is fiberglassed.

    9/19/17 - Damaged area on the hull is fiberglassed.

  • Damage to stern stem is fiberglassed.

    Damage to stern stem is fiberglassed.

  • 9/20/17 - The entire boat is sanded in preparation for varnish.

    9/20/17 - The entire boat is sanded in preparation for varnish.

  • 9/25/17 - The third coat of varnish is applied to the hull.

    9/25/17 - The third coat of varnish is applied to the hull.

  • 9/29/17 - Several coats of varnish are applied to the deck.

    9/29/17 - Several coats of varnish are applied to the deck.

  • 9/30/17 - The refinish is complete.

    9/30/17 - The refinish is complete.

  • View of the new soft padeyes and adjustable seat back.

    View of the new soft padeyes and adjustable seat back.

Pygmy Pinguino Sport - Refinish #10

Several repairs will be made on this boat and it will get a complete refinish.

Length:  13 feet 
Beam:  25.5 inches
Weight: ~35 lbs.

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  • 12/18/18 - Work has started on the refinish of a Pygmy Coho.

    12/18/18 - Work has started on the refinish of a Pygmy Coho.

  • Most of the deck rigging has been removed.

    Most of the deck rigging has been removed.

  • The varnish on the bottom is flaking off.

    The varnish on the bottom is flaking off.

  • 12/19/18 - The old artwork created a

    12/19/18 - The old artwork created a "shadow" in the fading of the underlying wood.

  • 12/21/18 - The deck is sanded.

    12/21/18 - The deck is sanded.

  • 12/29/18 - Fiberglass patches are applied to areas that had some delamination.

    12/29/18 - Fiberglass patches are applied to areas that had some delamination.

  • 1/10/19 - The first coat of varnish is applied to the hull.

    1/10/19 - The first coat of varnish is applied to the hull.

  • 1/10/19 - The first coat of varnish is applied to the hull.

    1/10/19 - The first coat of varnish is applied to the hull.

  • The strapless hatch system is ready for use.

    The strapless hatch system is ready for use.

  • 1/22/19 - The refinish is complete!

    1/22/19 - The refinish is complete!

  • View of the soft padeyes and upgraded seat.

    View of the soft padeyes and upgraded seat.

  • The tribal artwork is still visible.

    The tribal artwork is still visible.

  • View from the stern.

    View from the stern.

Refinish #11 - Pygmy Coho

This project is a refinish/refit of a previously built Pygmy Coho. I renewed the varnish, added soft padeyes, a custom seat, nameplate, and added a strapless hatch system.

Length:  17 feet 6 inches
Beam:  23 inches
Weight: ~40 lbs

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  • 10/2/19 - The boat before the refinish.

    10/2/19 - The boat before the refinish.

  • 10/7/19 - The fiberglass cloth is stripped off much of the deck.

    10/7/19 - The fiberglass cloth is stripped off much of the deck.

  • 10/8/19 - The deck is partially sanded.

    10/8/19 - The deck is partially sanded.

  • 10/9/19 - All fiberglass, epoxy, and blotchy wood areas are sanded away.

    10/9/19 - All fiberglass, epoxy, and blotchy wood areas are sanded away.

  • 10/9/19 - All fiberglass, epoxy, and blotchy wood areas are sanded away.

    10/9/19 - All fiberglass, epoxy, and blotchy wood areas are sanded away.

  • Recessed fittings are sanded flush.

    Recessed fittings are sanded flush.

  • The fiberglass is saturated.

    The fiberglass is saturated.

  • 10/26/19 - The deck is sanded and ready for varnish.

    10/26/19 - The deck is sanded and ready for varnish.

  • First coat of varnish is applied.

    First coat of varnish is applied.

  • Second coat of varnish.

    Second coat of varnish.

  • 10/31/19 - The boat is finished!

    10/31/19 - The boat is finished!

  • The blotches are gone.

    The blotches are gone.

  • Deck rigging.

    Deck rigging.

Guillemot Night Heron Double - Refinish #12

This project is a refinish/refit of a previously built Guillemot Night Heron Double. I am completely stripping the fiberglass from the deck and sanding the wood to remove unsightly splotches. I will be re-fiberglassing the deck, and re varnishing the entire boat. I will also add recessed deck fittings.

Length:  21 feet
Beam:  25 inches
Weight: ~90 lbs

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  • 10/5/20 - The boat before work is started.

    10/5/20 - The boat before work is started.

  • Hatches are traced out on the deck.

    Hatches are traced out on the deck.

  • 10/6/20 - Damage on the bottom of the hull.

    10/6/20 - Damage on the bottom of the hull.

  • More damage.

    More damage.

  • The damaged areas have been sanded down and patched with epoxy.

    The damaged areas have been sanded down and patched with epoxy.

  • 10/7/20 - The patched areas are sanded and taped off.

    10/7/20 - The patched areas are sanded and taped off.

  • Other side of the hull.

    Other side of the hull.

  • The taped areas are fiberglassed.

    The taped areas are fiberglassed.

  • The fiberglass is trimmed off.

    The fiberglass is trimmed off.

  • 10/13/20 - Footbrace studs are installed.

    10/13/20 - Footbrace studs are installed.

  • 10/22/20 - Hatch lips are epoxied in the stern hatch.

    10/22/20 - Hatch lips are epoxied in the stern hatch.

  • Hatch lips are epoxied in the forward hatch.

    Hatch lips are epoxied in the forward hatch.

  • 10/26/20 - The Hull is ready for varnish.

    10/26/20 - The Hull is ready for varnish.

  • The first coat of varnish is applied.

    The first coat of varnish is applied.

  • 11/10/20 - The boat is complete.

    11/10/20 - The boat is complete.

Pygmy Pinguino Sport- Refinish #13

I repaired and refinished this boat. I also added hatches, deck rigging, and a custom seat.

Length:  13 feet
Beam:  25.5 in.
Weight: 34 lbs.

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  • 4/21/21 - This is the condition of the boat at the beginning.

    4/21/21 - This is the condition of the boat at the beginning.

  • The gaps between panels are filled with thickened epoxy.

    The gaps between panels are filled with thickened epoxy.

  • The hull is given several seal coats of epoxy.

    The hull is given several seal coats of epoxy.

  • Deck plates are added to the bulkheads.

    Deck plates are added to the bulkheads.

  • Aft bulkhead.

    Aft bulkhead.

  • Forward bulkhead.

    Forward bulkhead.

  • Hull gets two coats of primer.

    Hull gets two coats of primer.

  • First coat of paint.

    First coat of paint.

  • Several coats of paint.

    Several coats of paint.

  • Aluminum rub strips are added to the skids and skeg.

    Aluminum rub strips are added to the skids and skeg.

  • The interior is varnished.

    The interior is varnished.

  • 5/28/21 - The refinish is done.

    5/28/21 - The refinish is done.

  • Passagemaker Dinghy

    Passagemaker Dinghy

CLC Passagemaker Dinghy- Refinish #14

This boat got new paint and varnish. I also added deck plates for storage.

Length:  11 feet 7 in.
Beam:  56 in.
Weight: 90 lbs.

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  • 6/28/22 - The kayak inside it's custom cover.

    6/28/22 - The kayak inside it's custom cover.

  • 6/29/22 - The kayak is in mostly good condition with some sun damage along the edges.

    6/29/22 - The kayak is in mostly good condition with some sun damage along the edges.

  • Area where varnish and epoxy have cracked off.

    Area where varnish and epoxy have cracked off.

  • View from the bow.

    View from the bow.

  • 6/30/22 - The hull is partially sanded.

    6/30/22 - The hull is partially sanded.

  • The bottom is in better shape.

    The bottom is in better shape.

  • 7/5/22 - Several coats of varnish are applied to the hull bottom and hatch covers.

    7/5/22 - Several coats of varnish are applied to the hull bottom and hatch covers.

  • 7/6/22 - The deck is sanded and ready for varnish.

    7/6/22 - The deck is sanded and ready for varnish.

  • First coat of varnish is applied.

    First coat of varnish is applied.

  • 7/10/22 - The refinish is done!

    7/10/22 - The refinish is done!

Strip built kayak - Refinish #15

This boat received a few epoxy repairs and new varnish.

Length:  17 feet
Beam:  ~24 in.
Weight: ~40 lbs.

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  • 7/10/22 - The project begins by epoxying together the spars.

    7/10/22 - The project begins by epoxying together the spars.

  • 7/18/22 - The mast partner stiffeners are epoxied in place.

    7/18/22 - The mast partner stiffeners are epoxied in place.

  • Mast partner knees are sealed with epoxy.

    Mast partner knees are sealed with epoxy.

  • A new seat to match the others is made to replace the current seat.

    A new seat to match the others is made to replace the current seat.

  • 7/19/22 - Mast partner supports are epoxied in place.

    7/19/22 - Mast partner supports are epoxied in place.

  • Overall shot of boat.

    Overall shot of boat.

  • 7/20/22 - The mast partner supports are fiberglassed for extra strength.

    7/20/22 - The mast partner supports are fiberglassed for extra strength.

  • 7/28/22 - The mast partner is sealed with epoxy.

    7/28/22 - The mast partner is sealed with epoxy.

  • The spars have been shaped and sealed with epoxy.

    The spars have been shaped and sealed with epoxy.

CLC Boats Northeaster Dory - Refinish #16

I did a lug rig conversion on this boat. I also made a few minor repairs on the seats.

Length:  17 feet
Beam:  56 in.
Weight: 100 lbs.

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  • 7/18/23 - The boat in it's beginning state. (The port rails have already been removed.)

    7/18/23 - The boat in it's beginning state. (The port rails have already been removed.)

  • 7/19/23 - The port side rails are epoxied back into place.

    7/19/23 - The port side rails are epoxied back into place.

  • 7/20/23 - The rails are removed.

    7/20/23 - The rails are removed.

  • Both sets of rails are epoxied back on the boat.

    Both sets of rails are epoxied back on the boat.

  • 9/5/23 - Damaged areas are filled with epoxy and reinforced with fiberglass tape.

    9/5/23 - Damaged areas are filled with epoxy and reinforced with fiberglass tape.

  • 9/12/23 - The rails are sealed with epoxy.

    9/12/23 - The rails are sealed with epoxy.

  • 9/13/23 - The interior and half the rails are sanded.

    9/13/23 - The interior and half the rails are sanded.

  • 9/15/23 - First coat of interior paint is applied.

    9/15/23 - First coat of interior paint is applied.

  • 9/17/23 - Second coat of paint.

    9/17/23 - Second coat of paint.

  • 9/18/23 - The third coat of paint is applied.

    9/18/23 - The third coat of paint is applied.

  • 9/20/23 - The boat is flipped for work on the hull.

    9/20/23 - The boat is flipped for work on the hull.

  • The hull is sanded.

    The hull is sanded.

  • 9/21/23 - First coat of paint is applied.

    9/21/23 - First coat of paint is applied.

  • Bronze cleats are cleaned.

    Bronze cleats are cleaned.

  • 9/22/23 - Second coat of paint.

    9/22/23 - Second coat of paint.

  • View from the bow.

    View from the bow.

  • 9/24/23 - Paint on the hull is complete.

    9/24/23 - Paint on the hull is complete.

  • 9/25/23 - First coat of varnish on the rails.

    9/25/23 - First coat of varnish on the rails.

  • 9/27/23 - New hubs and bearings are installed on the trailer.

    9/27/23 - New hubs and bearings are installed on the trailer.

  • 9/27/23 - The refinish is complete.

    9/27/23 - The refinish is complete.

  • Gig Harbor Whitehall 14

    Gig Harbor Whitehall 14

Gig Harbor Boats Whitehall 14 - Refinish #17

I am repairing some areas of damage, repainting the inside and outside, and repairing the trailer for this boat.

Length:  14 feet
Beam:  55 in.
Weight: 145 lbs.

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  • 2/1/24 - The boat when I started.

    2/1/24 - The boat when I started.

  • The original cloth deck.

    The original cloth deck.

  • Cloth deck is removed.

    Cloth deck is removed.

  • Carbon tube is installed to create a secure place to tie line.

    Carbon tube is installed to create a secure place to tie line.

  • Tube is installed in the stern.

    Tube is installed in the stern.

  • 2/5/24 - Sections of paint and wood are damaged.

    2/5/24 - Sections of paint and wood are damaged.

  • Stern damage.

    Stern damage.

  • Holes are filled.

    Holes are filled.

  • Damage from dragging the boat up on rocks.

    Damage from dragging the boat up on rocks.

  • 2/6/24 - The wheel brackets are removed from the sliding seat.

    2/6/24 - The wheel brackets are removed from the sliding seat.

  • The hull is sanded and fiberglass is laid on the wood rubstrip.

    The hull is sanded and fiberglass is laid on the wood rubstrip.

  • Areas of damage and the too sharp edges of the chines will be repaired.

    Areas of damage and the too sharp edges of the chines will be repaired.

  • 2/7/24 - The glass is saturated with epoxy. And gaps between chines are epoxy filled at places most likely to scrape.

    2/7/24 - The glass is saturated with epoxy. And gaps between chines are epoxy filled at places most likely to scrape.

  • Damaged area covered with fiberglass.

    Damaged area covered with fiberglass.

  • 2/9/24 - Epoxy repairs are sanded.

    2/9/24 - Epoxy repairs are sanded.

  • 2/10/24 - First coat of new paint is applied.

    2/10/24 - First coat of new paint is applied.

  • 2/12/24 - Second coat of paint.

    2/12/24 - Second coat of paint.

  • 2/14/24 - Final coat of paint is applied.

    2/14/24 - Final coat of paint is applied.

  • 2/15/24 - Bottom is taped off for dynel fabric reinforcement.

    2/15/24 - Bottom is taped off for dynel fabric reinforcement.

  • Look at the stern.

    Look at the stern.

  • Both sides are taped.

    Both sides are taped.

  • Dynel fabric is layed on the bottom.

    Dynel fabric is layed on the bottom.

  • 2/16/24 - The dynel fabric is saturated with epoxy.

    2/16/24 - The dynel fabric is saturated with epoxy.

  • 2/19/24 - The dynel weave is filled with epoxy with graphite powder in it.

    2/19/24 - The dynel weave is filled with epoxy with graphite powder in it.

  • 2/27/24 - The last few paint touch ups are done.

    2/27/24 - The last few paint touch ups are done.

  • 2/28/24 - Measuring the footbrace because it will be moved.

    2/28/24 - Measuring the footbrace because it will be moved.

  • 3/1/24 - Forward deck supports are epoxied in place.

    3/1/24 - Forward deck supports are epoxied in place.

  • Frame is trimmed to accomate new footbrace position.

    Frame is trimmed to accomate new footbrace position.

  • New position for footbrace rail.

    New position for footbrace rail.

  • 3/6/24 - Mast support is installed.

    3/6/24 - Mast support is installed.

  • Spacer blocks are epoxied in place.

    Spacer blocks are epoxied in place.

  • 4/13/24 - New supports for longer seat rails are epoxied in place.

    4/13/24 - New supports for longer seat rails are epoxied in place.

  • Ceconite cloth is laid out on forward deck.

    Ceconite cloth is laid out on forward deck.

  • The cloth is trimmed and heat shrinked in place.

    The cloth is trimmed and heat shrinked in place.

  • 3/14/24 - Ceconite is laid on the aft deck frame.

    3/14/24 - Ceconite is laid on the aft deck frame.

  • The ceconite is glued down and heat stretched.

    The ceconite is glued down and heat stretched.

  • The ceconite is sealed with epoxy.

    The ceconite is sealed with epoxy.

  • 3/18/24 - The floorboards are epoxy sealed.

    3/18/24 - The floorboards are epoxy sealed.

  • 3/20/24 - First coat of paint on the deck.

    3/20/24 - First coat of paint on the deck.

  • 3/22/24 - Blocking for the floorboards is fit.

    3/22/24 - Blocking for the floorboards is fit.

  • Aft floorboards.

    Aft floorboards.

  • 3/25/24 - The floor boards are painted.

    3/25/24 - The floor boards are painted.

  • 3/27/24 - The tape is removed after several coats of paint.

    3/27/24 - The tape is removed after several coats of paint.

  • Floorboards are taped off for nonskid.

    Floorboards are taped off for nonskid.

  • 3/29/24 - Radar refletor mast is installed.

    3/29/24 - Radar refletor mast is installed.

  • Custom name graphics are installed.

    Custom name graphics are installed.

  • New seat rails and floorboards are installed.

    New seat rails and floorboards are installed.

  • The boat is finished!

    The boat is finished!

  • 3/29/24 - The refinish is done!

    3/29/24 - The refinish is done!

  • Savo 575

    Savo 575

  • Custom mast holder.

    Custom mast holder.

  • Interior with reworked floorboards and longer seat rails.

    Interior with reworked floorboards and longer seat rails.

  • Savo 575

    Savo 575

Savo 575 - Refinish #18

This is a Finnish racing rowboat. It has been modified with extra wide seat rails, bulkheads, fabric decks, a built in bilge pump, and fittings for a cockpit tent. I re-painted, re-worked the decks, installed new oarlocks, and fixed some damage.

Length:  5750 mm
Beam:  1250 mm
Weight: 39 kg

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