Repairs to the deck aft of the cabin are underway.
The deck boards have been removed, the deck beams are being repaired or replaced.
Deck beams at the forward and aft end of the cockpit have been fabricated.
S/V Laura Ellen
- a Bluenose Jr. schooner designed by W. J. Roué
Ships Log - Oct 6, 2009
Ships Log - Jul 24, 2009
After the injectors and Injector pump were serviced, the engine was run on the test bench to determine if there were and problems. Two significant oil leaks were found.
The first leak was caused by corrosion to one corner of the oil pan.
Another leak was found to be the result of a corroded timing gear cover.
With the use of the engine hoist I lifted the engine off the test stand in order to gain access to the oil pan.
The replacement (used) oil pan and timing cover installed.
Ships Log - Jul 16, 2009
Picked up the order of Southern Yellow Pine from the wood dealer and milled it at a friends boat shop.
The wood was cut to width and thickness and bevelled.
Ships Log - Jul 4, 2009
Calking is now nearly complete. Seam compound has been applied to the starboard side.
Ships Log - May 27, 2009
Laura Ellen now has a coat of primer and caulking has begun.
Ships Log - Mar 27, 2009
The deck from the aft end of the cabin trunck to the stern has been removed and will be replanked..
Ships Log - Mar 20, 2009
The cockpit coaming was removed to get access to the deck planking. This was not an easy task since the coaming was adhered to the deck and through bolted. A sawsall was used to separate the coaming from the deck.
Ships Log - Mar 15, 2009
The last week has seens the preparation work for firing uo the engine. Despite the efforts to start the engine, it still has yet to run.
Work has started on the deck repairs. The deck planking is being removed, starting at the stern and working forward.
Cross section of deck plank
Ships Log - Jan 14, 2009
I was contacted, via e-mail, by another Bluenose Jr. owner. Port Luck sails the San Fransisco Bay area.
Ships Log - Sep 14, 2008
Pitch was poured into the hollow areas at the joints between the frames, keel, floors and planks. The pitch is meant to fill voids that could hold water and allow the water to drain to the low point of the bilge .
