The Westerbeke W-27 has been serviced and is ready for reinstallation.
S/V Laura Ellen
- a Bluenose Jr. schooner designed by W. J. Roué
Ships Log - Aug 19, 2008
Ships Log - Aug 7, 2008
Laura Ellen with the topside and bottom paint applied.
A "roll and tip" technique was used to apply the finish.
Ships Log - Jul 31, 2008
The old prop shaft coupling and the flexible coupling have been removed. Due to the amount of corrosion, the old coupling could not be removed from the prop shaft. The shaft was found to be worn badly in the area of the stuffing gland.
A new shaft was fabricated at a local machine shop using the old shaft as a pattern. The new flexible coupling ready for installation.
Ships Log - Jul 17, 2008
The Westerbeke W-27 has been removed for service. The prop coupling, flexible coupling and shift bracket are rusted and will be replaced.
The new bronze seacocks have arrived and are awaiting installation. All thru hull fittings will be replaced.
Ships Log - Jul 11, 2008
Caulking is now complete, seam compound has been applied and two costs of bronze bottom paint has been applied. 
Transom has been stained and varnished.
Ships Log - May 26, 2008
CPES has now been applied to the starboard side. The waterline has been located using a laser level and taped off.
Ships Log - May 25, 2008
Laura Ellen has been moved back into the the shop. Final sanding is complete on the port side and underway on the starboard side. CEPS has been applied to the port side.
Ships Log - May 3, 2008
Laura Ellen has been moved outside the shed while other boats are moved out of the shop. The humid weather ia helping to bring the moisture content of the wood up.
Ships Log - Apr 24, 2008
The boat has been tented in plastic and humidifiers are running to increase the moisture content of the boat. The caulking process can begin once the humidity level rises.
Ships Log - Jan 5, 2008
Transom planking is now complete. The plan, at this time, is to varnish the transom. The hull will be painted the Interlux Brightside Blue-Glo White.
