As the financial adviser for this project I fell it my duty to say WT@%* . Are you kidding me a stainless steel bolt or (hub nut not my husband the thing he purchased) was 40$... Are you kidding me ! well the steering wheel can go on now so I guess it was important... Continue Reading →
break down to the last post as requested .... The storage compartments are complete now and with that done we have to move to strengthening the cockpit floor. Our issue is to keep the cockpit floor from flexing and take the strain off when turning the wheel . So you will see in the photos... Continue Reading →
Steering ? I'm sure it is important, but really ; it has to be so involved ? It is a boat for christ sake ! So it goes like this the floor holding up the steering column has to be strengthened and made to where it will not flex when turning the wheel for the... Continue Reading →
Well it seems as though we have made some progress, well let me say burt made progress. I have been unable to help due to work but it is coming along. as you can see he has formed all of the storage compartments sanded and added fiberglass to strengthen, epoxy and sand them to make... Continue Reading →
Well everyone we had hoped to be further along but work on call has taken up a lot of the work time, But we are excited we have the new booms and the spars ( mast ) will be here tomorrow ! in these updated photos you will see I have removed the rubber mats... Continue Reading →
Just thought I would update everyone, we have been away in TX with my son whom graduated from the USAF, but work will now be back in full swing, I will have some pictures to post in a day or so, we are now changing some of the design areas in the aft seating and... Continue Reading →
As you can see here we have some work to do. At the bow you will see paint has peeled away also on the port and starboard side as well. down the port and starboard side you will notice slip pads were put down these will be removed and we will be resurfacing with textured... Continue Reading →
For everyone that missed it we changed the site name , we are now called formosa 41' this is to help followers with the refit of the boat. please copy the link http://formosa41ketch.blogspot.com/ and add to your favorite pages.
Work has begun on the jean marie, as you can see the teak cleaned up well and all is in good shape, here we show the start of the scrub down , we will be resurfacing the top and sealing all areas to make it water tight.
Right through Lincolnton !
New River Boat Works 