CODBLOG12: Ribs good to go
We’ve finished the ribs — that is we’ve replaced all that we think is necessary. There is one original one left which looks OK so it will stay. Hope we…
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CODBLOG11: The New Stem
Arthur had been whittling away at the big banana-shaped piece of oak and this week arrived at the boat with the new stem ready for its first fitting. This was…
CODBLOG10: – Gwalch’s Back End
The old transom was shot so a suitable slab of new wood was purchased from our friendly woodyard in Trefnant. Using the old transom as a template Rod cut a…
CODBLOG 9 — COD Centenary Project — Ribbing Continues on GWALCH
We are now passed the halfway point with the re-ribbing of Gwalch with 24 done already. Following instructions from Arthur, Keith and I have cracked on with it. We have…
CODBLOG8 – GWALCH : Let Ribbing Commence
COD ribs are made from North American Rock Elm. Your common or garden European Rock Elm wont do — its not flexible enough. It is also resistant to water and…
CODBLOG 7 — Start of the Rebuild
The floorbeams that came out were mostly in two halves. By putting them together a template could be made to make new beams using 1.5ins. thick oak. This is were…
CODBLOG 6 — Llandrillo College and CYMBA
Last June Llandrillo College officially opened its new MBEC Centre, for Marine, Building and Environment training and it is a first class facility. The Marine workshop provides training for NVQ…
CODBLOG 5 : Gwalch — The Work Progresses
We numbered up all the deck beams before removing them. Most of them are shot and need replacing but we will use them as patterns for the new ones. All…
CODBLOG 4 : Tools of the Trade
The CODs are not lightweight dingies! They weigh a ton and with a fixed keel require substantial support and careful handling (or lots of strong and willing bodies!) As we…