CODBLOG22: Combings and Mouldings
If you spend any time comparing different COD’s as I do (sad, I agree!) one of the most obvious differences is in the top Rubbing Strip which runs from stem…
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CODBLOG21: Time For Some Paint
So that we could get better access, the deck panels were removed (we’d only used “slave” steel screws). These panels were given a coat of primer, inside and out. At…
CODBLOG20: Deck Panels
We had decided to fit the deck panels provisionally before we painted the inside of the boat. We had worked out that 4 sheets of Marine Ply would be needed…
CODBLOG19: Carlins and Side Deck Beams
Another trip to our friendly woodyard in Trefnant and we had the two Carlins, which are the beams which run down each side of the cockpit to support the side…
CODBLOG18: Work Recommences January 2012
Work had stopped on the boat because the roof of the tent had blown off with the gales at New Year. Everything was covered with tarpaulins so it was a…
CODBLOG17: Storm Damage
Since we put the tent up, the big question has always been “How long will it last?”. On a nice calm day we don’t even think about it — but…
CODBLOG16: Deck Beams
All the old deck beams, bar one, needed renewing. A visit to our friendly woodyard in Trefnant had procured the necessary timber for them. Going round the yard pulling random…
CODBLOG15: Up to deck level at last.
It was time to fit the Rubbing Strips and Top Planks that we had prepared earlier. Handling was the dangerous bit. Having had one disaster through trying to bend one…
CODBLOG14: Top planks.
The Top Planks and the Rubbing Strips all need replacing. This is a big job because they run the full lenght of the boat, they are shaped to fit the…