Lightning Update - pics

[Carl Simmons]

I finished the deck beams and started working on the seat supports. Here is a picture of the finished deck beams

http://www.imagestation.com/picture/sraid36/p43a3edc2664b3c6840f9b51986cefafe/fd21f3cb.jpg

The seat supports will be mounted with the actual seats added after the inside hull has been painted. I have layed in the seat slats to check the fit. The seats were salvaged from a defunct lightning.

http://www.imagestation.com/picture/sraid36/p8cfa55991f11f6aa2f542a2aa80d0a66/fd21f3b7.jpg

http://www.imagestation.com/picture/sraid36/p59be691017584e4fe19bb4119dd36831/fd21f3b1.jpg

I should have the seat supports finished this week. There is several tasks needing to be done before the deck goes on including: Painting, supports for the Chain Plates, Center board drum and floatation.

Carl.

[tnert]

Thanks, Carl for the update. She sure is looking good. My Lightning is still upside down awaiting re-planking. Some day I'll get to flip her and have at the topsides. I've never seen a complete Lightning, so every picture I see is an inspiration. So that is where those curved seats I have stored in the trusses will go.

[Mr. Know It All]

Impressive work Carl. Great Pictures. smile.gif
Kevin in Ohio

[John of Phoenix]

Even at this stage, those great lines show through. Looking good.

That's an intersting "boat shed" you've set up.

[WFK]

Damn Carl,
you're moving right along,......looks great!

[Alan D. Hyde]

Looks good, Carl.

She should be ready to sail this Spring.

Congratulations on your progress.

Alan

[Carl Simmons]

Just a quick update (no pics),

This weekend I installed the Boweye, finished the rudder, chainplate supports and more painting. I'm hoping to start installing the deck this week. I also got about half the rigging parts I need, some are on backorder. Dave Nickels has been a tremondous help in working with me to determine the best rigging setup and still keep the woodsy feel. I plan on having an adjustable backstay, boom vang 4:1, clew outhaul, crosby main sheet rigging, and jib car set (mounted just inside the splash guard). I will most likely need to replace the track on my wooden mast for the goose neck fitting from the boom. The one on the mast is an 7/8" internal and we can't a mate.

I will post pictures of the rigging as I install it for those who are restoring lightnings to see what I ended up with.

Carl.

[brian.cunningham]

Originally posted by John Teetsel:
Even at this stage, those great lines show through. Looking good.

That's an intersting "boat shed" you've set up.Ditto, on both points!