Little Jim relaunched..

[John B]

Little Jim , a mid nineteen thirties Logan cruiser racer of around 43 ft was relaunched on friday after a 2 year refit in the Peter Brookes yard.
Substantial strengthening work to the step and bow sections and a full interior reconfiguration .The keel came off and she was given new keelbolts and all her systems were replaced or overhauled.
A fantastic result to a very high standard, she's just lovely to sit aboard.
A few snaps from this afternoon.

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spot the stove
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[dhic001]

Excellent stuff there Mr B. The standard of workmanship looks superb, almost too good to use. When are you selling the kids into slavery so Waione can look like this?
Daniel

[Hwyl]

Very nice, is that the original layout? I'll grab a quarter berth please, but don't let any splashes down that hatch.

There's not going to be much legroom on those forward settees once the stick goes in.

[John B]

I'm sure it'll wear in just fine,;) I didn't ask what the interior finish was but I expect a standard varnish and the paint is a common single pot. International I think.

Kids eh.. given its the boys 14 th birthday today and there's 9 of his mates around right now.......there's an idea.

[Lew Barrett]

Wow. Stunning work they did there. Very clean!

[PeterSibley]

:) Lovely work John !:)

Those floors are impressive !
BTW ,what material were her original keel bolts ? ie .what was normal practice in NZ in the 30's ?

[Paul Fitzgerald]

What is in the bow bulkhead? They look a bit like bathroom wall tiles.

[WX]

What is in the bow bulkhead? They look a bit like bathroom wall tiles.
That's what i thought, but then I thought it might be an anchor chain locker with vertical timber staves....other than that, no idea.

[John B]

One of the bronzes Peter. Those'd be silicone Bronze now I'd imagine.

I think thats just removable T and G panels for access to the rode and chain Paul, I didn't ask or go right up there.

[PeterSibley]

Interesting ,in Oz it would have been copper for everything , even keel bolts back in the 30's .

[John B]

Never heard of that. Typically ( and including this boat) the keels were cast to the boats. They always have a great horrible layer of slag and rubbish up to the keel timber.

[rufustr]

That is fantastic.

Thanks for the photos.

The open layout looks great.

[PeterSibley]

Never heard of that. Typically ( and including this boat) the keels were cast to the boats. They always have a great horrible layer of slag and rubbish up to the keel timber.

You mean the lead was poured hot against the keel timber ? :eek:

[RT MAN]

Very nice looking Wow I love it

[Larks]

Hmmmmmmmmmmmm:o thats nice!!! A new inspirational photo I think....(something to keep on my desk to remind me why I'm working so far away from home:))

[Lew Barrett]

I like the textures and lightness in the handling of the interior. The glossy highlights of the trim (and the beautiful natural color of the wood) works perfectly against the subdued but flawless finishes of the cabinetry. The paneled locker doors and trim are simple but elegant. It's exactly what we love about old wooden boats. They fully respected and retained the feel and sense of age while making her new. This is a really sensitive and demanding restoration objective to accomplish.

The exterior is as clean and purposeful as the interior. It all really works to make a place you want to be. I agree with Tony that you guys are really all over it in NZ.

[David G]

Impressive work indeed. It's always a treat to something like this well done.

[snow(Alan H)]

I like the textures and lightness in the handling of the interior. The glossy highlights of the trim (and the beautiful natural color of the wood) works perfectly against the subdued but flawless finishes of the cabinetry. The paneled locker doors and trim are simple but elegant. It's exactly what we love about old wooden boats. They fully respected and retained the feel and sense of age while making her new. This is a really sensitive and demanding restoration objective to accomplish.

The exterior is as clean and purposeful as the interior. It all really works to make a place you want to be. I agree with Tony that you guys are really all over it in NZ.
Lew
The same yard did this launch, the photos do not do it justice.
Cheers Alan

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[John B]

Very nice, is that the original layout? I'll grab a quarter berth please, but don't let any splashes down that hatch.

There's not going to be much legroom on those forward settees once the stick goes in.

Its pretty similar Gareth but its to a much higher standard.
To get the correct moulding for the joinery they copied and ran a moulding from Rawene, a 1909 Logan boat. The cabin is much longer , the original had the mast forward of the coaming.
There wouldn't have been quarter berths per se originally but she's now a very nice cruiser for two and with space for a couple of friends. There may be a pipe berth go forward later if needed.

Waione's layout is almost identical except slighter crammed because shes smaller and finer in her sections, we had a spray dodger to keep the quarter berths dry but over the years, yes it did happen very occasionally. However the boats are basically coastal cruiser/ racer types and anchor up every night.. its not too much of a drama.
Hey Gareth, I had a good look around Pendragon while I was down there.., big disappointment there as she's going back to the builder for some remedial work to the keel system... miss the transpac. Great to see a new Davidson though.

[PeterSibley]

You mean the lead was poured hot against the keel timber ? :eek:

John ?

[Thad]

Elegant and looks beautifully done but not over the top!!

[JimD]

Thanks for the peek inside, John.

[Lew Barrett]

They have a handle on their business, Alan. A professional restoration like this is hardly affordable in the States except by all but the most wealthy or committed. Take committed with any of it's several meanings!


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John, the grate could be a place to land a couple of feet, or be hiding a shower pan for use with a sun shower. The opening light on the deck suggests it could be used for both, but I suspect there isn't a pan there.
I'd consider it if she were mine. It would be a nice luxury.

[John B]

John ?

Yup.Thats how I understand it. You typically find all the slag and gunk from the pour in there. I spent hours raking it out of Waione around the keel bolts and replacing it with a filler.

[Paul Girouard]

This cabinetry is fantastic!


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Don't you just love this vent motif? Outstanding , sort of elegant in a simple way!


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Off topic but whats that round tower ? Looks some what like the Space Needle in Seattle. Is it used for about the same purpose? A viewing tower / restaurant/ tourist place?

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Thanks for the photo's John, nice work , by all hands !:cool:

[Lew Barrett]

I don't know the tower, Paul, but you are spot on with the vent motif. I saw it and thought the exact same thing. Don't you just love it when a cabinet maker coos over the cabinets?

[snow(Alan H)]

Its called "SkyTower' - you would like to hope that no one was paid $000's to come up with the name.

Has all the normal crap that you expect + a bungy jump & casino at the base.
The views of the harbour, gulf from up there are stunning.

http://www.skycityauckland.co.nz/Attractions/Skytower/Explore-The-Sky-Tower/Views-From-The-Tower.html

[Paul Girouard]

Thanks snow.

[TR]

I don't know the exact provenance of that vent/finger hole, but it's interesting that it's now turning up in NZ. I know it was used aboard Whitehawk in the late 1970's (in Maine), and again aboard Endeavor by John Munford when she was rebuilt in Holland around 1986-7.

[Lew Barrett]

Tad,

Nice to see you here again. OT: With the rumors that this will be the last year for Victoria, are you planning to go? We weren't but are reconsidering.

[TR]

Hi Lew...

No I don't intend to do any big city stuff this year, but we do have the Second Annual Silva Bay Rendezvous for Traditional and Wooden Boats....Sept 1st and 2nd. http://silva-bay-rendezvous.shipyardraid.ca/

It's sponsored by Vancouver Island Brewery.....you should come...really.....

[Lew Barrett]

Oh it looks nice! Maybe we can make that too. I know this seems impossible but I've never been to Silva Bay.