Dorade Team
May 19, 2011
Peter mocks up the main masthead for halyard placement analysis. A beautiful three halyardsystem as designed by Greg will be fitted for the head sails.
May 19, 2011
Cabin top winch placement was discussed with Greg and Brad. We looked at moving the main sheet winch outboard (see previous photo) to clear a dodger when in "offshore mode". Also found the old Meissner runner winches that were replaced by LVJ self tailiers. We are considering using these slightly larger winches (port) in […]
May 19, 2011
First coat of paint goes on the bulwarks and covering boards.
May 19, 2011
The "girdle" and the "widowmaker" will be omitted from the new spar.
May 19, 2011
New inner forestay fittings for interior tie rod.
May 16, 2011
Latest photos of the current refit at Dorade's winter home at the Loughborough yard.
March 11, 2011
This is the new stem piece. The final splining and faring have begun. The new stem head fitting will allow for Dorade to be sailed in her 1931 configuration or a similar configuration to her