February 15, 2011
Shown here is the new stem piece. It took 3 tries to get a suitable piece of oak. At bottom is the cabin just after getting the first coat of varnish.
February 4, 2011
The following contents are excerpts from the mast development process, posted at Matt's request so that the Dorade team can follow along. S/Y Dorade 02/02/2011 Nelson/Marek Yacht Design, Inc. 9:40:57 PM Naval Architects & Yacht Designers Nelson/Marek Yacht Design, Inc. 2820 Canon St., San Diego, CA 92106 USA Tel: +(619) 224
February 3, 2011
It is both required and a good idea to have a fixed "ship's compass". Over the last several years, the B&G compass has met Dorade's requirements, but this has changed. With blue water and long distance sailing planned, a reliable and power independent compass is a must. The problem for us then, is where to […]
January 31, 2011
The engine on it's "faux" beds. This is very close to the final location. Blue tape indicates the first go around for systems layout. We are awaiting the AquaDrive and a stuffing box for the final fit. Then bronze engine beds will be created to bear the load. Since the thrust from the propellor will […]
January 17, 2011
A mile stone was reached over the weekend when we applied the first coat of varnish over the freshly stripped and stained cap rails.
January 14, 2011
Sometime in the mid 1800's an oak tree was felled in northern Ohio. Lacking chain saws or other powered saws, the lumber jacks squared up the tree to 16" X 30' - by hand with axe and adze. They then floated and shipped the wood to a shipyard in Charlestown, Boston. Intentionally buried in the […]
January 14, 2011
In an effort to catch water and dirt and to provide better traction in the galley floor, a teak grate will be built. The final form will look something similar to the mock up below and there will be a copper pan under it.
January 6, 2011
In an effort to visualize the proposed "jib stay" configuration, we mocked it up. At left are all three headstays in their proposed locations and approximate angles from the deck.
January 6, 2011
Shown above is the locust pin rail around the mast partners. The port and forward pieces appear to be original, or at least quite old. We are lining the holes with copper, flanged top and bottom. This will make a better fit for the belaying pins and will save the pin rail from unnecessary wear […]
January 6, 2011
Finding clear unchecked oak has proven to be difficult. Mount Hope Boatworks is on the second piece of oak for the stem and the third for the stern post. There was a mix up with the stern post, it was recreated in the form of the original, which turned out to be misaligned with the […]
January 2, 2011
Email to Mike Toppa (North Sails) from Nelson/Marek concerning sail configurations and analysis for each of the proposed masts Mike, Good to talk on Friday about all of the recent information RE the Dorade rig configuration. You are correct that we would like you to model sails for each of the following Rig configurations under […]