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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
February 15, 2011
3D renderings of a proposed interior for Dorade. There is not space for an oven over the engine (where the sink is), so it would need to be moved outboard. A drop in panel would hide it when desired. The stove is a Luke. Note that there are two designs shown, cabinetry behind the stove […]
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.