BOAT IN CRADLE - NEW BOATHOUSE - REPAIRS WINTER - SPRING 2007-2008 . . .



Ramona III towing the barge

Removing part of the gangway so the boat will fit.

Assembling the spreader bar

Cradle alone going into the water




Positioning for the second try

Coming out onto the barge


Set her down gently

A little damage on bow of boat

Back at the pier

Coming aboard

New boat cover for winter 2007-8

The base of the new boat house

New boat house with base covered and door frame




The outside walls being framed

 

The end truss being prepared for installation




The roof and some siding plywood


 
Starboard aft repair

Jim Mitchell working on exhaust deflector

Repaired bow

New beams aft

Refurbished heat exchangers with new 'thru hull' fittings

Tom Cates and Ron Moran working on repaired steering

Jerry Gilmartin installing new zincs

Ken Nissen and John Akin at repair shed inspecting work

Rework near the rudders

Rebuilt transom

Rebuilt starboard aft

Primer on bow

Coat new wood with Smiths

Metal roof and sides being installed on boat house


 
New electrical panel with transformer below CO's day bed by Tom Cates


Final coat of red paint on bow


Further work on the boathouse




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