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Stretching A Boat

The photos below show what is involved in stretching a boat.

“Joamela”, a 50 foot semi trad we built in 1999, has returned to us for an additional 6 feet and bow thruster adding, the work commenced at the beginning of October and the photos will be updated as work progresses.

Joamela.

Point of Cut.

Stripped out.

Fitting bracing.

Joamela.

Point of Cut.

Stripped out.

Fitting bracing.

Bracing in place.

Cutting the Sides.

Splitting.

Bracing in place.

Cutting the Sides.

Just cut along the dotted line!

Splitting.

Splitting.

Splitting.

Adding the new section of base plate.

Splitting.

Splitting.

Adding the new section of base plate.

Welding base plate.

Welding hull sides.

New side plate.

Hull side plate.

Hull side plate.

New cabin side plates in place.

Plate inserted below window.

Bow thruster in place.

New cabin side plates in place.

Plate inserted below window.

Bow thruster in place.

Cleaned and filled ready to paint.

Back in top coat.

Windows refitted.

Back out into the day light.

Looking a bit grey.

Back in top coat.

Windows refitted.

Back out into the day light.

Spot the new bit!

Going home.