Mast Moving / Paint and Varnish

We are moving through phases of this incredible haul-out and continue to receive a huge amount of help and support from the Port Townsend community.   The sealer coats of finish were applied to the mast and we were able to move it to the rigging shop at Port Townsend Rigging.
Dan Kulin is working on the engineering for the assorted bronze work and the team there will be getting ready for the wire and fittings.

In the boat yard, Martha is patiently waiting for her final work to be able to settle back into the water.    The rudder is receiving the trailing edge finish and paint.    Annie fared the entire top-sides, while volunteers Shawn, Ross took care of the cabin sides sanding.  Ryan from the Boat school has continued to work on Saturdays and has been another big volunteer help.

The cabin trim pieces have been removed and a new deck/cabin sill has been installed.   New Port Orford cedar upper and lower trim will be bedded and fastened next week.
This work was carried out to insure a water tight seal in the cabin house.   An ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure idea!
Back at Martha head quarters Sonia is working up the varnish on the various pieces of furniture, she is a pro!

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