by fireflypt | May 31, 2011 | Sailing Vessels, Uncategorized
In the metal shop, Zeke is making spreader fittings and compression bands for Destiny. He is working off of drawings by Dave Griswold and engineering as he builds the rigging parts. Each diameter must be considered individually and the right strength determined in...
by fireflypt | May 21, 2011 | Sailing Vessels
Local black locust flitches will be used for frames on the Marie Celine. Pete Rust plans to utilize the curves of the wood grain to match the curves of the frames. This can maximize the strength and integrity of the structure. Black Locust is a great wood for boat...
by fireflypt | May 9, 2011 | New Work, Sailing Vessels
The Marie Celine is a 45 foot Murray Peterson schooner that is currently located in the Big Shop. Project Manager Pete Rust’s crew have replaced some of the deck structure and laid new plywood sealed with epoxy and dynel cloth. The team continues structural...
by fireflypt | Apr 29, 2011 | New Work, Sailing Vessels
Destiny is an 83 foot staysail schooner that moved into PT Shipwright’s big shop in February. Early this week, Project Manager, Chris Chase and his team of shipwrights installed the hatch sill, the windlass block in the bow, and the centerline blocking in the...
