Progress

[S/V Laura Ellen]

Since some people have been asking, here is what Laura Ellen looks like now.
http://www.aylard.ca/images/DSCF0027.jpg

The seams are now being caulked, the rudder has been rebuilt and is ready to be fitted, the iron keel has been media blasted and painted.

The caulking process is a real learning curve, so different to anything I've done before.

[Canoez]

Nice Allan. How much longer before she hits the water?

[S/V Laura Ellen]

Nice Allan. How much longer before she hits the water?

Hard to tell, but not before the end of June.

[davidagage]

Looking great Allan!!!
A lot of progress since this time last year!:)

[StevenBauer]

Awesome, Allan. You must be getting excited to be on the water.


Steven

[Mrleft8]

Looks kinda like a boat..... But better! :D I knew you were OK for a limpy old guy!

[SaltyD from BC]

Looking good Allan. Looks like a pretty comfy workspace too..

[Tar Devil]

One - just one picture - is entirely insufficient.

More, please?

(Looks great!)

[ChrisBen]

One - just one picture - is entirely insufficient.

More, please?

(Looks great!)From the link in his (S/V Laura Ellen)sig, check the gallery for a whole bunch of great shots.
http://www.aylard.ca/

[BDysart]

What a beutiful boat and a worthwhile project. Good to know there are people out there taking care of these old treasures. Yes, more pictures please whenver you have the time.

[Lew Barrett]

Go Allan!

[SchoonerRat]

Beautiful job.

Anybody who saves an old schooner is OK in my book.

[Peter Malcolm Jardine]

That is TOTALLY AWESOME. What a beautiful boat.:)

[JimD]

Amazing.

[boylesboats]

Nice site Allan... I got a chance to view slideshows throughout.. You are coming along quickly..

[Concordia...41]

Ya see.... ya just keep after it and after it and after it, and volia! A Boat!

She'll be sailing before long, and yes, she'll remember how to do it ;)

- Margo & Sarah