14/114 Swift

Inside the hull 

Initial investigation work to see what needed repair inside the hull

Deck that we originally thought we could save

Centreboard capping was in good condition, we could save that

Transom needed a lot of work and had split from hull

Deck King Plank

It turned out that the deck could not be saved

A salvaged beam complete with copper pipe through it was salvaged from a skip by two Shedlings. This was planed down and became the King plank.

Fitting the King Plank. This wood was originally in the CYBC clubhouse roof.

Reality set in and the deck could not be saved. It was removed and went in the bin, The 'Shedlings' went to the bar to decide where they could get money for a new deck. 

Deck supports were replaced

New deck was cut and dry fitted

Original combings were re-attached to the hull

The combing was attached using every clamp that could be borrowed from any member of CYBC.

The 'Shedlings' documented this milestone of having the deck and combings fitted.

Transom transformation template was cut using veneer while matching the grain.

The veneer was attached to the transom

Mast gets a wash down prior to fitting

Swifties giving the mast a scrub

Cleaning the mast track

Transom complete with logo that was specially designed by a Swiftie

Deck finished - complete with resin and varnish 

Two Shedlings went skip diving and salvaged this beam which was planed down to size. Swift's king plank is a reclaimed piece of timber beam from the CYBC original roof. 

Time for a test sail

SHE FLOATS

Swift on display in CYBC