Schooner Martha’s New Ballast
That large timber sitting on the ground at the Shipwright’s Co-op, just beyond the Schooner Martha, a few weeks ago has been dramatically transformed into the new keel for Martha. The ballast was poured in Seattle and installed this week. The pouring was well done, with no additional work necessary before being jacked up into place. The highly skilled crew of shipwrights are keeping this project moving along smoothly.
The large timber has been transformed into Schooner Martha's new keel.
Chris Stohlman working to install the keel.
New Purple Heart Floor Timbers.
Griffin Meyer and Chris drill holes for ballast was quite a task with the extensive length of the drill bit. The drill was repeatedly raised and lower while metal chips were being cleared.
Martha's New Ballast in Place.
Dave removing the last of the mold from around the new ballast.
Swell Rider
Paul Daniels brought Swell Rider to the Shipwright’s Co-op three weeks ago. In this short time project manager, Todd Lee and his team repaired the shaft, barring, and propeller, removed 20,000 pounds of obsolete refrigeration equipment, sandblasted and painted the lazarette, concreted for ballast, completed exhaust systems work, metal fabrication repairs and modifications, and ventilation upgrades. Whew! Daniel brought a crew for painting the boat and the Shipwright’s Co-op assisted in facilitating the necessary equipment and local contacts needed for the work. Swell Rider can now return to the important task of fishing for delicious shrimp and Dungeness crab.
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