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.

February 3, 2012 | Categories: new work, Sailing Vessels, Uncategorized | Tags: ballast, boat construction, boat repair, boat restoration, Chris Stohlman, drilling holes, floor timbers, Griffin Meyer, keel, large vessel, non-ferrus metal, Port Townsend Shipwright's Co-op, purple heart, sailing vessel, Schooner Martha, shipwrights, timber | 1 Comment »