
A couple of months ago, Lady Jane came into the shop to get some paint and varnish. She’s a “Handy Billy” design by one of my favorite boat builders, Harry Bryan. You can read more about the design here. Continue reading “Nip and Tuck for Lady Jane”
Boat Repair, Restoration, Building
Repairing a soft spot in the sole (floor) of a 19 ft. center console.
A couple of months ago, Lady Jane came into the shop to get some paint and varnish. She’s a “Handy Billy” design by one of my favorite boat builders, Harry Bryan. You can read more about the design here. Continue reading “Nip and Tuck for Lady Jane”
It’s not uncommon for a boat to develop soft spots in the sole around the console. Any unsealed penetration, like a console hold-down screw hole, will allow water intrusion. This boat has a fiberglass-over-plywood sole. So once the water gets to the plywood, it will eventually rot. Continue reading “Swan Point 19 Sole Repair”