One of the jobs I have been putting off, I need to do very shortly before the days get shorter is to re-weld together the framework to go over Mai Star II.


 This job can not be left any longer as I need to get on with the boat and get it back together and sailing again as soon. Because of other work commitments and life in general it has not been at the top of my to do list. However, Now that I have the workshop to myself and not having to share it with any one else I have to make plans to move some of the boats along and get them out of the yard. 

One being Mai Star II which now that I have much of the wood needed for her restoration, I can get on and do the work. However, I start have to re-weld to together the framework shed to go over the top of Mai Star II and then get a cover to go over her and get the boat dried out  again so that work can get done on her. 

Over the past few weeks my son as removed the last of the deck beams and knees which were in the way of working on the tops of the frames and refitting the ribs which need to be replaced as a matter of urgency. As the longer Mai Star II is left the worse the shape becomes. 

So it is time to act and get the ball rolling and get on with rebuilding the framework and get the cover over the boat again and get the work underway again.

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