Matthew Turner :Update

top of rudder

deckhouse getting glased

engine in place w/ hood

      Despite the heavy rains in Marin county and northern California in general, work continues on the tall ship Matthew Turner.  Volunteers have continued their efforts to move construction forward as the launch date-April 1, 2017 approaches.
      Current labors include:
     Drilling the hull through aft of the bow below the water line.  This is to accommodate the bow thrusting motor to be positioned inboard to assist in tight manuevering.
     Fiberglassing the deck cabins
     The above deck portions of the cabins are being coated in fiber glass.  This will protect the entire exterior from the weather and protect all interior spaces from seawater/rain.  While expensive, it is well worth the extra money spent.
     The engines have been placed and secured, with the shaft piping ready for the shafts.  No batteries have arrived and their placement will soon be achieved.
     Work continues on the steering gearbox and related attachments.  This important position requires much work in close quarters under the aft deck house where the helm will be in position with engine control console.
      Caulking of the hull planks continues.