Well tomorrow is the day. The humidity will be low, temps mild and everything is in place to install the transom of the 69 Sea Camper. I remember; it was this time last year we pulled that thing out of the lake and many of my friends said, ".....Your pretty good at this stuff Heather but I think you're fighting a lost cause on this one".
I too at times had my doubts as to if this project would make it to the rebuilding stage. But here we are, and it's all up from here.
My AC grade Russian Birch came today by truck and I have it in the wood shop under armed guard on it's side in hopes to keep it true till morning. Wow folks, It's clean with no voids and smooth as polished glass. I've had the propane heater going in the boat all day while under the tarp to get the moisture and relative humidity in there as low as I can. That's causing the Southern Heart Pine Stringers to turn a beautiful copper color. This part should go as fast as I have the money to keep up with the supply needs. I am still hoping to put a Diesel in it, but I now have a 350 Vortec on stand by. Since I have the Volvo Penta Drive from the 1978 SeaCamper this will be the option if I can't get a good diesel and drive by time I am set to fit the engine. I am so tickled I can't sleep with the anticipation of knowing that tomorrow the Transom and Stringers will be finalized. The remainder is going to be basic carpentry, electrical and mechanical. If all goes well, I cut and dry fit everything and perhaps by late afternoon the most mysterious part of a boat restoration will be complete.
God Bless you All..Heather.
Russian Birch Ply.
Wood shop looking @ work dock
Custom Southern Heart Pine Stringers.
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