The stern hatch

The last fiberglass part is now almost ready. Hatch lid on stern extension. Lot of measurement and details was needed with the hinge and the flenge of the hatch.

Kapu valmistelemassa matkaa. Tässä Hollannin Deltaa.

Keel stocks ready

New reinforced keel stock area ready to Rock.

The stringers and various stiffeners inside the hull

Kuva, Bilge has got new topcoat as well as new laminate areas.

The right measurement of the Whiskey stays

Both whiskey stays on their place.

Measuring the whiskey stays

The bowsprit is 70 cm from the bow and nearly one meter from the fore stay. RST stay is fitted underneath to give strenhgt when genacker is pulling. The stay underneath is also stiffener when jumping on it. Here modelling the starboard side GRP whiskey stay.

Making fiberglass whiskey stays

Whiskey stays of GRP laminate 

The stays are of GRP with foam core. They are going to be covered with strong coal fiber layers.

The spade

Here are the new Spade modifications

We made the rudder a bit longer to get a bit more hold before the broach.
The leading edge is straight and the lover part is made so that if we hit something it loosens. We also checked the RST bearings that look very good.

Blogger is jammed on midsummer day, Happy midsummer!

Crew info

Miehistö sivulla ensimmäisen etapin matkat ja aikataulu, aikataulu elää hieman miehistön mieltymyksien mukaan, mutta pyrimme olemaan Kielissä, Brestissä ja Lagosissa määräpäivinä miehistön kuljetuksen aikataulutusten takia.

Kapu

Fuel tanks

Extra fuel tank installation.

We are going to have two main tanks 55 l each and 3 x 20 l aluminium cans fitted and secured below deck. We possibly need some extra cans on deck for the Atlantic crossing.

Mounting the new stern

The stern at its place

Now just to fasten the whole thing. 50 pieces of 8 mm stainless bolts and laminate joint on either side of the hull. Piece of cake but still a lot of details to be solved.

Making the stern of the boat

The stern is the next project

 The stern is made of fiberglass with core material. It is light and srong. Nice surface must be made before installing it to the boat.

30 days to go!

Keel area is stiff now. Flooring teaks are on their place again. Interior details for windows etc. Are being fitted.

The deck is now free of canvas. We begin the installations

Now is the time for the deck and the fittings

Kansihelat valmistuvat pakkas-säästä huolimatta. Vettä satelee länsisaaristossa, vielä on hyistä. Pidämme vielä takateltan suojaamassa hirmumyrskyltä.

Starting to put the interior together again

A lot of screws and  work to put the interior together again. We found a new colour beside the varnish. The grey colour is stylish and gives a needed variation for the wood works.

New keel stocs ready.

Mast area reinforcements to the keel stocks.

Testing email blogging. Here we are..sailing from Kiel to Airisto..

RST fittigs are made in Lindströms Platslageri

New targa for the antennas.

Modelling the fitting between the deck and the targa.

New colours and varnish to te interior.

45 days to go

45 days to go with the building of S/y Naneux for the Atlantic Ocean

Unscrewing everythinh once more to make paint works and last fiberglass reinforcements.

Last fiberglass works before putting the interior together. 

Laminating some longitudial stringers between the first and last keel stocks. Making the bottom laminate thicker and stronger on the areas where possible impact is obvious.

S/y Naneux is getting ready with busy schedule to follow. 45 days to go!

From the green tent in early may to the busy schedule of departure in 45 days!