2552 Update

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   As those who have been following the progress of 2552 via the website know things are starting to move along.  She is drying out nicely and we are currently clearing her out, we have spent 3 weekends so far hoovering the bilge and removing the debris that has accumulated over the years.  We estimate that we have removed around 1 1/2 to 2 tonnes of "crud", rubbish is piling up under the boat and also on her, we'll be ordering a skip in a couple of weeks to dispose of this rubbish.
Below is one of the before photos:

Here is the after photo

I've put down a new temporary floor made out of scaffolding boards, permanent mains power is now on board, all waterproof and correct cable etc.  I've built new stairs to access her to make it safer to get on and off

and I've also built a display board for visitors to her explaining who she is, what she is and our journey with her so far. 

We have also built the jigs that will be used to make the new boat frames, the first of the large pieces of mahogany has been cut down to do a trial frame, over the next couple of weeks I'll be building the jig that we will use to make the deck beams, at that point we'll be able to start on the woodwork.

I'm looking at paint suppliers at the moment as I'll need to prime the frames and beams once they are installed to prevent issues with UV and the epoxy resins we'll be using, its all going to be 2 pack paint and I want to stick to a single manufacturer so that there are no compatibility problems between coats etc.

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PaulJolliffe Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Newbie Joined: 17 March 2011 Location: Cheshire Status: Offline Points: 32	Post Options Post Reply Quote PaulJolliffe Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Topic: 2552 Update Posted: 11 August 2013 at 8:46pm
	As those who have been following the progress of 2552 via the website know things are starting to move along. She is drying out nicely and we are currently clearing her out, we have spent 3 weekends so far hoovering the bilge and removing the debris that has accumulated over the years. We estimate that we have removed around 1 1/2 to 2 tonnes of "crud", rubbish is piling up under the boat and also on her, we'll be ordering a skip in a couple of weeks to dispose of this rubbish. Below is one of the before photos: Here is the after photo I've put down a new temporary floor made out of scaffolding boards, permanent mains power is now on board, all waterproof and correct cable etc. I've built new stairs to access her to make it safer to get on and off and I've also built a display board for visitors to her explaining who she is, what she is and our journey with her so far. We have also built the jigs that will be used to make the new boat frames, the first of the large pieces of mahogany has been cut down to do a trial frame, over the next couple of weeks I'll be building the jig that we will use to make the deck beams, at that point we'll be able to start on the woodwork. I'm looking at paint suppliers at the moment as I'll need to prime the frames and beams once they are installed to prevent issues with UV and the epoxy resins we'll be using, its all going to be 2 pack paint and I want to stick to a single manufacturer so that there are no compatibility problems between coats etc.
	- Paul http://hsl2552.co.uk

johnk Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Senior Member Joined: 25 March 2006 Location: United Kingdom Status: Offline Points: 1355	Post Options Post Reply Quote johnk Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: 12 August 2013 at 8:51am
	Hi Paul, Many thanks your latest post there, fantastic, I very much like the display board there, all the very best, sure fellow forum members would join me in wishing you all the best for this important restoration, do keep as I know you will, us posted, thanks again, Johnk

arfabuck Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Newbie Joined: 26 July 2013 Location: Waiuku, NZ Status: Offline Points: 32	Post Options Post Reply Quote arfabuck Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: 17 August 2013 at 7:30am
	Hi Paul, Best of British! Wish I were closer so that I could give a hand. About to embark on a similar, ( smaller ) project so will be following your build with interest cheers, Arthur