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May 27

5/27/2022

We want y'all to help us welcome Destini to the crew! She'll be taking over for Linda as the Office Manager.

Wayfarer Sailboat
After repairing the damage, Nicolas finished shaping and installing the aft port rub rail and bunging the screw holes. Next, I'll start building up more varnish coats on the deck.

1961 Willy's Jeep
Jack is adding more soundproofing and insulation to the sides, ceiling, and floorboards.

U-18
Preparing to work on the "gripe", Now we know why the call it a Gripe.
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26' Sea Skiff
The Sea Skiff has been in Raleigh getting fitted for the Bimini and upholstery. Gary went to pick it up and we think it looks pretty sharp!

1967 Lyman
Gary dropped off the Lyman in Raleigh to be fitted for its Bimini next!

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May 19

5/19/2022

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1955 Continental
We finally got the upholstery back for the '55. In the meantime, Jack installed the battery switch and hooked up the battery. He also custom made metal trim pieces for the floor hatches.

Carolina Skiff
Nicolas is making progress on the Skiff. He cut the wood for the skeg and chines. Once he's done dry fitting those he'll be able to sand and prime it.

1961 Willy's Jeep
Jack is installing some insulation before he installs the interior wood paneling on the doors and roof.

Jacks Rowboat
Today is Jacks last day here at the shop. He cut, shaped, and primed his oars and primed the inside of the boat. During our weekly meeting today, we all went around the room and individually gave Jack some unsolicited advice... What advice would you give your teenage self if you could? ....
Farewell and good luck out there, young grasshopper!

Wayfarer Sailboat
We're repairing the damage to this sailboat where they got hit. Ouch! That must have hurt. Nicolas patched the repair and made a new rub rail for it.

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May 13

5/13/2022

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Yesterday we said farewell to the Cruisers Inc. Today we'll wave goodbye to the Snapdragon. Bon Voyage!
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We have an intern here at the shop, also known as Jack, for around 3 weeks gaining credits for his Senior year project. He's been making good progress on the row boat. Sanding, sealing, prepped and painted the bottom. Yesterday, Gary and Jack cut and glued some new oars.

Budsin Lightning Bugs
I put the final coat of Burgundy on the canopy frames, and I'm still working on getting all of the seat backs sanded and painted as well. Boat 3 deck is nearly done being varnished and I'm building up varnish coats on the decks of 1 and 2.

1967 Lyman
We've had a supply chain issue getting in this specific hose and that's been holding us up for quite a few months. Now that we finally received it, we're making progress. Jack is wiring up the motor, bilge pump, blower, hydraulic, and installing exhaust.

Carolina Boat
Nicolas and Gary completed the glassing. Next they will fill and fair it, then prime and paint.

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May 6

5/6/2022

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St. Albert
Nicolas and Gary successfully sea trialed the St. Albert before we're ready to deliver the final product.

Snapdragon
We're wrapping things up on the Snapdragon; Gary put the name decal on the side.

Budsin Lightning Bugs
I've started sorting, cutting, planing, chiseling, sanding and sealing the new floorboards and interior pieces, I'm priming and painting them. Nicolas used the electric long sander to level off the aft deck before I put a sealer coat of varnish. Shane put the final coat of varnish on boat 3. Boat 1 is nearly ready for its final coat as well!