Archive for October, 2008
Happy Halloween!!!
Some of you may have heard the stories about how the Rig Shop may be haunted. Today seems like the most appropriate day to talk about the latest signs. According to Rob our Boatswain, the light switch in the pic on the left has been turning itself off at random times. He then has to [...]
Read Full Post | Make a Comment ( None so far )The Canvas is On!!
So with the impending rain that was forecast for Saturday we figured we would try to get as much ofthe cover on as we could on Friday. We were hoping to get half of it up. We did quite better than that. We got all of the large pieces of canvas up as well as [...]
Read Full Post | Make a Comment ( 2 so far )2008 Fall Maintenance Work Party Schedule
Work Schedule October 25- December 31, 2008
Saturday, October 25: Depending on how many service-learning students and how many volunteers show up, we will work on the following in order of priority:
1. Deckwash/ below-decks clean up
2. Continue stripping Cutter II
3. Start replacement/ construction of new fore shrouds & introductory class- (describe plan)
4. Continue varnishing spars
5. Remove [...]
The frame is on!!!!
After 3 days of work we now have the entire frame built and bolted into place. We will try to get a couple pieces of canvas on tomorrow and possibly repair sections of it. They are the heaviest part of the covering process. Wish our backs good luck.
Read Full Post | Make a Comment ( None so far )Winter Cover
The covering process is underway. After 2 days of work the backbone of the structure is complete as well as all the rafters. As with everything on Niagara covering is a long and somewhat difficult process but we have a very efficient crew lead by Bob the shipwright. This is the fastest in recent memory that [...]
Read Full Post | Make a Comment ( 2 so far )Home Sweet Home!
Niagara is home for the winter. We sailed 4200 miles this summer. We sailed in all 5 lakes and were underway in 6 months. It was lot of hard work done by our dedicated volunteers, trainees and pro crew. It was also my first season as chief mate and I thank each of you who [...]
Read Full Post | Make a Comment ( 4 so far )Shipyard
For the past week Niagara has been in Cleveland, OH at Great Lakes Towing in a Dry Dock. The Brig is doing well and doesn’t need any major repairs this time around. The USCG and ABS inspections went very well. The only thing we had to do was add some packing into our stuffing box.
The thrid coat of [...]
Downrig is Over!!!
On Saturday we housed the main topmast. We also sent all of its stsnding rigging down as well. This is the last big spar we needed to take down. The next step for us is to get as many coats of varnish and paint on the various parts of the brig as we can before [...]
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