EXO MARINE
Archive photo of Godwit.
Godwit needs the bottom planks replacing and the keel is a bit loose. There are several holes in the port side, looks like she has been bouncing off a jetty fenderless.
Godwit is as about original as it gets. We plan to restore but keep it as original as possible.
The bunk base on the port side has rotted away due to the holes in her side.
The external Mahogany is bleached so will be stripped back and varnished.
We estimate that she has been out of the water for a couple of years.
Transport back to Exo Marine.
The cabin roof was removed and all internal panels. The keel was removed. For something that was very loose it put up a fight. Two of the fixings had been replaced as some point and there was not much left of the other two.
The keel will be replaced using Oak.
The tabernacle was removed to reduce the height of the hull after turning.
We replaced five oak frames.
We discussed the pros and cons of turning Godwit to replace the planks. She is in such good condition we decided to go for it. Front was supported across the chain plates, rear through braced frame to beam shelves. We regularly turn 50' catamaran hulls so this was an easy job.
The hull is well supported to prevent hogging.
First planks are removed. As expected there are many repairs that have been made over the years, some good, some botched.
Siberian Larch for the planks.
Excellent quality Larch from Sykes Timber.
The planking begins.