6th March 2021 – While I was walking to the car, I stopped at a ship I had been looking at the last 6 months while I was in Harlingen. It has so many elements I have or want to add to Tordino.
6th March 2021 – Another day in Franeker. It is starting to feel heavy. Keeping up with four ships is hard. I’m glad I don’t have to drive every time. Last night we stayed in the B&B in Harlingen again.
Today we did the lettering in the hull, made a blue board (a sign you need when crossing the river), connected the radio and AIS.
4th March 2021 – As long as I have time, I try to scan and update the online collection of the museum. Another batch of documents, newpapers and books were scanned today.
3rd March 2021 – We had a survey today for the Stad Rotterdam. It didn’t take long and I only had to clean a few spots for the surveyor. We spent more time driving up and down then we were at the yard.
2nd March 2021 – Some more paint was removed from the roof of the kitchen and living accommodation. I might need another day to finish the job.
1st March 2021 – I had to do something on the Stern. Nice weather and I hadn’t been aboard for a whole week. I just removed the old panel of the back bulkhead to get access to the rudder and battery. I added some t&g and then it was dark..
28th February 2021 – Didn’t know whether I should have stayed at the B&B or joined for the yard. Anyway I didn’t do anything…
27th February 2021 – We started early painting the ship. In the afternoon I installed the AIS and then collapsed since I was getting issues with the COVID-19 vaccin I got.
24th February 2021 – I made a temporary door aboard the Stern where most of my tools are. I drove to Beernem and mounted it. Never make something for a ship somewhere else but on the ship where it is ment for! I had to cut it twice, but it nicely fits. Just before I left, I gave it a first coat of oil. How long will this door last? No idea. I’m happy with six months!
23rd February 2021 – I sanded down the cabin on port side and gave it a fresh coat of white paint. The new entrance also got it first coat. It is starting to look a bit more like an integrated entrance. I had some trouble connecting the hose for the drainage of the water. It is now attached to the pipes, but it certainly needs adjusting. The pipe is no standard size so I will have to buy a bigger hose.
22nd February 2021 – I made some modifications to the entrance and then started removing some more green paint from the deck. I was happy with what has been done, but a lot more needs doing.
In the afternoon the metalwork for the entrance was finished and painted.
21st February 2021 – I started cleaning up the mess that was left last night. Then I started removing the green paint from the top o the kitchen. Something went wrong and the paint started pealing off. While doing so, I also removed most of the paint from the rivited lifeboat. My mother did the rest while my father started cleaning the deck with a high pressure machine.
20th February 2021 – We started early in the morning we were stopped yesterday. With a heavy jack we managed to get the cabin in position, a tricky and dangerous operation where many things could go wrong. Having the right tools is half the job. Not being afraid the other half.
19th February 2021 – Still disappointing about this morning, I went to have a look at the Hornblower where they are rebuilding her. It motivated me to start on the Stern. Aboard the Stern, I did some t&g around the cupboards in the wheelhouse and around the windows. I cut the remaining expanded foam as well.
One serious day of working and most of the wheelhouse should be finished.
19th February 2021 – We tried mounting the entrance but it did not work, so we try again tomorrow with proper tools. I was a bit frustrate and hoped to be much further. Also the weather was not as promised, or at least not in the morning.
