Kylix 29
Posted: Sat August 19th, 2017, 4:44 pm
Hello to all,
I am the new owner of Kylix 29 (originally Mirenbe, later re-named to Jemima) built in 1980 and mentioned and pictured on this website. To the best of my knowledge there is one more Kylix 29 built at the same yard (Bure Marine) lunched one year later, presently also for sale. ??
After 37 years she is still in very good shape structurally with original interior layout and original Sabb engine. She has been on the hard for the last two years and she is in need of a good paint job, renew- not replace, the teak deck .....and all the "get to know you stuff".
Now I have to confess, I bought her because I think she suits my needs and style and I like wood and her character and agree with MG"s philosophy... However, she, being my first boat, needless to say wooden boat, and presents a challenge, to say at least. I would like to get her to up to the standards so I can enjoy her on rivers or seas and keep her in shape for others to enjoy her after me, and for that I need all the help I can get from this forum. I am not sure if I am at the right board but I feel that an introduction is in order,anyway.
So, what's my plan with her and what all the help I am asking is about?
First of all, she sits just few inches above the ground so I have to lift her up at least 2 - 2,5 feel ?? in order to service the keel,(how high should I go to get the thing out ?), lower her mast and build a shed over her so I can work on her over the winter ( North Devon).
Secondly, strip her to the bare wood, check and recheck the seams, paint then move above the water line and do the same. The deck doesn't seem to leak but it has to be cleaned and re caulked. All deck fittings re bedded and port holes as well..... The only rot I found so far is at the corner of the loco cab roof, so nothing major.
Then, of course, the interior but that is a story for next time.
Although everything about is doable and need just time and lots of elbow grease when you get into details of what technique and products to use - that's where I am getting lost and in desperate need of help.
I came to the UK just because of the boat. Settle down, got a job to pay for the repair and the storage... For me, as an outsider, it is hard to start all this without any support of friends or family, no tools or technical support so I am grateful for this forum and moral support I hope to get.
If there is somebody out there with knowledge of wooden boat restoration and maintenance and would be willing to take me on as to advice and supervise this project through e-mails or this forum, I would greatly appreciate it.
Thanks to all, stay strong and fair wind,
Norm
I am the new owner of Kylix 29 (originally Mirenbe, later re-named to Jemima) built in 1980 and mentioned and pictured on this website. To the best of my knowledge there is one more Kylix 29 built at the same yard (Bure Marine) lunched one year later, presently also for sale. ??
After 37 years she is still in very good shape structurally with original interior layout and original Sabb engine. She has been on the hard for the last two years and she is in need of a good paint job, renew- not replace, the teak deck .....and all the "get to know you stuff".
Now I have to confess, I bought her because I think she suits my needs and style and I like wood and her character and agree with MG"s philosophy... However, she, being my first boat, needless to say wooden boat, and presents a challenge, to say at least. I would like to get her to up to the standards so I can enjoy her on rivers or seas and keep her in shape for others to enjoy her after me, and for that I need all the help I can get from this forum. I am not sure if I am at the right board but I feel that an introduction is in order,anyway.
So, what's my plan with her and what all the help I am asking is about?
First of all, she sits just few inches above the ground so I have to lift her up at least 2 - 2,5 feel ?? in order to service the keel,(how high should I go to get the thing out ?), lower her mast and build a shed over her so I can work on her over the winter ( North Devon).
Secondly, strip her to the bare wood, check and recheck the seams, paint then move above the water line and do the same. The deck doesn't seem to leak but it has to be cleaned and re caulked. All deck fittings re bedded and port holes as well..... The only rot I found so far is at the corner of the loco cab roof, so nothing major.
Then, of course, the interior but that is a story for next time.
Although everything about is doable and need just time and lots of elbow grease when you get into details of what technique and products to use - that's where I am getting lost and in desperate need of help.
I came to the UK just because of the boat. Settle down, got a job to pay for the repair and the storage... For me, as an outsider, it is hard to start all this without any support of friends or family, no tools or technical support so I am grateful for this forum and moral support I hope to get.
If there is somebody out there with knowledge of wooden boat restoration and maintenance and would be willing to take me on as to advice and supervise this project through e-mails or this forum, I would greatly appreciate it.
Thanks to all, stay strong and fair wind,
Norm