Now it is run up to Christmas, it is time to make plans for the new year part 4 The jobs to do when not being able to get to Chance

 

One of the trips to Chance we were able to bring back with us a few of the loose items of the boats interior which we can work on while not being able to get to Chance for whatever reason and we can continue to work on parts of the boat.

This is one of the drawers from the interior which is a be worse for wear and is in need of replacing as parts of it are rotten. The fronts are okay however, much of the rest is beyond saving and will have to be rebuild.




The general condition of many of the drawers which were in low areas of the boat are in much the same condition as they have been sitting in damp condition and rot as set in 




Some of the drawers have faired better and just need a good cleaning and sanding down and repainting and varnish before putting back in the boat later on in the restoration 




Some of the varnished panels are in reasonable condition however, some will need a bit of TLC and repairs doing before they go back in the boat




Starting to strip and sand some of the many doors that Chance as, lots of elbow grease and sand paper to go





Thankfully not many of the doors were find to be rotten apart a couple of small doors 




and a couple of the larger doors, these are going to be fun to remake as it as been a number of years since I have made any doors of this type and size 




Some of the smaller doors and lids which have been sanded ready to be varnished 



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