These are just a few of the many parts the Chance restoration project team have restored or remade to refit in Chance at the time they are going to needed to be refitted to

The framework is one of the most detailed and difficult parts to rebuild and is going to be one of the longest tasks to do.


The cockpit companionway hatch lids, a simple job, however, it is necessary to do to get out of the way


The aft deck on Chance which will be needed to be removed and relaided after the deck beams and cabin sides are renewed 


The galley front which as been rebuild and the doors have been refitted with new brass hinges, this galley front will need to be varnish to match the doorways


The work on the interior is an on going project all of its own

 

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