After six attempts the weather is kind enough for the crane to lift us out

The work begins – walkways and netting removed

Plenty of room to work at present – later things get a bit crowded here.

You can see how the starboard hull is leaning in as the beams bend.

Decks off – starting to wonder what’s holding her up

Wheel and cockpit removed. Note bend in number three beam

Engine box lowered to floor – with the help of Steve Turner.

We put some of the decks back to stop us falling through – it didn’t help.

It was easier to remove the beams if we cut them into three pieces.

Wot no glue? – it’s only the brackets that are holding this together.

New Glulam beams arrive and are craned on ready for fitting

Beams in place, fore and aft decks fitted

Chain blocks rigged to lift engine box into place.

Which end do I pull? – first mate getting her hands dirty

Number 2 daughter adding some muscle

Engine box in

Forward walkway and winch fitted.

Cockpit and tabernacles fitted.

Mast building – compressing the sleeve.

Then we worked out how to do it – so much easier this way.

Cutting the slot in the sleeve to join two sections.

Pop riveting tangs in place

New engine, 40 hp Mariner

It all hangs a bit low – we may modify this later this year.

Bow netting rigged – it’s not really as vibrant a blue as that.

Aft walkway and netting in place. Hasler self steering gear fitted.

We’re getting there – main mast laid along and dressed.

Heart stopping time – crane back in.

Main mast raised – it took six of us.

Mizzen mast laid along – gaff in early stage in cabin top

Mizzen up – this was much easier as we hoisted it on the main.

Make sail! – we are delighted with our sails – there was no wind here hence the creases and folds

Ready to go, just waiting for the tide

Sea trials – this is what it’s all about – we are still tweaking sheet leads but in general things have worked out well.