Hello All, my name is Rob and my wife Sonia Leighton, we created this blog so that anyone interested can follow our progress. The Megan D was built in Novia Scotia in 1978 by Rosborough yachts. The boat is featured in the book "Confessions of a Boat Builder" as Megan D Privateer. It spent most of its first years in Alaska with the Dorman family and lastly, Tacoma.
Monday, October 28, 2013
Tuesday, October 22, 2013
New name for the Schooner
We will be changing the name of the Megan D to "Guardian of the Seas" and will have a re-naming ceremony before launching.
This name will carry the spirit of caring for the less fortunate that the schooner will be providing in SE Asia.
This name will carry the spirit of caring for the less fortunate that the schooner will be providing in SE Asia.
Sunday, October 20, 2013
Megan d D day 26, Working on the Port Side
Another row of planks on :)
Got some assistance from a friend
Had to rebuild 6 ribs on this side, one more needs some repair
Got some assistance from a friend
Had to rebuild 6 ribs on this side, one more needs some repair
Tuesday, October 15, 2013
Megan D Day 25, Planking complete on Starboard side!
Working under the moon
Planking the upper portion of the Master cabin area with old growth western red cedar
Had to saw off the fiberglass away from the edge to fit the last plank on
Putting the last plank on
All closed in, YES! Feeling Good :)
Thursday, October 10, 2013
Getting more Cedar
Going to get this beautiful old growth VG Cedar today, this will be enough to finish the rest of the planking!
Monday, October 7, 2013
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