We had to access the wood decking under the bowsprit, so we removed it from the boat. A few things became apperent once it was…

Here’s a sneak peek at what the cabin top looks like, post nonskid. It has taken a while to get to this point, but we…

Finally it was time to start spraying gelcoat. We had a choice between painting the topsides and spraying gelcoat. Paint is easier to apply, less…

With the decks faired it was time to start working on the primer for the gel coat. A plank across the foredeck gives access to…

While we toured around South America (including walking on Cape Horn!), Ethan and Michael continued the hard work on the decks. Above is a pic…

Now with the deck material gone it was time to clean and prep for fiberglass. Every job, no matter how big or small, lives and…

Ethan and Michael continued to rip through the deck removal at quite a good pace. The foreward end, though, was more of a challenge. The…

With the wrap all in place, heat and lights and fans installed inside, and all the deck hardware bagged and labeled, Ethan started taking off…

Ethan and Michael made great progress removing all the hardware from the decks. First project was removing stanchions, which are a pain because they’re screwed…

When we decided to bring Yohelah to LaConner to replace the teak decks, we knew there would be many decisions about what the scope of…