Evans Head NSW to Port Albert Vic in a 49ft McLaren Timber trawler

Welcome Johnm,
thanks for weighing in hope you enjoy the thread.
Troy

Hello members,
I'm not dead or dying but would be easier. I'm back working 6 days a week and we have just recently opened a take away shop in our home town which swallows any spare time I have at this stage boat has been put on hold for the time being which saddens me looks like a long term project after all was only told 100 time it would be just thought I would send a quick message as an update to keep you in the loop. Things to do to get it back in the water is still a lot 5 planks on each side caulking from the chine up keel to chine done but not fully putted yet transom planks hydraulic steering engine mounts and rewired back to helm paint inside and out fuel tanks supports and that's to get it in the water then the work will start.
Back soon I hope, still eager to finish this journey through to the end

Ah yes, life interfering with boating. I'm familiar with that. Takes time to cure. Go well, try to find even a little bit for your girl, she is going to reward you big time once she is back in the water.

Don't let it wear you down Troy, ya got a great looking boat worth splashing again.

Thanks for the update Troy.

At least your fulltime work and new business schedule will generate more cash to splash on the lovely Tracy Lee!

Good to hear you are still motivated Troy and the project is ongoing.
Life out here is good.
Cheers
Benn

Hang in there Troy.Maybe you need a break from it, getting the business up and running will do that and once it is, you can get back into it.

Thanks boys good to hear from you all and everything said is correct am still very keen to splash the big girl and having fun with her might get the odd chance to work on her before Christmas fingers crossed.
Troy

Hello
things have moved sideways a bit since we last talked tracey lea is now going to be road transported home. No time to get down to work on her so bring it home will save me money and 2 hours drive down there should have done it 12 months ago but didn't so hopefully she will be 3 minutes from home on the 22 nd of April so any spare time I'm just around the corner bit here and a bit there is going to help heaps photos of the big move to follow.
Troy

Good morning
We'll on the 22nd of April Tracey Lea was transported home via road the hole exercise went off without any drama at all, the transport company was fantastic very professional and caring and wouldn't move until she was happy with everything couldn't recommend them high enough was totally happy. Tracey Lea is now in a industrial yard close to home less then 5 minutes away blocked up and content. Put salt water over the keel to keep it wet she is still dripping but slowing every day. The only place we could get to or hadn't got to was the stem post to see what condition it was in has now been reached to find what we thought fresh water damage to both the stem post and the rebate on the bow timber both will be replaced. It came out super easy have removed all nails from the planks and sanded back to clean up ends haven't decided yet weather to plug and glue all nail holes and redrill new holes or to use existing holes more thought required on this when closer to reinstating stem post. Transom is still out have to go out into the bush and find some grown knees for the transom frame and the deck stringer the stringer is showing signs of decay on the ends so will scarf new timber for solid fixture for knees. Pictures to follow of the move.
Troy

Inside of bow looking out after bow and stem post removed

Loading Tracey Lea

In transit

On location getting craned off (wasn't looking haha)

Sitting upright

Stem post coming out, bow timber already removed

De nailed and cleaned up

Found one more of her on the trailer close up

What can I say, WOW
Just keep going it is going to be worth it.

Got a job again so a bit more money to spend on my project here are some progress pictures
Stem post out and I have since built a new one and is sitting in place
Put a new transom in again wasn't happy with the other one
And have also managed to scarf in the new deck stringer which I'm happy to see go in and also wrapped with the out come.

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got a job again so a bit more money to spend on my project here are some progress picturesView attachment 65557
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and have also managed to scarf in the new deck stringer which i'm happy to see go in and also wrapped with the out come.

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And a few slatts / ribs just sitting in place ready to be cut painted and installed over the weekend

Thanks for the update pics Troy!
Great to see you're moving forward

Great to see you back at it, and posting updates! She is going to be in great nick when you are done, and I hope she brings your family and friends a lot of pleasure.

Refits are a gruelling process, and I didn't go back to the bones as far as you have done. Kudos for saving her!

Thanks boys
Yes looking forward to the day when she splashes

Greetings,
Mr. T. You're a better man than I, Gunga Din...

Good to see you back at it. Keep the good work going, great pleasure lies ahead.

Tidahapah said:

Good to see you back at it. Keep the good work going, great pleasure lies ahead.

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Thank you boys will keep the pictures coming

RT Firefly said:

Greetings,
Mr. T. You're a better man than I, Gunga Din...

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It wasn't meant to be this difficult

wow she would love that and will last for a long time after all the work you have done what sort of engine are you putting in her.
Adrian