Russian Trawler Update #5

[TheAtomicDog]

Hi all,

It was an interesting summer...

Due to the pandemic situation and politics, I was trapped in the US for the last three months. Needless to say, that slowed things down significantly. Sorry for the lack of updates.

We had some guys working on the interior, but without us there they went a bit astray. We will have to remove some things and start over.

In bigger news, we have finally hauled her out today to replace the prop shaft, bearings and screw. This place is also equipped to do an ultrasound survey so we can find out if she's pregnant. Might have a bunch of little dinghies floating around soon . Seriously, will likely replace a big chunk of her bottom. Good thing steel is at an all-time high. I always feel guilty when I get a bargain

Anyway, there aren't many pictures yet as it has been a frustrating summer for boat things.

Will share more soon.

 

[ofer]

with all the work you put in her i am happy to see a bunch of in your posts. that's some positive attitude.

thanks for sharing it all.

Hi all,

It was an interesting summer...

Due to the pandemic situation and politics, I was trapped in the US for the last three months. Needless to say, that slowed things down significantly. Sorry for the lack of updates.

We had some guys working on the interior, but without us there they went a bit astray. We will have to remove some things and start over.

In bigger news, we have finally hauled her out today to replace the prop shaft, bearings and screw. This place is also equipped to do an ultrasound survey so we can find out if she's pregnant. Might have a bunch of little dinghies floating around soon . Seriously, will likely replace a big chunk of her bottom. Good thing steel is at an all-time high. I always feel guilty when I get a bargain

Anyway, there aren't many pictures yet as it has been a frustrating summer for boat things.

Will share more soon.

 

[Gdavid]

Congrats on making progress and not losing your sense of humor despite the challenges. Best of luck.

 

[TheAtomicDog]

Thanks guys. I also got a drone while I was in the US, so here are a couple of pics of the boat being towed to the yard...

 

[Sailor of Fortune]

Gawd, thats a slippery hull! Keep up the good work!

 

[Alaskan Sea-Duction]

Awesome!!!!

 

[Nomad Willy]

S of F writes;
“Gawd, thats a slippery hull!”

My thoughts exactly. She looks to be designed to sit perfectly on her bow and stern waves. Especially the stern. Love it

 

[FF]

"We had some guys working on the interior, but without us there they went a bit astray."

This is not uncommon ...Only you know what you want and just how you want it done.