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The Great Auckland Refit 2002

13th April 2002

Three months have been set aside from Soren Larsen's sailing schedule to tackle planned maintenance and another stage of the ship's restoration process.  The Aft end below decks is to be refurbished - i.e. the navigation area, Master's, Mate's and Engineer's cabin are being totally rebuilt.

A huge awning structure now covers the ship to totally weather proof the ship.  The aft deck on the port side has been taken up and the waterways taken out.  Marti is leading the team as bolts are driven out and examined. This older part of the deck is being replaced.

While we are at the engine is getting a major facelift, as are the heads and various parts of the saloon. More details of the work and further pictures will follow..

 
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Foredeck fully waterproof Aft deck likewise
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Bolts are driven out - with a very large hammer..
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Plasters on both thumbs - but he was still smiling.

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Bolts and nails that haven't seen daylight in over 50 years - all in excellent condition.

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Marti up to his knees in work..
Work continues elsewhere in every cover of the ship - more images will follow.  Picture page from last week

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More refit images will follow here as the work progresses.

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Refit Pictures - Click here for other pages:
Refit One
Refit Two
Refit Three
Refit Four
Refit Five
Refit Six
Refit Seven
Refit Eight
Refit Nine
Refit Ten
Departure Day here

 

 
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