Restore Launch #706
Most Saturdays, 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM
$50.00 per session / $45 per session for GHB members
Come for one session or many and help restore this old launch
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Built in 1927 in Olympia, Washington by Lister & Bacon
Length - 15' 9"
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Beam - 5' 4"
This class is patterned off the BoatShop's successful Boatbuilder-for-a-Day class. Come for one session or multiple sessions and learn boat repair and restoration techniques. Boatbuilder Tom Regan will teach boat repair skills throughout #706's renovation using traditional and modern boat repair methods.
Learn how to:
- Repair a strip planked hull.
- Apply Dynel and epoxy sheathing on the hull.
- Remove and install a transom.
- Fabricate and install floor timbers.
- Design and build an interior.
- Build and install decks.
- Make floorboards.
- Install steering gear.
- Install running gear.
- Build and install a shaft log and engine beds.
- Install an electric main propulsion system.
- Paint and varnish.
- Celebrate on launching day!