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Restoration of a Hallberg Rassy 352. Wanda is a 1989 Hallberg-Rassy 352, which has spent the last few years on the hard in the Caribbean. She suffered significant storm damage during hurricane Gonzalo and requires some structural repairs as well as an overall refit. I have brought her over to the UK to begin this work. You can find more information on http://www.aboatcalledwanda.com
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Back to Wanda to start preparations for the engine to be installed
Back to Wanda to start preparations for the engine to be installed
Finally :- bilge laminated, fuel tank mounted!
Finally :- bilge laminated, fuel tank mounted!
Good progress with some very cold weather here! I also take a moment to view my plan for Wanda for 2023
Good progress with some very cold weather here! I also take a moment to view my plan for Wanda for 2023
In this update I configure the components for the fuel system and close the lid on the main part of this project!
In this update I configure the components for the fuel system and close the lid on the main part of this project!
I finally got around to putting out a video after too many hours of footage to edit! Here is the result of the fuel tank I built, nearly finished!
I finally got around to putting out a video after too many hours of footage to edit! Here is the result of the fuel tank I built, nearly finished!
In this episode I go back to the boatyard to make right a previous blunder. Its back into the bilge for some preparation to laminate the inside of the keel. Then I complete the plug for the fuel tank.
In this episode I go back to the boatyard to make right a previous blunder. Its back into the bilge for some preparation to laminate the inside of the keel. Then I complete the plug for the fuel tank.
In this episode I am have the correct plug cutter and countersink bore to drill the holes in the hand rail - plus I make a start to building my new fuel tank.
In this episode I am have the correct plug cutter and countersink bore to drill the holes in the hand rail - plus I make a start to building my new fuel tank.
I have a new warm and dry workspace! And I get to do some woodworking at last as I make up new handrails for the coachroof and aft cabin.
I have a new warm and dry workspace! And I get to do some woodworking at last as I make up new handrails for the coachroof and aft cabin.
Armed with all the correct sized fasteners finally I get to bed down the dorade air vents and the fuel and water fillers. I experience a massive setback as storm Arwen trashes the tent I made. I build another tent; this time using shock cord to help manage the impact caused by by gusts. Just as I am...
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In this episode I make some improvements to the tent and cut out holes for my new Air-Only vents.
In this episode I make some improvements to the tent and cut out holes for my new Air-Only vents.
A slow start I am afraid, but next week should be better!
A slow start I am afraid, but next week should be better!
Now I can start putting things back together. First thing is to get all the deck hardware bedded down and waterproofed. I start with the glove boxes in the cockpit
Now I can start putting things back together. First thing is to get all the deck hardware bedded down and waterproofed. I start with the glove boxes in the cockpit
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