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Fire99

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Hi All,

Apologies if this post is pretty general but any help to get me on the right track would be appreciated.

Ive a '68 Aft Cockpit Freeman 30 (GRP Hull, Wood Deck/Superstructure) and last year after inspecting a 'small' patch of dry rot ended up having to replace virtually ALL topsides etc except the deck itself.

This has turned into a virtually complete restoration with the entire interior being stripped etc.

I dont suppose anyone has a similar boat i could view their interior / wheelhouse to refresh my memory on how things are assembled?

Also is the good old fashioned approach of about 7 coats of varnish on the Exterior the best option or for a hardy (but slightly less pretty) finish could i use a woodstain which is thicker and seems lower maintenance?

Any info (and sympathy :-) ) would be appreciated to get me on track.

thanks,

Nick
 
loads of sympathy, not a lot to help, now got the same problem with mine, mobo though, all window seals been leaking so all woodwork rotten, complete rebuild, good luck, Dave
 
I used to have one of these with 2 x V8 vp petrols, and no it still didn't do more than 12 kts! She was called Mad Hatter in mid 1980's and prior to that Decorum. Started life with a blue/grey hull but later sprayed white. Regret no contact now.

You might try Sheridan Marine at Moulsford in Oxfordshire ( also trades as Freeman Marine these days). They would probably be able to put you in touch with one of the Thames owners, of which there are several.

Good luck.
Nice boats but a shame the loo was so small!!
 
Thanks Mike,

Funnily enough the previous owner made the loo compartment a bit bigger but ive found that a bit restrictive in the main cabin so will convert it back.

Possibly the smallest toilet compartment in the world with a draining floor for a shower! :-)

Oh well 'll stop me putting on weight! :-)

Cheers,

Nick
 
Thanks Dave,

yep its a big ol task. Especially for a wood novice like myself. But hey.. good learning curve!! (I think!!)

Cheers,

Nick
 
Thanks Brian...

I can vaguely remember my interior looking that good as apposed to her currently looking like a building site..

cheers,

Nick
 
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