The restoration of Larool was done at Sydney Harbour Wooden Boats by Simon Sadubin and his excelent team. The restoration started in March and was completed a few months later. The work requirements included a new deck, Furling system, Electric drive motor with folding prop,interior lights, runing lights and a few coats of varnish inside the hull.
The workshop is located at the wonderfull Chowder Bay.Well worth checking out if you get the chance. The website for the boat builders is http://www.shwb.com.au/
This is Larool sitting on her mooring before heading of to the slip.
The reflections of light from her nice hull finish and the solid white waterline are long standing trademarks of Larool as the shipwrights take stock of her and begin the work.
She looks to be in good hands and I look forward to her progress in the coming months.
From the Archives..
The ASQMA is very lucky to have the support and help from the generous people who have provided us with the rich history of this class for you to enjoy. Thanks go out to John Hutcherson and Dr Peter Geddes for providing these fantastic photos.
The Geddes collection is from the 1960's to 70's era and consist of 10 placemats with 10 different yachts featured from the square metre fleet of that Period.
The Hutcherson collection was also from this period with collection of 35 slides that are of the fleet racing with some fantastic shots.
We will showcase a few from both collections each month.
This month in light of Larool's recent activity I though we could start with her images.
Below is Larool form the Geddes collection
Below is a wonderful profile shot of Larool from the Hutcherson Collection.
The interior is stripped and varnished
The top plank has a few holes to be filled and it the worst areas new sections are scarfed in.
The new deck beams are fitted and up in the front the section where the front stay meets the deck the beam is cut and a box section fitted to accommodate a below deck furler.
I think she needs a few more holes in that framework it looks far too heavy...
Nice bit of engineering work.
Just a superb design which has kept this yacht in such good shape.
New deck beams are installed and the old ones a stripped and varnished.
You can never have enough clamps.!
The new ply decking is measured and cut. The ply wood is then coated with a liquid sealant before its ready for fitting.
The front section is ready for the new decking which is to be laid in stages with a teak veneer to be applied later .
With the front section almost complete the work can start on the rear section starting with removing the old decks off the next job.
The new deck is laid.
The underside is a work of art complemented by the new deck...
The superb Monel frame with the running backstay mount shows the
high level of design that went into her construction.
The deck is prepared to fit the teak overlay
The stern on these yachts are always areas that need attention from
dings.
The substantial bow fitting is polished and refitted.
A plan to fit a furling genoa is part of Larools modifications.
A wonderful restoration on a yacht that is truly a work of art.
Larool
nears completion with her launch date set for
later this month.
She resembles her former glory and will surely turn heads as she
slices her way around Sydney Harbour.
Her last coat of varnish is applied making a total of 12 coats..
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The teak decking is finished with the blue masking ready to be
romoved.
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The Launching of Larool
Tuesday the 24th of August at 8.30am Larool completes her time in the fabulous Chowder Bay Boat Shed.
The day was picture perfect with very little wind and with plenty of sunshine. Larool fits perfectly in this shed which is located at the what used to be the Naval base for laying submarine mines during WWII. Well worth a visit the area is open to the public with a few great restaurants and cafes.
Looking forward from the mast step the new teak decking sets off the varnish work nicely.
The modern furling system with the wooden mount is fitted in such a way that it doesn't detract from her classic look.
The new shaft with a folding prop.
The time had come to see her launching. She was a sight that stopped the small amount of people passing by.
She floats on her lines nicely and the job of putting her through her paces begins..
The instructions begin while the deck hand keeps a comfortable lookout on the forward deck.. Take note of the new nav light propping up the hatch. She is now fitted with internal lighting throughout the inside of the yacht. Other additions include a new bilge pump system.
The boat builder Simon Sadubin is in the foreground of the above picture in the cockpit giving instructions. The owner (to his left) Tjek Dusseldorp is more than pleased with her performance.
A small wash helps illustrate her impressive speed. She was doing 7 knots at full speed and with energy conservation in mind she buttons off to a comfortable cruising speed of around 4.5 knots.
I can foresee a ASQMA official will be needed to verify her silent drive system is not engaged while she is racing. Any takers for the job!
You'll have to wait in line..
The rather short timber rig was not a result of blowing her budget but a temporary rig for her full length covers until her normal rig is ready.
Tjek Dusseldorp's goal to make his yacht more versatile and easy to use so his family could become more involved with the yacht, has been achieved. Larool has been in the Dusseldorp family for many great years and it with her improvements it looks like she will continue to be in the family for many more.