Coachroof interior and OGA trophy, 2022
Steve was thrilled to be awarded the East Coast OGA Concours d’Elegance trophy for ‘Cachalot’ after the Summer Cruise, 2022.
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Project Tag: OGA
New deck and rudder, 2016
In Spring 2013 we turn our attention back to the deck, partly removed in 2007. There are several options to consider and it’s another three years before the deck is finally laid.
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Finishing the hull, 2012
Looking at the depleted woodpile in May 2012, the remaining planks were checked against the shift of butts plan to provide a final list of what we’ll need to complete the hull.
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Auxiliary power
‘Cachalot’ was originally built as a yacht and didn’t have any auxiliary power until the 1930s. The engine, undamaged by the sinking, was restored and refitted.
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New wood going in, 2008!
New Year 2008 found Paul working on the counter to replace the archboard, deck beams and frames. More new wood to replace the rot certainly began to raise our spirits.
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