Keeping the hull wet
Approximately 1 inch of the CWM’s 11 inch hog has been removed by gravity force in three cycles of removing and replacing softwood “crush blocks” and realigning the underpinning hardwood keel blocks. This process will be suspended for the moment while the shipwrights measure and assess the overall movement of the hull by means of a laser surveying system. Although movement to date has been relatively easy, the fact of this ease gives some clue as to the overall condition of the hull, which we know is weak.
Three small ceiling planks have been removed. Their condition is no better nor is it worse than expected and are clearly in need of replacing.
The shrink wrap cover is being installed this week.
The shipwrights are still working on developing an efficient method to keep the hull wet. The rain this past week has week helped. Additional applications of Bora-Care and AnchorSeal have been made to the starboard side, which has the benefit of locking in moisture because of their white reflective nature. The shipyard is still looking for an efficient misting nozzle which will spray fresh water on the hull. Ideally salt water is preferred but in previous renovations it was found that use of salt water created system maintenance problems. Instead the shipwrights will spread ample quantities of salt and spray a brine solution.
More live oak was delivered to the rear of the south parking lot today.