During the winter of 2009/2010 it was time to reinstate the teak decks. People still look at me blankly when I say I had the work done on the Isle of Wight…but I did! First problem was a dispute as to whether the quote included for swept planking rather than straight planks! That is a key issue to get right.
Once that was solved it was a case of dismantling, rectifying the rotten structure, and paying the bills. Robbins Timber supplied the teak and were pretty good. I laid ply on new timber structure; epoxy sheathed from the cavita line, across the deck, and up the coach roof, before the teak went down fixed with epoxy. A long and educational process.
I paid special attention to details such as fuel /water inlets etc, junctions, access panels in the cockpit and engine covers. Seeing the new teak going down gave me immense pleasure.
Tips…never underestimate the extent of rot and never underestimate other parts of the boat that are affected in the process. It involves replacing the teak rubbing strakes, repainting the hull and coachroof, apart from the disruption involved in replacing the cockpit floors.
Midnight Blue - the first winter
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Yes, Mr Rolliston was indeed the owner and from conversations with him I believe changed the name from "Nina" to "Midnight Blue"...
Perhaps Julian or any other owners can help me with the ownership list.Todate I think this is the rollcall:
February 1967-Mr MJ Hughes.Called "Super Huntsman" & based at St Osyth.
September 1981-Mr K Moore.Renamed "Nina" & kept at Troon.
Maybe 1989-1992-Julian Rolliston. Renamed "Midnight Blue".
January 1992-Mr D Turner & kept at Langstone Marina, Southsea.
March 2004-Martin Preston-Davies until February 2008 & kept on the River Hamble.
Perhaps Julian or any other owners can help me with the ownership list.Todate I think this is the rollcall:
February 1967-Mr MJ Hughes.Called "Super Huntsman" & based at St Osyth.
September 1981-Mr K Moore.Renamed "Nina" & kept at Troon.
Maybe 1989-1992-Julian Rolliston. Renamed "Midnight Blue".
January 1992-Mr D Turner & kept at Langstone Marina, Southsea.
March 2004-Martin Preston-Davies until February 2008 & kept on the River Hamble.