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Restoration 2023-2025 - The lower Stem

  • Writer: Natasha Patient
    Natasha Patient
  • Aug 15
  • 1 min read

When we purchased Skål in 2023 we found her in a neglected condition, she hadn't been lifted out of the water in a few years, which is very neccessary for a wooden boat. We found the lower stem, original wooden keel, deadwoods and stern timbers all needed replacing. At nearly 100 year's old it was time to give her a new lease of life. Works began in Perama, Greece at 'Tsikis Boatyard' a traditonal wooden boatbuilding yard.


We began by replacing the lower stem with laminated European white oak.


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The original lower stem.
The original lower stem.
A template or pattern is made to copy the exact curve and shape of the existing lower stem. The oak is laminated on top of this template.
A template or pattern is made to copy the exact curve and shape of the existing lower stem. The oak is laminated on top of this template.
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Lamination process - bonding layers of white oak using clamps to apply pressure to create a stronger more stable piece of wood.
Lamination process - bonding layers of white oak using clamps to apply pressure to create a stronger more stable piece of wood.
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The laminated piece is shaped and fitted into place.
The laminated piece is shaped and fitted into place.

 
 
 

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