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The GENERAL ARRANGEMENT of Frederic Shepherds remained after the restoration.
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Beauty can be seen already on the sign board – The original plans of Shepherd are mostly still available and form the basic of the restoration.
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It takes some imagination to see the "real beauty". A full restoration is essential. The good Quality of the original material used at building offer a good basis for the restoration.
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The dimensions of the hull are impressive. Detailed investigation show:The Pitch-Pine planking is in very good condition.
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The valued original interior made from Honduras-Mahogony is being categorized and carefully removed to get to the hull structure.
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A few meters of the heavy Oak double frames have to be replaced.
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All connections of the hull are carefully checked and replaced where necessary ...
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With the replacement of the chain plate the original strength is again achieved.
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The new bulwark after the first painting.
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The hull is newly caulked and made watertight. The underwater parts of the hull completely sanded and gets a new paint structure.
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We stay today still on the Original deck from 1935 – newly screwed,tightened and sanded.
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The gunwale made out of masive Teak has to be renewed to work on the connection between hull and deck.
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Craftsmen from the yards, Boatbuilders but also a lot of Friends, Acquaintances and Sponsors did support the efforts to get this project done.
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Engine and engine room are being completely restored.
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The shaft is party renewed in connection with the overhauling of the engine and gearbox.
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The propeller was adjusted to the new power alignment.
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Doors and covers have been newly fastened.
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All original fittings have been taken out, overhaukled and refitted into the old places.
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The Skylights have been fitted with safetyglass and new bronze safety bars.
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All Decksuperstructures are made of solid Teak and have all been sanded, newly glued and gaps closed.
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An immense restoration effort for the stylemaking look of the deckhouse.
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Newly build Teak deck on top of the deckhouse.
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Preparation of the "wheelhouse" inside the deckhouse.
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First gloss paint on precious Teak; a new "showpiece " on deck "Glanzstück an Deck.
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Bulkheads and walls to remain as original structure of the vessel.
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The Wallplates are being kept and where necessary recontructed in accordance with the originals.
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... the result is impressive: Its the old and original material.
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A few kilometer of cables are placed into the cable shafts.
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According to extensive cableplans a complete new and upto date electronic and safety electronic is built.
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Later a door can hide the modern technoligy – its working in the background.
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The technology is being monitored from the deckhouse.
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Board by board the original mahogany constructions are being restored.
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The old glue gets soft – large walltables have to be restored and newly glued.
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Each board into its position. The bulward are covered with single walltables.
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The Saloon gets back. The cupboard is replaced at the original site.
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The three bathrooms are fitted and sevred for warm and cold water and re-designed with precious materials.
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Searching.
In England brass tapware is build as per old plans. |
On top of the water tanks with a total capacity of 2000 liter, the new floor is fitted.
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Still the craftsmen with their tools, woods and other materials are the determinant factor on board.
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Sterncabin,Captain's cabin, Owner's cabin, Crewcabin, Bathrooms, Saloon and Pantry – piece by piece they are restored.
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Floors lead to the cabins;
the restored original doors are fitted again. |
All rooms and cabins are fitted with skylights and bulleyes.
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Old handles and carefully selected new fittings form a proper style picture.
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ELLA
a classic Yacht restored en detail remaining largely das Original von 1935. A truly rarity and anever ending assigbment, to keep with beautyful ship ! |
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Schrauben am Detail.
Jedes Teil ist ein kleines Kunstwerk: Das überarbeitete Steuerrad. |
Das Bild rundet sich.
Nach fünfjähriger Restaurierungsphase und unendlichen Arbeitsstunden wird das Ergebnis greifbar. |
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