USA-185. This boat was originally built as all GRP. Failure of the structure under the forstay fitting required repair. David Gilliland chose to remove the GRP deck, build a new stronger internal structure and install a plywood deck. David also cut hatches on each side of the centreboard pin and put a much stronger structure to brace the hull against the stresses imposed by the centreboard. Presented here are pictures taken to document the reconstruction process.
All photos by David Gilliland who was also the boat rebuilder. Return to Newbie page	Updated Monday 10 April, 2006 by Gil Woolley