brightening up the bilges

This week we've started cleaning up the bilges, It's going to be a long job (52 feet long to be precise) The first cabin has been stripped completely the beds, floor boards and ballast have all been moved out the way. Myself, Dad, Juan and Neil have all had a go at the first section.


There was some wood work needed, I had to replace 7 feet of the second stringer,
(the new bit of wood in the picture) and Dad fixed a broken rib.


Today (sunday) I put the first coat of paint on the parts we've cleaned. Meanwhile Dad has rigged a cover over the stern, and started sorting out the woodwork there. You can just see the blue cover at the back of the boat.
If you need translation, here's a link to the past:
http://www.ageofsail.net/aostermi.asp