Here are a few before and after photos of the galley. One day of the last week of 2016 I built, painted and installed a couple of upper galley shelves. They give the the galley a little more storage.
Category: Cape Henry 21
Dudley Dix – Cape Henry 21: Stocking the Cabin
While “Slough Coot” is warm and dry in her winter digs I’ve added several coats to her brightwork and started stocking her cabin. I also plan to add a topcoat to her hull and superstructure.
Dudley Dix – Cape Henry 21: Placard
The name placard is mounted to her transom! “Slough Coot”, I love these crazy birds. I believe when the Lord invented them it was after dinner, and He had one too many glasses of wine!
Dudley Dix – Cape Henry 21: Slough Coot
The “Slough Coot” is finished and tucked away for the winter!
Dudley Dix – Cape Henry 21: Pretty and Complete
She’s pretty much complete!
Dudley Dix – Cape Henry 21: Before and After
Here are a couple of side by side photos of before and after the refit and complete restoration of this Dudley Dix design Cape Henry 21. I need to install 4 fair leads for the headsail sheets and install the new interior 4″ high density cushions. This should happen by mid week. At that time…
Dudley Dix – Cape Henry 21: Shrouds and Head Stays
Early this morning, Josey and I tried our luck fishing for Fall Chinook…not! The sunrise was a beauty though!!! This may not look like much but I replaced and added the shrouds and head stays. The previous was made of steel cable and over galvanized sized turnbuckles. I refit the works with stainless steel everything. Also I added a roller…
Dudley Dix – Cape Henry 21: Photos
This is kind of and overall post concerning the re-construction of this Dudley Dix Cape Henry 21 gaff cutter rig. There will be one more post of the interior with her new cushions once they are made and installed. But the balance of the next posts will be of the re-rigging!
Dudley Dix – Cape Henry 21: Interior Lights and Electrical
Yesterday I installed all the light fixtures and electronics, including 12v bilge pump and depth sounder. Today I cleaned up and did a bunch of touch up painting. Next week the cushions should be done and installed by Thursday or Friday. On Tuesday I plan to start re-rigging her.
Dudley Dix – Cape Henry 21: New Electrical Wiring
Yesterday I pulled all new electrical wiring throughout! Today I refit all the trim and cabinet fronts. The original was a rubbed stain that looked like shoe polish. I painted over it all with off-white and jade green. Tomorrow I will reinstall all the electrical fixtures and install a 12v bilge pump and a depth sounder.