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  2. Serenity -- 14 ft Peep Hen

Peep Hen improvements

I suppose "improvements" is debatable -- modifications, at any rate! more photos coming, including boom gallows reinforcement, bow anchor roller, centerboard lifting tackle, water system. Okay, so it's a micro yacht... geared for two people to be out on saltwater for a few weeks at a time. Making simple daily chores easier goes a long way toward keeping that fun -- as does reducing stress related to worrying about sturdiness of the boat.
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  • the original rudder hardware.  Not only extremely lightweight, but the rudder was positioned to hang 2 inches below the keel.  Major rock hazard, and no good for drying out with the tide...

    the original rudder hardware. Not only extremely lightweight, but the rudder was positioned to hang 2 inches below the keel. Major rock hazard, and no good for drying out with the tide...

  • original rudder hardware backing -- plastic lumber, already cracked.

    original rudder hardware backing -- plastic lumber, already cracked.

  • original above, new pintle below

    original above, new pintle below

  • new lower backing plate

    new lower backing plate

  • just bolted on!

    just bolted on!

  • aligning all the pieces.  Also visible are the original plastic lumber tiller straps.

    aligning all the pieces. Also visible are the original plastic lumber tiller straps.

  • upper backing plate

    upper backing plate

  • Shemaya scraping excess caulk

    Shemaya scraping excess caulk

  • Theo adjusting shims for new rudder cheeks (maple, coated with Cetol Light)

    Theo adjusting shims for new rudder cheeks (maple, coated with Cetol Light)

  • Theo trimming excess bolt lengths with Dremell and cut-off wheel

    Theo trimming excess bolt lengths with Dremell and cut-off wheel

  • you can see Theo smiling!

    you can see Theo smiling!

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