Sheila is the oldest Albert Strange yacht in commission and to keep her credentials she needs attention over the winter.
We are worried that rot might have developed under the mizzen mast, at the stern of the boat, from rain water leakage. We are under the impression we will have to restore the stem post and the whole stern area. As much as possible we are obliged to do this keeping the structure and the planking which are original.
We will have to remove the ballast keel and this is an oportunity to sand blast this massive piece of metal.
And finally, we do not want Sheila’s hull to dry too much. So we have to manage everything in 4 months.
Cheers from France, this is week 1 of the project !
"A little lady who has had a romantic history beyond that of many because she has always been deeply loved."