The restoration finally got underway. Or at least the deconstruction or should that be destruction?
Originally, I planned to remove the deck down to the hull. From that point I would repair the hull before starting on the new deck. However as I started, it occurred to me that I needed points of reference for the desk and if I may not have those points if I ripped the deck off.
So I started with my new plan. I started removing about a 12 inch section the deck and replaced it with strip of wood.
It then occurred that if I was getting references points that I need the most important point- I needed to be able sit in the boat with my size 11 1/2 feet.
That’s when it really became obvious that the deck would need to be much, much taller.