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Making Covers
We are making covers for Martindale's unprotected woodwork. We have completed the cover for the Mediterranean steps and are working on the covers for the wheelhouse. The covers for the sides of the wheelhouse are rectangles, but the rope lockers at the front of the wheelhouse are not so simple with angles, holes and slopes.
Storm Damage
In April 2015 the boom came off the funnel, allowing water to collect in the awning, breaking some of the timber supports, bending staunchions and, most seriously, cracking the mizzen mast. We estimate there would have been close to 1 cu metre (1 tonne) of water in the awning. Although the awning fabric was severely stretched by the water it almost regained its original shape with only a few small signs of its ordeal.
Installing the Masts
The mizzen mast was installed in December 2014
The main mast was installed in June 2015
Galley Fit-out
Work commenced on the galley fit-out in April 2014 and was complete by the end of 2014.
Saloon Fit-out
In 2012 the saloon was a shell. Gradually the cupboards, drawers and seats were added. Wiring was run for lights, all the woodwork was varnished and in late 2014 the upholstery was complete. We laid the carpet in 2016 for the Sydney Wooden Boat Festival.
Early Days
Martindale was built in 1931/1932 at Searles' Boatyard Birkenhead South Australia
She was launched on 19 July 1932. Thanks to the SA State libraty for the launch pics.
Her deck, saloon and wheelhouse around the time of her construction
