And They're Off!

Not wasting any time ripping into the work.

Attacking the stem.

Richard removing planking for
access into the centreboard housing.

Planking removed around centreboard housing. You can
see the rebated bronze strapping that sits on the inside of
the planking.

Stem wood removed. You can see the
rot on the port side water line that has
been dug out.

Peeling to check on the surface state of the planking (and killing worm).