Mayflower
47ft ex Harbour Launch on the slipway having the shaft log removed and replaced bilge keels fitted.
First stage
Viewing Mayflower from stern showing shaft, rudder gear and Y bracket.
2nd stage
Closer view of stern gear showing damage to shaft log.
Stage 3
Shaft and stern tube removed.
Shaft Log Being Removed
With the stern tube removed and the fixing bolts out the shaft log is removed by sliding it aft.
Shaft log replaced
New shaft log in position with all new bronze bolts and stern tube replaced.
Steel shoe for the keel
Whilst on the slip the boat has received a steel shoe to protect against damage when she dries out at Wells harbour where she will operate from.
New bilge keels
New and heavier bilge keels have also been fitted due to the poor fitting of the original keels.
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