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Old 22-06-2011, 21:11   #1
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The Restoration of 'Lady J' - The Lady Comes Out . . .

Lady J finally made it out of the shop for the engine install and finish work.

Here she is after getting her bottom paint.



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Here's some of the upper deck



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Here chris is doing the final rub out.



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The interior is almost together and I will post shots of it and the new sole when it's ready. Until next time....
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Old 22-06-2011, 21:33   #2
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Re: Lady J comes out...

Wow she is a beauty!
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Re: Lady J comes out...

BEAUTIFUL
Not into mono's at all but that is one beautiful boat.Could you give an indication of hours spent to acheive that finish
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Old 22-06-2011, 21:51   #4
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Probably 700 man hours including plank prep.
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Absolutely lovely.
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Re: Lady J comes out...

Beautiful boat Charlie

Still like the pics you posted a ling time ago showing her in the water.
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Old 23-06-2011, 06:52   #7
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Beautiful boat Charlie

Still like the pics you posted a ling time ago showing her in the water.

I think those were of my boat "Oh Joy". K-40 number one "Lady J" hasn't been wet for 20 years...
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Yeah that was it, both are beautiful.
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Thanks Charlie, I needed that. Beautiful work. I can't wait to see the finished interior.

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Ohhhh yeahhhh!!
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Wow..
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