Eric Boinard's Restoration of Zephyrus

Eric writes: “I have been asked if I would agree to write some lines on the restoration of Zephyrus as I go along. I quite liked the suggestion as it makes me keep some sort of records on the work done.”

The initial restoration log:

Introduction – Background & Philosophy

Part 1 – the Hull

Part 2 – Inside: Bilge, Floor and Mast Chock

Part 3 – Deck and Cabin

Part 4 – Spars: Pole, Boom and Mast

Part 5 – The Finish Line

Part 6 – The First Season

Continued maintenance:

Part 7 – Rib Repair

Part 8 – Deck & Hull Revisited

Part 9 – Spars

Part 10 – Further work on the inside and deck

Part 11 – Beam Shelves