About 18 inches forward of the transom is a join- presumably because of the limitations in ply sheet length. Strikes me as a real weak point especially as there is a pretty flimsy batten inside. To strengthen this I have routed out a V and filled the gap using the excellent West Epoxy and the 405 fi...

Thank you.
Excellent alignment of screw heads!

Thank you - I'll not cut corners! I assumed PP was a similar epoxy based product to West.
And I must slow down! Windermere 2018 - maybe no speed limit by then..

Recommendations please- the original fittings on the Broom are all Simpson Lawrence and deserve to be well restored.
Thanks

I suspect the Herald had a bit more use! Paint stripped off now- and another plug for Screwfix No Nonsense paint stripper, maybe not as good as the olden days stuff but certainly quite good. Now I am following the excellent West Epoxy restoration guide and adding back stiffness to joints and seams w...

Agreed- v clever !

It is an interesting dilemma about how to strengthen the bottom especially since much is nailed. Removing them will just destroy the original ply base. I will likely add extra screws and epoxy to any clearIy deficient joints. I am considering epoxy cloth but am very hesitant as I think I'll balls it...

Seems the bottom is attached with nails

A real barn find - via this site and my next restoration project. This early 60's Broom Rapier has been in the same ownership virtually from new. It was used on Windermere and will be back there soon.. Originally towed by a Triumph Herald - the reg number still painted on the transom- KJM 46. It is ...

Finally finished and photos taken in the late afternoon sun. Engine is a 1946 Group C 22.5Hp Evinrude Speeditwin.