Improvements
One of the many joys of owning a boat is when you get to upgrade her. In Curlew’s case the objective was in part to improve her ability to work as a charter vessel, while also staying true to her heritage. Of course we are always looking for ways to make her even more magnificent as well.
It’s been many years since the dingy davits have held a tender, but in 2014, we finally remedied that.
2009 Rick made this beautiful hatch to match her original design.
This deck hatch was remade in 2009 to follow he contours of the deck in the same way the main companionway hatch does.
2010 We rebuilt the fiddles with fewer SS rods.
A redesigned propane locker.
Deck boxes port and starboard to provide more seating and life vest storage.
Another thing of beauty by Rick. This stern seat, installed in 2010, has become the most popular spot on the deck with charter guests.
Rick putting final touches on a custom stern seat.
Belaying Pins Port Side Main Mast.
Belaying Pins Starboard Side Main Mast.
Along with the new fore hatch design we need to rebuild the focs’l to accommodate a new ladder.
To make more room for stowage, we installed a much smaller holding tank.
Crew cabin dismantling.
Framing for a new port side berth and stowage.
New Berth begins to take shape.
Another work of art by master craftsman Rick Brown.
We ripped out the quarter berth to provide more access.
The-quarter-berth-begins-to-take-shape.
New Galley.
In 2011 Rick Brown redesigned and installed this tradilional looking but very functional galley cabinetry.
Rick had to hand make the teak and holly sole to match the original.
2017 re-decked the cabin top
