Restoration of Logan Gaff Cutter 'Petrel' . Ep 2

In this episode I walk through the key restoration decisions for Petrel, starting with an explanation of her unique construction. Unlike most traditional plank-on-frame boats, the Logan design uses multiple layers of planking with no ribs, just stringers. Petrel was built with two layers, one diagonal and one fore and aft. At some point in her life the outer layer was splined, creating an almost monocoque structure that frankly is probably what saved her. Removing that outer layer to refasten it would have destroyed it entirely. So the decision was made to add the missing third layer directly over the existing hull. Diagonal kauri strips first, followed by a new skin of fore and aft strips spiled to exactly mimic the original planking. 1,600 hours and approximately 40 weeks of work. Please don't ever complain about a shipwright's quote. We also brought in naval architect David Payne to take the lines off Petrel and compare her to sister ships Aoma and Culwulla, which confirmed the hull was in reasonable shape with some sag in the stern that we did our best to address before laying the new skin. Petrel is a rare surviving example of a classic gaff-rigged Logan design being restored on Sydney's Pittwater using traditional methods, back to her near original configuration. Follow the full journey from the beginning. Interested in being part of Petrel's story? Get in touch: 📩 Email: [email protected] 🌐 Visit: pittwaterwoodenboats.com.au