Classic Cornu Sailboat Restoration in Thailand
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The story of the restoration of "EIGER", a Classic Cornu plan built by Vandernotte, Nantes, France in 1961.
Whilst continuing our cruising/working holiday on SV Whimoway, and after 3 years in Satun, southern Thailand whilst Mike was Head Shipwright on the historical restoration of the 113 year old
gaff ketch yacht Cariad, we now find ourselves restoring another boat of our own, EIGER!
EIGER's main appeal is in her complete originality including all the bronze fittings used when she was built as well as the original fitout.
She is mahogany planked on acacia frames.
The combination of Eugene Cornu's lines with Vandernottes craftmanship makes this original classic a sight to behold!
Once again the restoration is taking place in Chebilung, Thailand.
The local people who are employed by us have all the skills necessary for the
job after working with Mike on Cariad for 3 years.
Our main crew are Chat and Dee who come with us to the southern
islands to work as we have a generator and all necessary tools with us.
We will be returning to the hard stand soon to replace rigging and
finish the topsides.
We hope to complete this project by December 2009.
AUGUST 09
EIGER is now back in the water with new stainless steel rigging plus
her topsides have been stripped to bare timber and repainted.
We now begin the varnishing and completion of EIGER's interior.
Then we will be looking for a buyer!
Jan 2010
EIGER's restoration is complete and she is now on the market!
Contact us via our website
www.sailing-story.com
Whilst continuing our cruising/working holiday on SV Whimoway, and after 3 years in Satun, southern Thailand whilst Mike was Head Shipwright on the historical restoration of the 113 year old
gaff ketch yacht Cariad, we now find ourselves restoring another boat of our own, EIGER!
EIGER's main appeal is in her complete originality including all the bronze fittings used when she was built as well as the original fitout.
She is mahogany planked on acacia frames.
The combination of Eugene Cornu's lines with Vandernottes craftmanship makes this original classic a sight to behold!
Once again the restoration is taking place in Chebilung, Thailand.
The local people who are employed by us have all the skills necessary for the
job after working with Mike on Cariad for 3 years.
Our main crew are Chat and Dee who come with us to the southern
islands to work as we have a generator and all necessary tools with us.
We will be returning to the hard stand soon to replace rigging and
finish the topsides.
We hope to complete this project by December 2009.
AUGUST 09
EIGER is now back in the water with new stainless steel rigging plus
her topsides have been stripped to bare timber and repainted.
We now begin the varnishing and completion of EIGER's interior.
Then we will be looking for a buyer!
Jan 2010
EIGER's restoration is complete and she is now on the market!
Contact us via our website
www.sailing-story.com
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EIGER, a plan Cornu, built by Vandernotte, Nantes, France, 1961
Restoration taking place in Chebilung, southern Thailand and surrounding islands!
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Restoration of EIGER, a classic Eugene Cornu plan built in 1961 by chantiers
Vandernotte in Nantes, France.
Restoration taking place at PSS Shipyard, Chebilung, southern Thailand
Vandernotte in Nantes, France.
Restoration taking place at PSS Shipyard, Chebilung, southern Thailand
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steve1717
Sep 24, 2009 @ 4:46 pm | delete
- nice story lots of pics i liked it well done ..steve
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Jane from Tassie
Aug 27, 2009 @ 10:29 pm | delete
- Well done Gai, Mike, Chat & Dee for doing a rewarding & worthy project on an a "holiday" adventure, think of you guys heaps
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