At a fan’s !! request a picture of the  rudder assembly.

The hull, mast, boom and gaff have had their final coat of varnish!

Next: prepare the cradle for when the boat is turned and I can get started on the deck,etc.

In between the varnishing layers of the hull, the boom, mast and gaff also received there final Epoxy layer.  The mast cap was fitted as well!

reducing the diameter of the mast to fit the mast cap

The blocks have been varnished and are awaiting the fitting of the sheaves

Ok, I want (traditional) wooden sheave blocks. Worked out I will need 6 single sheave and 2 double sheave blocks.

If I were to order them that would set me back (about) $950!! So long live the inet !

I found some plans to make my own: sheaves (the pulley wheels ;o)) $30, brass for straps $60. Axle covers Honk Kong1c and 5c pieces!!   PS Brass strips ended up costing me less then $20 for the lot