26 May 2026 | CBMM Small Boat Conservation

Our 12 May work day was cancelled. But Willem and Peter worked at home on the ducker tiller and Cinnamon Girl’s signboards, respectively. Photos below.

We have lots of work lined up. Hope to see you Tuesday.

Willem, Don, Sam


This Week’s Tasks:

  • Finish CG floors.
  • Install ducker tiller.
  • Find the ducker rig and decide permanent storage place.
  • Remove port side planks from power skiff.
  • Build movable partition and small table for BL parts in the corn crib storage area
  • Make a plan to remove BL foremast.

Supplies on Order

  • Brush head for Ridgid vac, 2″ inside dia.
  • 1 plywood sheet, 4 2×3/8′ for moveable partition and table in corn crib for Bessie Lee parts.
  • Plank stock for power skiff.

Notes from Sam

Cinnamon Girl

Work done last week:

  • Peter took home CG’s signboards and painted the lettering.
  • On Tuesday, CG’s builder Kevin Brennan visited with family and friends to inspect our work.

This coming week:

  • Finish the floors

After that:

  • Fashion and install mast/sprit cleats
  • Move to the floating dockLaunch in two weeks?
  • Measure, design, and install cockpit cover

Delaware Ducker

Work done last week:

Willem took home stock to fashion the tiller.

This coming week:

  • Install tiller
  • Find the rig and decide permanent storage place

After That:

  • Measure, design, and install cockpit cover
  • Make dock roller to prevent damage during launch/recovery
  • Move to the floating dock

Smith Island Power Skiff

Work done last week:

On hold.

This coming week:

  • Remove bad planks on port side

After that:

  • Decide about replacing bottom planks

Bessie Lee

Work done last week:

  • On hold.

Next week:

  • Build movable partition in the corn crib storage area to discourage removal
  • Make a plan to remove the foremast (limited head room)

After that:

  • Publish objectives, work plan, and schedule.

Poling Skiff

Next:

Publish objectives, work plan, and schedule.

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