All framed up.

Over the last month, half of the frames and "knees" has been replaced, and the other half has been repaired, sanded and treated with CPES (Clear Penetrating Epoxy Sealer). The knees has been replaced on these as well. Riva did not use screws in this assembly like the American builders, but used copper rivets and burrs. I have replaced these rivets as original.

Once all the frames are inn, it's time to adjust the seats for the new keel.

I have plugged all the old screw holes in the chine, both from the bottom screws and from the outside 2 x 20 mm brass trim moulding they used to protect the chine/bottom corner. Don't want any cavities where water can collect and create problems in the future.

Next up is the new keel, where I will laminate 3 pcs. of Sipo mahogany with 3M5200 adhesive. This will be many times stronger than the original keel.