An ill wind
I think the saying goes that it is an ill wind that brings no luck, well after a pretty trouble free refit program for Novara we...
Under Sail again
With all sails in place we have taken the opportunity over the weekend to get Novara out sailing. Unfortunately Saturday proved to be a...
Up Aloft
With most major systems now commissioned we have turned our attention to the outside of the boat and have been aloft to check the mast,...
In good company
I have mentioned previously that the Wayafarer Boatyard has a long association with the local wooden schooners but I did not know that...
Engine sea trials
In between the work program we have been taking the boat out once a week to try and get 50 hours on the new engine so that the mechanics...
Back to Maine
Phil and I have returned to Maine and have been joined by Terje, another of the NWP team. We are making good progress with the long jobs...
Back in and running
The engine recon is now complete, the engine is back in the boat and initial sea trials have been successfully completed the day before...
A Tight Fit
Novara was designed with a large sliding hatch in the pilothouse roof to enable the removal of the larger items of machinery. As you can...
$30,000 recon
The major engine recondition project is almost complete with the engine now ready to go back into the boat. As well as a comprehensive...
Snow on the Roof
One of the guys on Novara on the day of the sea trials sent me a few photos. This one shows how much clothing we needed to wear against...
