Hole in the hull
Two pairs of frames are removed. The other was steel, the other oak. Steelframes were badly damaged by corrosis, probably due to prop shaft tube which had a connection with the frames (it was bronze). Oak frames were pretty soft in the lowest parts since they got wet by water which creeped in thru the tube.
First pair of frames is done, the other pait is ready within next few days. After that the bilge needs to be impregnated. One or two plank ends will be replaced, here is the first one away:
The engine bed parts are taking shape, work progresses quit slowly since I do not want to work the steel inside the boat due to fire hazard. The thrust bearing support has been measured to it’s place and two holes drilled to the steel frames to mark it’s position.