Lipton Challenger

  • Before Restoration

    An old 30’s pond model arrived for restoration with all parts complete. Owner wanted new suit of sails, rigging and restored paint to original colours.

  • Restoring to Original Colours

    After paint layers were removed, the original colours were reveled. The hull was conditioned and new colours started.

  • Bottom Coat

    New blue paint masked off, bottom red applied.

  • Detail Missing

    After deck refinished, parts that were missing had to be research before they were fabricated. Existing slide bar refinished.

  • Old and new.

    Old refurbished parts and new fabrications installed.

  • Steering

    New steering apparatus installed.

  • Swing Bar

    Main Boom Sheet Swing Bar attached.

  • Model Stand

    After deck fittings installed, new stand was constructed with a name plate.

  • New Sail

    Old battons slid into new sail, brass rings hold Mainsail to mast.

  • New Forsail

    New Foresail attached, stays and tackle installed.

  • After Restoration

    Restored pond model, “Lipton Challenger” back at owners home..

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