The older Taiwan built trawlers (including Altamira, our 1989 Marine Trader 38 Double Cabin) have been built with extensive teak exterior trim – which was the style back in that day. Everything on the exterior that is not fiberglass, stainless steel, or window glass is made of teak – including the bulwark cap and railings, […]
Monthly Archives: January 2021
Altamira – Aft Cabin Bulkhead Update
Lots of time spent planning and measuring since the introductory post. Work is underway. Fortunately, the boat heat is not impacted – daytime outdoor temperatures are 30-50 degrees F, but this Winter has been windy at Kent Narrows, MD USA. The bottom edge of the new bulkhead will set on a new athwart (across) floor […]