Berthon Apprentices' Project - West Solent One Design (January 2014)

The Berthon apprentices are currently restoring a West Solent One Design (RIPPLE) as an educational project on behalf of Boatyard owner Brian May. With the laminated frames in the mid ship section now in place, bronze fabricated plate floors have been fitted, tying the two halves of the boat together along the centre line. The stern post, stern knee and rudder box have been removed, with the new stern post and and stern knee having been made and later installed. Follow their progress at http://www.berthon.co.uk/berthon-blog/category/west-solent-one-design-w8-refit/