Katona

A narrowboat rebuild by Nick Goodall.

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Just 'shell.' It's cleaner.Dirty Nick after rust removalStern rust removedStern window in piecesCracked stern windowStern window areas ready for grindingPerforming surgery on the boat with an angle grinderStarboard side windows installedPort side windows installedView of the bow, on the Grand Union canalView of the stern, on the Grand Union canalLetter from the CRTCleaning the sternMessy sternInstalling first saloon window, outsideInstalling first saloon window, insideWhite overcoat in section 3, facing backwardsWhite overcoat in section 3, facing forwardsSection 3 final coat of primerAngle grinder flesh woundSection 3 before working on itSecond lounge section final coat of white paintFront saloon coat of white paintFront saloon final primer coatElectric bonfire on the beachPainted second lounge sectionCleaned second lounge sectionDirty NickRusty second lounge sectionChimney plate for weldingClean chimney areaCamping water tankServicing angle grinderChimney collarRusty chimney areaBoat diagramPre-insulated bedroomRusty bedroomSleeping areaCamping kitchenFirst tearing out