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The Anchor winch: A collection of photos taken between December 2005 & August 2007

The following photos of the anchor winch were taken during December 2005 until August 2007 when she was completely cleaned and repainted.

General photos


As we found the boat in December 2005


In February 2006, just before the previous owner painted it completely black


In March 2006, just after it was painted black


The engine and engine platform cleaned, prior of having a coat of primer


At the beginning of August 2007: all paint removed


August 2007: The anchor winch in primer


The other parts of the winch also put in primer

Detailed pictures after she was painted

All detail pictures were taken after she got her first coat of paint. A week later she got her final coat of paint.


Wheel on port side of the boat


Wheel on starboard side of the boat


Cover box of the anchor winch engine, nicely repainted

 

 
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