kit as supplied to me but before i can start on the part completed barge I must complete other projects first as i want to do my best for the departed owner who had the kit from new

jig made for stringing dead eyes this will make 1/2inch to 2inch.... 2 x cloths pegs need to make lots for this barge this is only a test one

is this what i have to live up too ????

built a new rudder to use when in the water and sailing keeping the short rudder for when on display

just used cotton covered elastic thread in my dead eyes 65p for 50 mts

with help from a friend i have access to

The Thames Sailing Barge her gear and rigging by Dennis j Davis (1970 print ) with some nice photos

and

Spritsail Barges of Thames and Medway by
Edgar j March ( 1970 ) nice read

using the book her gear and rigging, started on mine, still lots to do, but ha ho on we go

after looking at photos of real barges the sails a edged with rope so it begins,
1. mark the sail size on cotton
2.cut a length of 1mm nylon cord longer than required
3.sew with a zig-zag stitch very carefully keeping nylon cord in line with mark (on sail )
4. using a very sharp cutting wheel cut just outside the zig-zag stitching

this is just the first attempt will be better when i get back from hoils

well lock down still going but the barge is finished ??