Carlotta - 1899 Bristol Channel Pilot Cutter

The restoration of the 1899 Bristol Channel Pilot Cutter "Carlotta" began in 2005. The interior was gutted, several new planks and frames were replaced, the mast spars and rigging cleaned up, and all hardware stripped from it's decks. About 3500 pounds of ballast was removed.

In 2006 - The companionway hatch and skylight are restored, a new mainboom is built and wood for a new deck and deckbeams is squirrelled-away. The old deck is removed and a new aft counter is constructed.

2007 - New deckbeams are shaped and installed with new knightheads, breasthook, and ruddertrunk. The gimballed table and companionway are restored and a new ceiling is installed.

2008 - Carlines, bulkheads, and a new cockpit are finished. The forward hatch is restored and covering boards and stanchions are fastened.

Most recently, this April 2009, the new deck is complete and the cover comes off. The deck was caulked with cotton and oakum and then payed with hot pitch.

 

 

The website created to honor "Carlotta", her history, and restoration can be found here: http://www.pilotcutter.ca/