Pixie
 (Formerly Perelandra)

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2/14/06
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Winter 2005-2006
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 The Story of Perelandra (continued)

 Exterior
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The transom, showing the charring from the fire.  Fire reportedly came out through the various through hull fittings in the counter, the fuel tank vent, and around the rudderpost as well, which resulted in the charring seen.
Another view of the same, except at closer range.  The gelcoat and paint is badly checked and cracked, but the hull is generally sound despite itself.
A full-on view of the transom, now showing the more badly damaged starboard side.  The fire was more intense here, and burned away more of the paint and gelcoat, and even the outer layers of mat in the laminate.
This photo of the transom shows the fuel tank vent placement.  The starboard side was more badly damaged because the tank vent, which shot flames up to 30' out according to the owner (who witnessed the event), is closer.  He showed me one photo, taken from some distance, that showed the fire in progress.
More of the starboard side.  This area is badly damaged, but the underlying laminate is still sound.
The starboard quarter, and the worst damage on the outside of the hull.  You can see the mat hanging down loosely, and some areas where the owner ground into the hull as an exploratory measure.
The port quarter, showing the cracked and checkered paint and gelcoat.
Same
A close-up view of the starboard quarter, showing the texture of the remaining paint and gelcoat, the loose and charred mat, and the sound fiberglass beneath the ground areas.
Looking aft along the port quarter.
A closer view of the port quarter, showing the texture of the surface.
The port quarter, again.  Repairs to the exterior of the hull would appear to require mostly cosmetic work, albeit plenty of it.  Depending on the depth of the cracks and other damage, some external relaminating could be required.
A view taken from the ladder on the other boat next door, showing the deck for the first time.

 

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