Kyria Six Metre

About the restoration and history of Kyria, a classic International Six Metre yacht built in 1947

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@instagram I also lost a way to keep in touch with friends and the support of Kyria’s followers (both of which have helped me through some difficult times). Can you please help? @instagram #instagram

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@instagram Please help. My IG account (@kyria6mr) has been disabled (message says for violating terms). There’s clearly been a mistake because I haven’t violated any terms. No way to speak to anyone. I’ve submitted appeal forms/photos, but no response in over 2 weeks #instagram

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@instagram The account documents over 4 years of Kyria’s history. It’s important and I don’t want to lose all the posts, comments and messages from friends. It was a record of the restoration work….all the highs and lows along the way…a lot of memories😢

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@boatshedadrian Thanks. It seems that she is a 1929 Fife 8-metre. Very nice!

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@boatshedadrian Thanks for the inspiration! Very beautiful....is she a Fife?

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@sailorssurplus @seran1926 Thanks for the retweet! 🙏

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@SheerlineMarine Thanks. I'm planning to make up some test panels to compare strength and impact resistance etc. Will see which way to go!

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@SheerlineMarine Yes except I will be using Khaya instead of Cedar. Planning to use the Raptor staples (polymer) so no need to remove them.

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@SheerlineMarine Thanks. Yes...that's been my intention all along...to prolong her life as much as I can 👍

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@SheerlineMarine Do you mean more expensive? Kyria is already double skinned....so I know how difficult they are to repair!

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@Mears_Boats @SheerlineMarine A good vintage then! 👊

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@SheerlineMarine The hull will then need fairing again in preparation for a high build primer and then two part polyurethane probably.

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@SheerlineMarine First option is to apply a diagonal external wood veneer. Second option is to use Diolen fabric to build the thickness back up.

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@SheerlineMarine I'm planning to fair the hull as best I can, then after that I have a couple of options I'm currently investigating.

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Kyria's Restoration - New Blog Post Published!
Moving A Boat With Rollers...
https://t.co/XoKH54eLcf
#6mr #classicyacht #classicboat #yacht

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Finally finished removing the epoxy fairing compound! #celebration #milestone #6mr #6mji #classicyacht #classicboat #woodenboat #yacht #boat

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@oumilla Thank you! It's certainly a labour of love! 😄

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@oumilla Thanks! Likewise! ☺️

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@frasersax Nice one! I'm a fan of Star Trek, although I wouldn't go so far as calling myself a Trekkie!

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@frasersax Yes, very similar! I pronounce it as "k-ih-r-ee-ya", but some pronounce it closer to yours. More about it here: https://t.co/oZvMzUfaY8