With trailer out of the way and the BB supported by straps front and rear it is time to get her trestle made. We used some salvaged timber from a friend who installs gargae doors. Some hefty pieces of 4"x4" to make two end trestles with cross pieces from 2"x3" timber. Half lap joints and 5 screws in each joint ensure a very strong set of legs.

All the trestle legs are positioned below the waterline and we have placed a piece of ply and several scraps of carpet to spread the load and protect the hull. The two trestles are held together with some 3"x1" to stop any movement.

A huge baulk of timber supplied by Nick Lancaster supports the keel. It might look a bit shoddy but the whole thing is a solid as a rock. With all the bits in place the tension on the straps was slowly and carefully released. A few taps with a mallet placed the trestles perfectly. The straps have been left just off the surface of the hull as an extra safety measure.
We don't plan to work inside the boat while she is on the frames, any last touches will be done when she is back on her trailer.

With this arrangement we can varnish the topsides in one go, there goes another weekend and a few evenings!