A longer term restoration of a 1960s Miller Fifer. A type of motor-sailer, based on the hull of a North Sea fishing boat. Built by Millers of St Monance, in Fife. (Near Anstruther)
There are several more images of past work to upload, and this set needs ordering (done that, but I might do it again in another way). Having had a decent search, I hope that I have found most of the missing images. I know that there are a few more of the "before" images to upload, but they may be pre-digital.
Please check back, as the work on this refit is still on-going. Currently some work is being done within the cockpit and engine space, also finishing off the work in the wheelhouse and continuing the preparation for re-caulking the hull.
Some work has also been started in the fore-cabin.
Note: All valuables are removed to secure storage overnight.
Relaunched at Whitehaven 21st December 2015
Comments on this set at F****r ( as at June 2013) :-
Scottish Maritime Museum - SMM says:
A great set, keep up the good work
Posted 23 months ago.
StoneRoad2011 says:
Thanks ! work is still continuing...
...but the uprating going on means that features such as the 1960s interior gloss paint and pegboard will not be reinstated.
Posted 23 months ago.
bosun16 says:
I have restored a MillerFifer, although not to the same level as yours and know how much work is involved,not to mention money. My failure was I could not steam the stern planks very well.Not enough heat.
I renewed the propellor shaft. In the time the shaft was out there were signs of hogging.It was hard to line the shaft up.In the main cabin I made a sky light similar to yours it improved below deck but I had to make a canvas cover with plastic windows to stop condensation.
You have done a fantastic job !!
Posted 12 months ago.
Kittenpaws101 says:
What a beautiful restoration! I am looking at a Miller Fifer at the moment but this has almost put me off buying her as there's no possible way I could finish her to half your standard! Wonderful work :)
Posted 12 months ago.
StoneRoad2011 says:
Thanks very much, Bosun16 and Kittenpaws101 !!
There really has been a great deal of time and effort devoted to this restoration (it is almost all in the preparation!), but seeing the results and comments like these are part of the motivation to carry on and finish!
More work to do, so please look again.
Posted 12 months ago. ( back from June 2013)
A longer term restoration of a 1960s Miller Fifer. A type of motor-sailer, based on the hull of a North Sea fishing boat. Built by Millers of St Monance, in Fife. (Near Anstruther)
There are several more images of past work to upload, and this set needs ordering (done that, but I might do it again in another way). Having had a decent search, I hope that I have found most of the missing images. I …
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