I finished the battens for the quarterberth! Although I still need to refinish the fiddle for the shelf above the berth, getting the battens done was a major milestone. I got a couple of more coats of varnish on the mahogany trim, some of which is good enough to call "done." I also made good progress on lining the cabin side above a small shelf forward of the quarterberth. The first vertical batten was the key. It and all the rest had to be very precisely made because there will be no trim due to a curve at the far end. (You'll see next week.) As soon as I finish this section of the aft cabin, it will be time to start on the aft head. Winter is coming, bringing with it crystal clear air and beautiful sunsets!
Weekend was busy and fun. Watched some of the Kinetic Sculpture races in Ventura Saturday, then headed to Carol's in LA. Sunday John came down and we all went to Long Beach to see the Strictly Sail boat show. On the way back, we did a quick drive-by of the battleship Iowa which is now permanently berthed in San Pedro. LA Harbor is huge, growing and busy!
Cannot wait to see the polished stainless.....and oh yes, the aft cabin.
ReplyDeleteGood progress!
Wow! What a week comeback! Lots of shiney work! Getting down to small bits and sips. Pub food indeed if pub food was boat tasks.
ReplyDeleteThat sunset shot is unbelievable. Nice going fall clear. and a tree for saltyMonkey to climb!
Hurry-caine coming for SaltyMonkey who is easterly this week.