January 18, 2010

Boat work was limited today by a host of unrelated errands and obligations. Nonetheless, I dropped off the propane tanks to get them tested, certified, and new valves installed so they can be refilled. I also picked up resin, fiberglass, mold release, and a baking pan to mold a 2-inch-thick solid fiberglass platform to raise a new windlass into proper position. After dinner, I cut up the woven roving into a dozen or more 12 x 14 inch rectangles, layered them into the baking pan like a lasagna (two or three at a time), then mixed and poured several batches of resin into the mold. It got a bit hot, but ultimately cured fine.