It was a pretty productive week despite a few setbacks. Good progress in the aft head, and getting started on the "vanity" between the berths in the aft cabin. I'm not sure if I like the oak strips as a new shelf surface, so let me know what you think. I refinished the port cockpit coaming where premature rain had damaged the "final" coat of Cetol Gloss, and replaced the "flapper" for the chain-stopper that I lost on a summer cruise to Santa Cruz Island.
Big swells created big surf, with the normally placid "kiddy" beach filled with breakers and strong rip currents. Ten to twenty-foot swells also made for an "E-ticket" ride paddling outrigger canoes offshore on Saturday. It was exciting and a bit scary getting back into the harbor, but we all made it without mishap.
I will weigh in on the vanity top – which will be used a lot: if the oak battens provide a surface that is durable without needing to be covered or in constant need of re-varnishing, then I think it is a good solution.
ReplyDeleteBetter than a white sintra surface.
SaltyMonkey likes the durable look of oak as it makes himself feel safe inside.
ReplyDeleteYour boat is continues to grow younger with each week.