May 23, 2013

Most of the work this week was in sanding and varnishing the teak in the cockpit/doghouse.  Managed to get on three coats of Epifanes Woodfinish on top of the penetrating epoxy.  It's looking a lot better, but many more coats to go....I also started the process for mounting the new stainless cleats for the jib sheets now that the finish work on the cockpit coaming is done.  Ran out of time before I could finish the job, though.  Hector finished the canvas work, including covers for all the clear vinyl windows and a combination windscoop/bug screen for the forward hatch.
Outrigger race last Saturday in Santa Barbara.  Got a ride in a new Mercedes, so no car trouble worries!  Now cleaning things up in preparation for a little party this coming Saturday to celebrate the official completion of the aft cabin.  Finally!  Definitely calls for champagne!