I hired Jordan, the young man who did some sanding for me a while back, to polish and wax the hull topsides. Not a professional job of course, but a big improvement at much less cost.
January 30, 2014
Worked more on finishing the trim in the main cabin: the overhead, backing plate covers, handrail and a couple of other pieces. Some got one or more coats of Epifanes RapidCoat stain/varnish, some Epifanes Clear Gloss Finish only, some both, depending on the wood type and color. Should have the first batch done and remounted next week. Then you can see how I mount the chainplate backing plate covers so they can be easily removed for inspection.
I hired Jordan, the young man who did some sanding for me a while back, to polish and wax the hull topsides. Not a professional job of course, but a big improvement at much less cost.
I hired Jordan, the young man who did some sanding for me a while back, to polish and wax the hull topsides. Not a professional job of course, but a big improvement at much less cost.
January 23, 2014
Well, I finally got the last panel mounted for the overhead in the main cabin. Still not quite perfect due to the scrapes and bending required to get it in place, but nothing very noticeable. Most of the effort this week was continuing the work I had started last week on mahogany covers for all the chainplate backing plates and mounting bolts. With two of five completed (except for varnish work), my three-dimensional stick pattern methodology has proven good: both fit perfectly. It takes care, but it works.
Of course one thing always leads to another, and before I can mount the chainplate covers, I need to refinish the existing trim and handrail while they are still accessible. So I've started on that too. With three more covers to make and two in the process of finishing, I see multitasking in my future!
Of course one thing always leads to another, and before I can mount the chainplate covers, I need to refinish the existing trim and handrail while they are still accessible. So I've started on that too. With three more covers to make and two in the process of finishing, I see multitasking in my future!
January 16, 2014
Continued working on the overhead and made a good start on the trim. Based on what I was able to source, the trim will be a mixture of jatoba, teak, mahogany and cherry. When stained and finished, it will all match. It's challenging making the precise cuts with only hand tools. I did have to hire my shipwright neighbor to do some ripping and milling that required a table saw and jointer. With about $100 invested in one board, I measured more than twice before I cut it. Thankfully, it fit perfectly. Even with only some of the unfinished trim in place, the boat is looking more like I want it to...very heartening!
I have to cover all the backing plates and bolts for all the chainplates on the cabin side before I can complete the overhead trim, so I started on that. It's a tricky three-dimensional puzzle to make covers that fit precisely. Check back to see how it goes!
I have to cover all the backing plates and bolts for all the chainplates on the cabin side before I can complete the overhead trim, so I started on that. It's a tricky three-dimensional puzzle to make covers that fit precisely. Check back to see how it goes!
January 9, 2014
Continued work on the overhead in the main cabin. Most of the panels and lights for the starboard side are completed. The last panel (of course) was the most difficult. I had to remove the door to the forward cabin and bend it (the panel, not the door) nearly to the breaking point to get it into place. I did it, but damaged a couple of corners in the process. The damage will need to be repaired before I can paint it, connect the light and reinstall the panel permanently. A pleasant afternoon sail on a friend's boat provided a bit of consolation.
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