Showing posts with label aft cabin trunk cabin side. Show all posts
Showing posts with label aft cabin trunk cabin side. Show all posts
September 27, 2012
Although I discovered that the spare shower sump pump I installed still leaks, I decided that repair could wait and started work on the starboard side of the aft cabin. I worked on the wiring (all to ABYC standards), then got in some of the framing and the first few strips of oak. Wednesday evening I rejoined the crew of Paloma after my hernia hiatus for the final Wet Wednesday race. We took first place, which was nice. I'm sure my excellent work as rail meat made all the difference. Thanks to Craig for the race photos!
August 16, 2012
It was a real battle this week getting the overhead panel mounted above the aft port quarterberth. The outcome was uncertain for a while, but I won eventually. The annual marina bbq came just in time: free beer all afternoon! On the up side, the aft cabin woodwork is looking good, and I was successful in creating an attractive and effective shade for the recessed LED in the berth overhead. (Although I need to replace the switch which broke because the overhead panel was a bit too thick for it.)
Because Carol and I are planning a little cruise to the Channel Islands at the end of the month, the focus of my boat work will be shifting to cruise prep. I've actually already started with the fabrication of a stretchy anchor snubber to add to the bridal I made (OMG!) more than two years ago.
Today is Carol's birthday, so as soon as I publish this post, it's off to LA bearing gifts. It will be only a brief respite, but Maine lobster awaits!
Because Carol and I are planning a little cruise to the Channel Islands at the end of the month, the focus of my boat work will be shifting to cruise prep. I've actually already started with the fabrication of a stretchy anchor snubber to add to the bridal I made (OMG!) more than two years ago.
Today is Carol's birthday, so as soon as I publish this post, it's off to LA bearing gifts. It will be only a brief respite, but Maine lobster awaits!
August 9, 2012
My birthday was yesterday, so I took a work holiday. Carol stole away from the office Tuesday afternoon, and we walked to the Ventura County Fair shuttlebus from the boat and spent the afternoon at the Fair. When we'd had enough of the Fair, we walked a block to John's girlfriend's condo and had a fun salmon dinner complete with martinis. Wednesday morning it was champagne breakfast, presents, and the Maritime Museum with Carol. In the afternoon I took a little drive around Lake Casitas. Dinner was sushi with John and Marti. I collected a few more presents as well.
I could get used to that kind of lifestyle, but alas there was work to do. Despite the distractions, I managed to finish lining the port side of the trunk cabin with oak battens and added contrasting mahogany trim. I tried adding a second tongue-and-groove piece of beadboard for the berth overhead, but that turned out to be too much trouble for a poor result. Soooo......it's back to plan A: make a pattern and cut the overhead from a single sheet of v-board.
I also sealed two of the walnut boxes/trays from H & L Marine Woodworking using Smith's penetrating epoxy and WEST System epoxy, drilled holes for toothbrushes, and mounted them in the forward head. They worked very nicely during Carol's visit.
Another little present I got this week was news from Seaworthy (Boat U.S.'s quarterly magazine) that they want to publish one of my sea stories and a photo in the October issue. I had thought it was a good and well-written story, but it's hard to get editors to even look at a piece if you're not in their existing stable of contributors.
I've recovered enough from my surgery that I feel pretty normal, so it's a bit of a challenge to remember that I can't do any heavy lifting or straining. At least I still have a good excuse to get someone else to do the really hard work.
I could get used to that kind of lifestyle, but alas there was work to do. Despite the distractions, I managed to finish lining the port side of the trunk cabin with oak battens and added contrasting mahogany trim. I tried adding a second tongue-and-groove piece of beadboard for the berth overhead, but that turned out to be too much trouble for a poor result. Soooo......it's back to plan A: make a pattern and cut the overhead from a single sheet of v-board.
I also sealed two of the walnut boxes/trays from H & L Marine Woodworking using Smith's penetrating epoxy and WEST System epoxy, drilled holes for toothbrushes, and mounted them in the forward head. They worked very nicely during Carol's visit.
Another little present I got this week was news from Seaworthy (Boat U.S.'s quarterly magazine) that they want to publish one of my sea stories and a photo in the October issue. I had thought it was a good and well-written story, but it's hard to get editors to even look at a piece if you're not in their existing stable of contributors.
I've recovered enough from my surgery that I feel pretty normal, so it's a bit of a challenge to remember that I can't do any heavy lifting or straining. At least I still have a good excuse to get someone else to do the really hard work.
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