Touched up non-skid in a few places. I think I’m done with exterior paint for some time now. Not that it’s perfect but I think it is good enough 🙂
Non-skid touch up
Epoxied saloon table base
Fireplace!!!
Today is the day to test the fireplace for the first time. Love it!
Propane locker DONE
With paint dry, the propane locker lid was put together and installed. Connected all the hoses, and tested for leaks. Put in the propane tank. The only remaining TODO is a strap to secure the tank in place.
And this is what this looked liked when I started over a month ago (just for reference)
Solenoid control panel installed
With help from my friend Viktar, solenoid control panel was installed, wired in, and tested.
CNCd galley panels
Saloon table dry fit
Tested position for the saloon table leg. Not epoxied in yet, just a dry-fit. The teak base needs a bit of adjustment to work with the curvature of the hull before I can glue it in.
Time for paint
With primer dry, it was time to paint the bow repair and the new propane locker. Got better weather than yesterday. Still a bit windy but manageable for spraying. Ended up with a few runs anyway, impossible to avoid in conditions like these.
Bow damage repair, masking, primer
In prep for paint, filled in storm-damaged areas of the bow, masked all places, and sprayed primer. It was really blowing in the marina so I had to get creative to be able to spray an even coat. Tuned out OK with just a few trouble spots to send out.
Finished building starboard storage shelf
The span ended up being too wide for 0.5″ plywood so I decided to add a center support piece that would not let the shelves sag. Made it from scrap piece of plywood that ended up matching the needed dimensions and curves pretty well.
After the centerpiece, made and installed the front panel and its trim. Hinges are 4″ off the bottom so that the opened panel will rest on top of cushions (once I make them 🙂
Love the final result. Just need a few latches to keep the door in place.
