1971 Newport 30 Sailboat
Finally got to the galley storage shelf. Replaced side panel, painted interior light gray, and sanded/stained/varnished teak frame. Also added rubber liner to keep things from sliding around inside.
Next up for it: install LED strip inside, replace old sliding doors with new semi-transparent panels, and mount it securely.
Mounted telescoping table leg on new wooden base and routed it to shape so it’s a perfect circle. Next step is to adjust the teak so that saloon table is straight.
Finally was able to secure 1/2″ Okume plywood to start building the new starboard storage locker/cabinet. Nobody has it anymore, only MacBeath in Berkeley. I used my new nifty tracing tool to get the precise fit to the curve of the hull.
The inner shelf is recessed a bit so that you can access things easier when you open the side panel (to come next weekend). Overall, turning out exactly as I imagined it.
The table in the saloon needs a base to screw the leg into (can’t put screws into the hull, duh!). Used some leftover teak cutouts from the handrail making to build the starting shape for the 12″ base. Fusion360 helped dial in the sizes, 6 parts give us 60 degree angles for the chuck saw. The inside surfaces are all over the place but they will not be visible anyway so no reason to square that.
Constructed a new shelf for the water heater and did a quick dry fit.
Used cutouts from teak vanity table to make a round base for fireplace vent. Did a quick dry fit and prepped for varnish.
Making a wooden teak base for the new hatch to reconcile all the deck curves with the flat frame of the hatch. Fun with woodworking. Teak smells good
Made some teak plugs from old trim and covered screw holes in the cabinet bases and companionway trim.
