I finished up installing the port side Lazarette hatch and other Cowl vent. I had to wait to install together, because of the 3M Silicone Sealant drying up quickly. On the label, it mentions you must use within 24 hours once the seal is broken, so I didn't want to waste any. I didn't take any pictures, but the starboard side looks the same.
The small pieces below are wooden washers or what I am calling them. They will go on the inside of the boat to what I guess is protect the hull from being damaged when I tighten up the nuts and washers. I cut out some extra and will need to coat them with epoxy.
The longer pieces are to hold the companion way drop boards in place. I need to coat them with epoxy and then will most likely varnish.
I spent a while locating the halyard cleats ( 2 on both sides of the companion way hood) and the blocks by the cowl vents. I find it difficult to drill holes in the boat after spending all the time to make things look nice. I will need to put some epoxy in the holes before installing the stainless steel fasteners.
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| Halyard cleat holes, 2 per side. |
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| Holes drilled for the 2 blocks. 2 on the other side drilled as well. |
I did have to spend some time with the fasteners. I took a trip to the local hardware store and took some of the cleats and blocks with me. I tried to estimate the size and some of the them had the instructions on installing online, but some didn't. So I thought the safest thing was to take them with me and try out. The ACE Hardware has fasteners by the piece vs. the big box stores having packages of them. I could just pick one up and try it. I only purchased a portion, but the store is just up the road 10 minutes away.
