Monday, July 27, 2020

Getting Close!

Yesterday I continued to work on the hardware for the boat and pulled her out to take some pictures to be able to get her registered.  I also wanted to get the boom on the boat, so I could locate some of the hardware. It was too blasted hot (100 Degrees), so I didn't last long. 

Next weekend, I plan to hoist the sails and hopefully get all the rigging straight. I still need to do some electrical to get basic navigation lights, so this will possibly delay putting her on the trailer. It is easier and cooler to work in the garage, even though that is a sweat box too! 

Below are the pictures I took. 







Saturday, July 18, 2020

Back issues and Painting

Unfortunately I pulled my back out and was out a few weeks with doing any boat building. After plenty of rest, I was able to get back to working on the boat. 

Below shows the rudder where I painted the blue strips and put a couple other coats of paint on the white areas. There was also a few areas on the boat where I had to touch up the blue, so I took care of that while I had the paint out. 


Below is a picture of the finished product. 


I also painted the tabernacle white and that took a few coats and different sessions to get all sides. 



After I finished the painting, I started to install the hardware. 


I decided to make my tabernacle removable. All the holes are drilled/filled/drilled and ready to attach it with bolts once I get it on the trailer. Still need to leave it off to get it out of the garage. 




A while back I purchased the non-skid pads and installed them in the bow area and and on top of the cabin. I just marked with blue tape where I wanted them to go and then just peeled and pressed down. Very easy!





Today I installed the Sail track on both the mast and gaff. I plan on installing more hardware tomorrow and possibly raise the sails! Getting close. I need to get some pictures of the boat, because I need to start the registration, which I know is going to be a pain!