The month feels a little like the final run to the finish line. Boat flipped back upright and final painting completed. Rudder and centreboard completed. Hardware and trailer ordered. Hatches installed, etc.
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| Some irregularities in paint surface on bench tops so sanded down to primer in places |
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| Needed to remove about 1 mm to fit pintles prior to paint |
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| Window ports installed and roof/transom cap painted |
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| Paint a bend of Rusto-lium red, light grey and dark grey - kind of a fetching raspberry colour |
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| Centreboard line hole drilled and sealed |
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| Rudder cheeks painted (note piece of newspaper painted stuck to paint - nice) |
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| Centreboard and rudder both painted with multiple coast of white epoxy hull paint |
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| Rudder mounted with 8 x 1/4" ss bolts - feels very over built and strong |
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| Removable tiller in position. Aft hatches sealed with 3M marine sealant and attached with ss screws |
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| Forward hatches installed |
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| Centreboard lifting line turning block and fairlead installed |
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| CB line cleat attached to plywood to allow access to bolts |
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| Nuts recessed and bolts trimmed flush |
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| Installed |
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| These (yet to be fitted) clip together rudder grates were given to me by neighbour and will be perfect for foot well |
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| Centreboard cover temporarily attached with countersunk ss screws |
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| Port hatch for venting/access to area beneath bench from veranda - also one on starboard side |
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| View from outside the garage with Christmas garlands |
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| The reveal! |
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| Christmas Catan tournament at the cottage |
Happy 2019 and fair winds!
Randy
