I have decided to core the cabin trunk sides.
Okay, I like making more work for myself, but.....I have decided to core the cabin trunk sides. My reasoning is mainly to accomodate the future opening port lights I will install, in place of the original fixed port lights.
Any thoughts / comments??
I have decided to use 3/4" end grain balsa for the core. I am very familiar with using this material and done properly I have no concerns with it.
Hmmm, opening port lights, I am leaning towards Spartan Marine. Even though there are not a lot of suppliers / manufacturers the only two I have narrowed it down to are Spartan and New Found Metals.
Ebb, I believe you have Spartan bronze, opening portlights in hand. Are you impressed with their design and quality?
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Close ups of former sink drain glassed in.
I have chosen not to re-install the cabinet containing the drawer and little sink. This resulted in an opportunity to permanently close the sink drain that penetrated the hull.
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Starboard bulkhead close ups
Here's the Starboard bulkhead in place. I am not re-installing the cabinet containing the sink / drawer. That will remain upstairs in the garage.
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Forward hatch ready for final fitment and paint
Here's the forward hatch ready for final phase.
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Port and Starboard QTR Berth shelves.
Here's the quarter berth shelves tabed in and complete. I still have the finish trim (fiddle rail) to install.
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Mini bulkhead under fwd section of cockpit sole
A little make over in this area. I'll be installing the battery box just forward of this area, between here and aft of the companionway ladder.
Rudder shoe casting in progress
Ceili's new rudder shoe is moving forward.
The pattern will be with the foundry first part of this coming week.
If anyone desires to purchase one now, the cost is $325.00. If your interested, speak up now, or at least by this Sunday, January 30th.
For details see "rudder shoe" thread.
Thanks.