Installing new cockpit seating and getting ready to install new Windows:[ATTACH]
New port side cockpit/salon wall and prepping for new Windows:[ATTACH]
New door installed:[ATTACH]
Been a hot and busy summer, so slow progress on the project....but here are some updates: Newly built salon/cockpit door![ATTACH]
I used the R-190 from Barbour and it came out great. Check out my build thread, I have a close up of the profile in one of the pics.
Some updates! Had a few days of afternoons under 40% humidity. Just getting the running gear serviced and should be ready to get back in the...
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New windows in: [ATTACH]
Some updates. Had to replace the salon windows and I ended up building flanges so that I can go with out a frame: [ATTACH]
Some updates to our progress! Getting ready to glass in new mahogany (aft rail) and finish fairing and filling the closed in windows and vents:...
Hey, Rick...i documented that process at the start of my thread. Look back at page 1 to see the foam form that I used. After I put the form in...
New mahogany "core" to replace whats rotted. I'm having to shape by hand to get a perfect match of the original wood:[ATTACH]
I had a chance to pull off the old rub rails and found some rot on the starboard side. Most likely due to whoever installed the rub rails didn't...
As much as I hated to put her back into the water before I had the hull finished, I brought her back to New Orleans so that it will be easier and...
Will, do!
Tommy, will have them sent to you tomorrow. I ended up bringing the boat over the weekend from Pensacola, FL to a dry dock here in New Orleans.
It is a big job, but i know the results will be worth it. Plus I have some good help! Just need some good weather, or I need to build a bigger...
I ended up glassing the new engine vents into the hull and using insulation board to make my form. We ended up getting bad weather for several...
Thanks Shawn! I seen your boat on the other vent thread, did you custom make the vent? I'm planning on converting the current vent closest to...
Curious, why so many vents on the hull? I'm considering filling and fairing the forward 2 and perhaps enlarging the ones closest to the stern....
