Assembling Cockpit(1-15-2010)
Putting main sliding cockpit hatch together(above and below).
Using SS carriage bolts to bolt down teak seat boards. I placed 3/4 inch thick spacers under boards to allow for air flow.
Used 3M 5200 polyurathane caulk to glue dashboard. I used 1/4 inch thick teak slats to lift board off the hull to allow for air space under so it can dry out from spray. That is how it was done at the factory.
I have the pink styrofoam in place getting ready to install SS icebox in cockpit.(above)
SS icechest is in place and I have used expanding foam to secure it in place and fill gaps.(above)
Mounted coaming trim and Lewmar #40 SS winch.(above)
Added 3/8 inch thick ply top to SS icechest. Ready for beer, people! (above/below)
Overall look at cockpit at this stage in the restoration. (above)
9/17/2010 Assembling Aft Cabin: I am starting to put back the boat one section at a time. At this point, that is the only way I can wrap my brain around the enormity of it all. I am starting in the aft cabin, and will work my way forward. Below are pics of the mahogany slats and doors I have screwed back in place.
9/21/2010 Assembling Aft Cabin I have varnished and installed the two shelves that go in the aft cabin. I have also installed a reading light. I lack another reading light and two fans and the aft cabin will be finished. Pics below:
Assembling: Steering Wheel Pedestal
It took all day today to mill and fit the steering wheel pedestal. It is made of teak, African Mahogany, and Cherry. I had to fit the old Vetus hydraulic pump and the new engine controllers in the new pedestal. It took a bit more work than I had planned, but I think the design is good. I made it so if I have to replace the pump, I can do it without tearing apart major parts for the refit. Pics below:
Before
After
Assembling: Galley
I have finished the refrigerator and it worked first try. Hurray! I have installed the Force 10 stove and installed the uppper cabinet shelves and door. I will probably make a new table top and base early next week. So, at this point I am close to getting the cabin area back together. Pics below:
Before
After
Assembly: Head is Nearing Completion
I have the head nearly completed. Installed the sink, freshwater spigot, and drain lines. Pic below:
New sink installed and old original spigot recycled.
Assembly: Galley Area
Below are pictures of the Galley at this stage.
Assembling: Anchor Platform, Pushpit, Nav lights, stemhead fitting, lifelines
I spent the week installing the anchor platform, attaching rollers, installing pushpit and nav lights, stemhead fitting and lifelines. Anyone who has looked over previous entrys will notice that I have built another anchor platform and incorporated windline and ABI anchor rollers. I can mount a delta and fortress anchor on the platform. I am going to run the anchor chain down under the forward birth and store another rope rode in the anchor locker. That will require the least amount of adjustments to the boat. I can always adjust later as I see what I like and dont like. Pics below:
View of the pushpit, anchor platform and rollers.
Closer view
Windlass, and anhoring system.
1/2 inch thick G10 fiberglass backing plate for anchor platform bedded in epoxy/wood flour.
Stemhead fitting and anchor platform and pushpit.