On A Roll

It has been almost 2 weeks since we have had a full day of sunshine. I am still not quite over the flu but have gotten some of my energy back, I am thankful for that! Since the weather broke, we have been on a roll so to speak.

(now for the progress report)

Yesturday we finished cutting out the port side windows. We have found another area of dry rott in the bathroom. We have been suspicious of that for some time but were not quite sure. Thanks to Neil's new handy dandy Craftsman all in one tool, the removal of rotted wood was a breeze. We have used this little tool to replace most of our bigger conventional tools for the sheer storage factor and have been very impressed with its ability. One of the bigger windows was installed. The stern lazzerette door, which was a bit squishy, has been sanded down, repaired, and is ready to paint. The navigation station is almost complete. We will have added storage for canned goods and other dry foods under and around the chart table and seat. I cut the previous cushion down to size and it makes it very cozy. Neil is almost done re-doing the floor to make it level underneath. We need a rail for the new shelf and it will all be ready for prime and paint also. The weather was nice enough that I was able to sand the stern wooden trim, put a coat of penetrating epoxy, and the first coat of Epiphane varnish. I am still not done with all the brightwork but the first layers on all pieces is just about done. Having it sealed is good, even if it is one coat. We took off the port side cosmetic trim piece and filled with structural filler. Sanded and ready for gel coat. One day of sun, and a lot gets done. As the sun went down we rallied round the dock with a few friends which is always nice at the end of a busy day.

Today was spent running errands for this and that. It was a rainy day so I don't feel so bad. The next 2 days are going to be sunny. We will be ingesting a fair amount of caffiene and listening to some good rock. I have high hopes of finishing the windows, navigation station done (minus paint) and the wood will all be sealed!