The Great Boxing Day Miracle of 2015

Miracle? Okay, so maybe I oversold that just a little. 

However, yesterday I did indeed finish painting approximately 4 feet of the port sheer. I also reattached a couple of pieces of hardware.

The rest of the port sheer painted, with oarlock and fender cleat reattached.

I got these little spring-loaded stainless steel fender cleats at Academy Sports.

At this point, the painting is finished — at least for the white and green.
 All the brightwork remains to be varnished, however.

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April 2015 Masts continued Hatch fitting and finishing

April 2015 - 

The goal this month is to get all below deck level stuff installed and finally get a chance to put the deck on.

Major delays due to this stuff!  WAAYY too much snow this month, and COOOLLLLDDDD. 

Forward hatch frame being fitted.  no glue yet. 

April 12, 2015 - Hatches

All hatches have been fitted with 3/16 foam gasket and fitted to the boat for a watertight seal.  These came out pretty good.  The boat should float for quite a while with the hatches dogged down.  (add photos) 

Forward hatch being fitted

under view shows kayak style plywood clips to hook shock cord on to. 

Foam gasket is seated all around.

Another view from below showing tie down clips. 

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