(Eric grinding in the water tank)
Eric was very sick with the flu last week but is finally on the mend. Yesterday he felt good enough to crawl back into the water tank and complete the last of the grinding and epoxy. Next will be sanding and paint. No where near as grueling a job.
The re-installation of the baffle will be completed after sanding and paint.
The re-installation of the granite top on the aft deck work bench is complete. It has been caulked and looks really good, considering it was in several pieces. Eric did a great job!
(Eric removing water tank baffle)
- Back in the water tank! Eric resumed grinding in the water tank and has made excellent progress. There is one section of floor left to be ground and epoxied. We have ordered more aluminum powder to mix with the epoxy and it should arrive next week. Sanding the epoxy will be next and then tank sealant. Mary has been reorganizing in the engine room while being a stand-by helper for when Eric is in the water tank.
- While waiting to resume work in the water tank, Eric has been accomplishing some small projects. The sink in the guest head has been fully plumbed and the mahogany has a first coat of varnish.
A few sections on the upper deck needed some screws tightened and bungs installed. The marble top for the aft workbench is in the process of being re-installed. Eric had to make a cleat for one of the smaller pieces. This will be dry enough to work with tomorrow.
Adjustments have also been made to the electrical panel in the lower helm, enabling it to close properly.
(Eric adjusting the cabin access hatch)
Almost finished with the guest cabin and head!
- Aluminum trim has been installed around the access hatch in the head floor.
- Mahogany trim was cut, fitted and installed in the head.
- The shower port is caulked
- The sink cabinet has been primed and painted
- The carpet is installed in the cabin.
(Eric installing vinyl flooring)
- Hot and cold plumbing runs have been hooked up under the sink and in the shower.
- All the FRP wall and overhead panels have been installed in the guest head and shower.
- Teak trim was used in the shower and mahogany trim is currently being installed in the head.
- Waterproof vinyl flooring has been installed in the head. Carpeting will be used in the main cabin.
(Eric working on plumbing with Penny supervising)
- The old plumbing has been removed in the forward guest head. New plumbing has been installed in the shower and underneath the floorboards.
- We replaced the shower faucets and a new sink vanity is in progress. The faucet is new but we were able to salvage the stainless steel sink. The counter is made of some scrap Corian.
- The old head plumbing has been removed and will be replaced with new PEX.
- The first two walls of FRP paneling have gone up with the shower opening cut out.
