Author Archives: Dave
Wood cont.
We have been working hard to put the cockpit back together. One of our bigger tasks is to replace all the wood around the cockpit coaming. A few days ago we were able to get the wood sealed and screwed down, now we have to cover all the screw holes with bungs or wood plugs. … Continue reading
When in Maine
A couple of months ago I went lobstering with my Sister and Brother in law, fun stuff! It’s fun but it’s back breaking work! New guy gets to deal with the bait: Hosts: Leaving the harbor heading up the Sheepscot River: Hauling up the first trap: Anything in there? Whipping that line off the davit: … Continue reading
Non boat
Tanya’s Mother Betty made dinner for us the other night, it was awesome! Marinated salmon with portobello mushrooms, sauteed snow peas, roasted red potatoes, onions, and salad with pears, walnuts and gorgonzola! Unreal! MMmmmmmmmmmmmm, absolutely delicious! Thanks Betty!
Wood
The cockpit coaming wood is ready for permanent installation! Tanya, Bob and I spent most of the day working on the wood. Cut, trim, fit, drill, screw, remove, sand, epoxy… First we drilled some alignment holes to fit the wood into position: Stern wood in place: Measuring and marking position for the countersunk pilot holes … Continue reading
Wood, Hatches, Chain Plates, Paint
Still progressing, we’ve made great progress. We’re still working on the cockpit wood. Tanya installed the last two hatches. The chain plates arrived today and were starting to paint! Once the wood was traced and cut out, we had to put a nice curved edge on it with the router: Very nice work: All the … Continue reading