Wendera
What a bonanza this week has been. We can all see that there is finally some light at the end of the tunnel. The boy’s comment when they saw Wendera on Friday really sums up how we are all feeling. To quote them “Wow, we really have a boat now!”
But my excitement has got me ahead of things….
The week started out with more of the same – sanding. On Monday the weather was blustery and rainy, but the weather forecast was looking promising for some painting towards the end of the week. So plans were made to evacuate the family for the evening of Thursday (thanks Zoe and Brad for your continued hospitality and patience), so painting could be done on the cockpit.
On Tuesday evening Tim and Paul installed the cockpit and anchor locker drain covers.
The Cockpit drains
The starboard side ensuite and main cabin were painted with undercoat on Wednesday, after the obligatory masking.
The paint gun.
Notice the ventilation tubing, to ensure Chris does not get asphyxiated, the unit that Ben assembled and Paul modified.
After the paint had dried, what do you think we found???? Remember the bane of our existence? Those PINHOLES again! So the discolouration / marks you see on the paint is the filling bog.
The masking Thursday before the painting of the cockpit seemed to take forever, but a necessary exercise to ensure a clean finish.
Paul and Chris celebrated with German beers. This is fast becoming yet another tradition with Wendera - paint Thursday then drink German beers! But doesn’t she look beautiful?
I’ll enlighten you with all the routines/traditions associated with the build of Wendera …
| Tuesday | Eagle Boys $4.95 Pizza |
| Thursday | German Beer after Painting |
| Friday | Salt & Vinegar Chips and Beer Happy Hour Dinner at the Nelson Bay Bowling Club (affectionately known as the Bowlo) |
| Saturday | McDonald’s lunch |
On Saturday Paul and the boys installed the lights in the cockpit roof and the LED lights in the cockpit furniture. What a momentous occasion – turning on the first lights!
On a roll, they then installed the engine vent baffle boxes that Pop (John) built during his “back breaking” boat building apprenticeship.
Building a boat sometimes involves contorting yourself into some awkward places and positions….
Engine room work…..
painting the bottom of the dagger board cases.
The budget doesn’t extend to a new pair of overalls – it’s a good look, don’t you think?
Next was the installation of the rod holders.
Quite a day’s work! Now that’s progress.
So I’d think it would be safe to say ….
August 22, 2010 at 6:05 am |
Hi Guys,
Well done with the boat. We are going through ‘the build’ ourselves in Port Douglas. Half way through I think. Great Davitts on yours. We will do a similar arrangement as the originals are not up to it.
Anyway you did a really great job,informative pics and info on your site is better than the ‘designers’
Cheers
Will&Tina