WEEKS SEVENTY TWO AND SEVENTY THREE

 

Wendera

 The results from work at the end of Week 72 …

How Wendera looked at the end of week 73 ….

 

What would a week be without sanding?  We keep asking ourselves as we started week 72 with yet more sanding.  This week’s sanding was focused on the interior, the saloon and galley in particular.

With sanding finished in the hulls, Chris and Paul were then able to roll the top coat (Ben’s selected Sea Fog) in the cabins.

 

  

A second coat was applied 24 hours later.

Sean came out on the Sunday to help out and was set the task of installing the sound insulation in the engine rooms.

                  

The main traveller track was then installed on the cockpit furniture.

It was exciting then to put on the main traveller cars.

                    

Another decision that needed to be finalised was the laminate.  The number of samples was mind boggling.  Needless to say, the first choice was the most expensive. So a more budget friendly selection, yet similar toning, laminate was agreed upon.  Can you guess which one it is?

               

By the end of week 73, the goal was to have the inside painting completed.  The weather was co-operating, if just a little cold, so we were positive that this could be achieved.

Two coats were rolled over successive days, and the results were pleasing.

 

Now for some fun …. put bits on Wendera to make her look more like a real boat!

Attaching the spinlock clutches

  

   

          

With the interior painted, Friday drinks could be taken in the saloon – a momentous milestone in Wendera ’s life journey! And I’m sure the first of many drinks to be enjoyed on board her.

                 

Saturday saw a flurry of activity.  Chris (the Pinhole Killer!) tackled sanding the doors ready for final painting…

 

Sean installed the hot water coolant over flow tank (affectionately nicknamed Sean’s Frankenstein Clamp monster!) …

         

Paul and the boys were on hatch and portlight duties …

 

       

         

          

The engine controls were next  …

 

    

and the engine instrument panels were dry fitted …

           

And some more hatches …

 

Then finally the starboard side window in the galley area …

Outside view

  Inside view    

   I think you’ll agree, that we are looking good for launch