Wendera
Real progress has been made in the last two weeks, that the “pinhole” of light at the end of the tunnel – is getting brighter and brighter.
Week Seventy four’s focus was to paint the non-slip paint in all areas except the cockpit. The cockpit will be done right at the very end. The paint had finally arrived, and although it was a little darker than we had anticipated, we decided to proceed with a trial on the step hatches. The results were wonderful, and even Miss was pleased with the colour! Always important to have the approval of a discerning woman! The colour can best be described as a sandy colour, and we think it gives a lovely contrast to the glossy white.
The paint was rolled on and then sprayed with the non-slip particles (small beads of glass). Then 24 hours later a second coat of the paint was applied. Of course, the area first needs to be masked up.
The roof was next …
Then the top deck…
The bathroom floors were painted with the glossy white non slip.
At the end of Week Seventy Four, with all the non-slip paint completed, there was a flurry of activity with the advantage of many helpers. Sean tackled the engine room (again) …. and although he needs to contort to reach difficult areas, he is happy that it is almost completed.
Lorraine was given the task of modifying the mattress covers on the double bunks. The ordered double mattresses needed customisation to fit in the boy’s bunks.
The hypervent was cut to size for the double bunks…
The hypervent goes under the mattresses for ventilation. The boys were then able to test out their new sleeping quarters ….
Deran was let loose installing the interior lights ….
The steering wheels were attached …. impressive …
The inverter-charger was installed the power panel in the port hull…
While Ian (our resident expert qualified electrician) connected the power points.
All the doors were given their final painting….
A production line of doors.
The hand rails were attached…
Week seventy five saw Chris hang all the doors, an enormous job ….
Paul started constructing the templates for the laminate, for the saloon and galley bench tops …
and in both hulls …
Ben wanted a “feature” wall in his cabin, so that was masked up, painted and the interior light was installed. The result is very classy…
Paul modified the galley cupboard for the opening of the microwave and constructed and installed the shelf unit that the microwave will sit on …
The guide handles and courtesy lights for the steps to the hulls were installed…
And the fuel gauge installed above the inverter …
Can you notice what Chris and Paul go up to on Friday?
The astute among you will notice the rudders have been removed. This involved jacking Wendera up to take them out. The rudders require a hole drilled in the shafts so the rudder tiller bars can be fitted.
And finally the hatches for each of the double cabins were installed, complete with their flyscreens… Ben helped with the installation …
All signs are now pointing to the launch date being
