April 13, 2020
I had only a bit of time today on the boat, so I decided to start on the landing platform trim. But prior to that, there were a couple things that I wanted to knock out. I started by installing the 12V battery tray. I had some concern over the location of this battery tray, serving the needs of the DC-powered components, and frankly I still do have some concerns. Trading some notes with the owner today, we talked ourselves into a smaller lithium battery that would promote ease of maintenance and access/removal. The plan is unfolding...
I went ahead and assembled the landing platform / battery box for the 48V Torqueedo battery. There is a bit of paint left (edges of the front panel above the settees), but this is the finished product sans trim.
A head-on view of the landing platform, without trim and fasteners installed.
I also placed the v-berth floor hatch in place, again without trim installed here.
With those items quickly dealt with, I started on the trim for the landing platform. I made some measurements, settled on dimensions, and then grabbed some teak offcuts to begin the fabrication. The dimensions would be 1" width by 1 and 1/4" height, with varying lengths. This would provide a lower profile fiddle on the top panel of the landing platform in order to prevent tripping hazards coming into the cabin. I made the appropriate length cuts, made the 45-degree end cuts, and then cut the rabbits so the trim would accept the edge of the landing platform.
I set the trim pieces in place for a quick photo, and then removed to continue sanding and marking for fasteners.
Total Time Today: 1.5 hrs
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