June 10, 2020
I set out today to complete the opening ports, having just the port "mid" to complete. I removed the fasteners from the port, labeled them and set them to the side.
I then used a number of tools to remove the old (and vey sticky) butyl tape from the frame and the port itself. I finished the port by hand-sanding with 320-grit paper.
After completing the last of the ports, I turned my attention to the brightwork, an extensive amount of brightwork that required sanding, sealing with a thinned coat of varnish, and 4 to 5 subsequent coats of varnish! First up...the companionway slide hatch pull.
Next, I tackled the companionway slide hatch rails...
...and the the port and starboard trim rails.
Finally, and to wrap up the day, I sanded and then applied varnish to the bow cap, the taff rail, and a couple aft rail components.
Total Time Today: 3 hrs
How long of a tiller are you planning?
ReplyDelete41.5” from the head of the rudder head, the filler itself is 38.5”, and the tiller strap adds another 3”.
ReplyDelete*tiller itself
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