Another week, more bits and pieces done.
First up, the forward cabin, storage area and aft head needed new doors so after borrowing a van and picking up some 18mm sheets of 8x4, we had them cut out and fitted relatively easily. Other than a light trim, locks and a lick of paint, they're ready to go.
Next, the boat jumble dorade vents needed fitting and after a bit of faffing around with locations and hole saws, we had them in and providing a breeze [.....]
Weekend update.
Quite a few jobs to get done before I head back to the office (and before winter sets in). First up was fitting the new steering wheel and connecting the Aries wind vane wheel drum.
After that, the steering cables needed to be run down into boat. This week we're set to build a box to house them, and I'll connect them up to the steering quadrant.
The Aries wheel drum then needed connecting to the Aries wind vane, which took a bit [.....]
Having headed up to London for the night for another week of the welding course, it was time to head back to the boat to crack on again.
We've been due some high tides for a while and this week didn't disappoint - the yard flooded for a couple of days which meant my wellies got a good workout.
We also had rain predicted for a few days so I cracked on with some indoor jobs. First up - reinforcing the wheelhouse table. We've had it [.....]
With work finishing up last Thursday, it was time to get down to the boat and crack on.
First up on the list - fit the Aries self steering. As with anything, the install didn't quite go to plan but it's now attached and ready for use. We're not sure whether to ditch the davits or just keep them there in case; a decision for winter really.
Next up, the external helm. All fitted and ready for the cable install beneath the aft cabin floor. [.....]
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