Progress

Progress

Windows day 4

Fitted the other 3 windows for the main saloon. Now going to do the interior preparation for the 4 remaining windows in the forward heads and forecabin.

Environmental

The headlining experiment

So we hadn't planned to remove the headlining and we certainly hadn't planned to replace it yet (the memories of doing this on our old Hirondelle Catamaran still haunt us).  However, as we have been replacing the windows (days 1, 2 and 3) we have had

Progress

Windows day 3

Today was quite daunting. We have got used to the process of fitting the new windows after two days and 4 windows. However, today was forecast to be a lot windier and a lot colder. Plus we set ourselves the challenge of fitting 3 windows, because that is one side

Progress

Windows day 2

So 2 windows fitted yesterday and two today. Aft cabin now finished. This time we had to remove the headlining from the aft cabin sides. It just fell off when we took the old windows out. One side had loads of black mould behind it. All cleaned off. The two

Progress

Window 3 done and looking good

Headlining came off (it wrapped through the window opening), as soon as you touch one bit it all peels off. Very pleased with how this window looks.

Cooking

New temporary galley

Another change today is that we finished clearing out the chart table and so we have now moved our galley there for the moment. Much easier than the middle of the saloon.

Progress

Two windows in one day!

We finished our 2nd window, but after dark. These first two windows were not just our first but also probably some of the hardest. The bulkheads got in the way and meant that the fibreglass was too thick in places for the length of our bolts. Also the both have

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First window installed

We have just finished installing our first new window. Aft heads compartment. It includes an opening porthole for ventilation. Only took 5 hours! 🤔

Appliances

Added comfort and luxury

So we now have some LED lights (mains only) in the aft cabin and the corridor/tunnel to it. Got them from Costco, 3 individual strips with one of them as the controller. Wave your hand in front of it to turn them on or off. Going to be very

Progress

An improvement!

After 24 hours of constant heavy rain in Manchester this was nice to arrive to: Plus the cover over our cabin top means that it is completely dry inside (plastic sheeting over our bedding unnecessary). Hopefully this week we will ensure that the cover isn't needed.

Progress

Getting ready for an intensive few days

So this wasn't Friday #8. Instead been working, but heading over to Vida by the end of tomorrow for a few days of intensive work. Got some new things (although sadly 2 very significant deliveries haven't arrived yet). This Bilge paint is at the cheaper end

Cooking

Avoiding leaks

Got fed up with mopping the leaks from the windows and hatches in our aft cabin this weekend. So put in place a temporary solution. Anyway, good progress made. All 8 seacocks from the 2 heads compartments and the galley have been removed ready to be filled. Good to see