Tom et al~
Thanks for the kind words. We buttoned up a few more items yesterday afternoon - after a fine morning shoot nearby.
We had ice moving through the stool all morning - but we had a nice bunch of Mallards and Blacks drop right in on us. Four stayed behind - you can see 3 of them in the distance - just before we motored out to them.
Craig spent a bunch of time re-rigging - thanks to the ice.
After a fine big breakfast with a flock of Kesslers, we set to work on a bunch of loose ends. Here is a bird's eye view of the foredeck and bowsprit.
I am very happy with the texture of the Dynel on the cabintop - and the smoother borders.
Some interior details: White Oak grab rails inside, Mahogany roof beams, Butternut window trim - and the brass acorn nuts wherever we could.
I fabricated these center window latches at midnight before she traveled south.
The storage bench seats 3 comfortably - and is now screwed to the floor.
We still have lots to do on her electrical systems - adding lights, horn, maybe GIS, etc. She may get a new Butternut dashboard when all is said and done.
All the best,
SJS