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Graham- I really like the idea. I think I would mount it on the bulkhead a bit higher up. Less bending over... Ken

Egbert and Mike- Thanks for the suggestions. The 3 issues are keeping the door closed and locked, keeping the 2 panels together when closed and securing the door when open. Even with the door closed and latched there needs to be a way to keep the panels together or it would be easy to pull on the center where the 2 panels meet and force the door open. I think I will have to make up a custom latch which will mount on the port side door trim. It will have a shaft that passes through the trim and can be turned from inside or out. A piece of flat stock will be on the outside and can be rotated to prevent the door from being opened. On the outside the flat stock will have a loop that will align with a loop on the door and be used to padlock it closed when away from the boat. Egbert, those Southco latches look slick but I don't think they will work in this application. I wish they would, don't need to re-invent the latch... Keeping the 2 panels together is a bit less complicated but there can't be anything protruding very far on the inside of the doors or they won't be able to fold flat. I like the idea of hook and loop material. I have used a 3M product called Dual Lock for years which is amazingly strong. Hadn't thought of that as an option, thanks Mike. Rare earth magnets????? I also thought of a slide bolt mortised into the inside of the doors which would solve the protrusion problem. Keeping the door open is the least difficult. The idea of a screen door latch is simple and would work well. Rare earth magnets keep coming up during those monkey mind idea sessions. It is just a door!! Some people invite complexity into simple things....... Any more input/ideas appreciated. Ken

I have been on this and the Bluejacket site for around 2 years. I must say that seeing the caliber of work that gets posted encourages and inspires me. Getting kudos from this group means a lot. Thanks.

Hi Guys- A bit more progress on Rosie. Most of the exterior painting is complete which makes me happy. Still some non skid and door to paint, etc. I installed the glass in the windshield yesterday and will order the plastic for the windows this week. Hope to have her sealed up before the end of October when I will take a break for a couple of months of travel. I have a lot of the components for the electrical system which I look forward to doing. I like that kind of work. The steering station and seating is put together but needs to be finished. I feel like I am going in 10 directions at the same time jumping between projects. I have been having fun with the bi-fold pilot house door. Originally planned on a slider but Graham drew a beautiful arch for the bulkhead which would have made a slider difficult. Couldn’t bring myself to cut a square corner for a slider so the bi-fold was the answer. So far, I like the way the bi-fold works and folds neatly against the bulkhead. Just have to come up with some ideas for latching, locking, etc. Any ideas from the peanut gallery appreciated. cheers, Ken

Glad all is “well”.

Sending good thoughts to you all!!!

Sometimes it feels like the sanding will never end!

Gorgeous!!

Steve- WOW!

Dave- Makes sense. Thanks. Ken

Hirilonde- Which Sika do you recommend? I have a lot of 291 in the shop and wonder if that is a good choice for glass.? Ken

Thanks guys!

Hi Guys- I am close to bedding the windshield and ports on ROSIE. The windshield is safety glass and the ports are Polycarbonate and acrylic. I was going to use Sikaflex 291 but wonder if there is a better alternative. Any suggestions or tips appreciated. I also have heard that some builders use copper tacks in the wooden windshield frames to support the glass. Any elaboration on that would be helpful. THANKS. Ken

Chick- Don't forget it was all of the beautiful detailing and work you did on Princess that planted the seed for this build. Should I thank or blame you ?:) I guess it depends on whether I am sanding or stepping back and admiring the beautiful lines. Ken

Brad- Yes, it is a place to worship one's boat!

Cracked Ribs- Ruxton, you must know my friend and neighbor Tim. Small world. Ken

Oyster- I have seen pics of your work and it is impressive but thanks for the complimet. Coming from you It means a lot! How was Maine? Ken Hi Guys- Rosie is on her trailer, out of the shop and in the bow shed. Had some great help jacking her up and getting the trailer under her. It only took 20 seconds. These boys work fast. Check out the video. https://photos.app.goo.gl/Ha9E6yF8phx85QM66 The pilot house had to come off to get her out the door. I have the pilot house sides, windshield permanently secured now with the roof ready to be fastened in place. I made the windshield frame from Australian Lace. Wood. A tip of the hat to the Aussie designer plus I had a some boards I have been saving for something special. Hope to be painting the cabin sides very soon (buff). I am playing with the steering station ergonomics and should have that ready soon. Only 8,642 details fo go. Ken

Cracked Ribs- We are practically neighbors. If you are heading to Salt Spring give me a shout. Ken

Hi Guys- Rosie is on her trailer, out of the shop and in the bow shed. Had some great help jacking her up and getting the trailer under her. It only took 20 seconds. These boys work fast. Check out the video. https://photos.app.goo.gl/Ha9E6yF8phx85QM66 The pilot house had to come off to get her out the door. I have the pilot house sides, windshield permanently secured now with the roof ready to be fastened in place. I made the windshield frame from Australian Lace. Wood. A tip of the hat to the Aussie designer plus I had a some boards I have been saving for something special. Hope to be painting the cabin sides very soon (buff). I am playing with the steering station ergonomics and should have that ready soon. Only 8,642 details fo go. Ken

Egbert- Thanks for the pics. Looks like you did a first class install but that isn’t a surprise. Would love to hear more about how it works for you when you get a chance to play with it more. Ken

Beautiful work Steve!

Thanks Dave. I know that Egbert put a bow thruster on his Bluejacket to help with close quarters maneuvering. Would love to hear how that worked out. I think all of us builders appreciate the inspiration we get from the online community. Sure has helped me a great deal. Ken

Beautiful work!

Hi Guys- Not lots of progress in the last few weeks. I did have a good ride out to Montana and visitied with Richard and Kathy Bacon. They built a beautiful OB 20, LEGACY. I got to have my first ride in a Outer Banks and was quite impressed with the performance. Meeting Richard and Kathy was a real treat. They spent 8 years sailing the world and have a life full creativity and adventure. People that build boats are often they way as we all know. Richard has built most of the furniture in his house and was just completing a tear drop trailer for a wedding gift for his granddaughter. Here is a link to a blog of their build http://baconob20.blogspot.com/ Since I was in the area I looked up an old roommate from 40 years ago. He lives only a few miles from Richard and Kathy and owns a martial arts school called LEGACY MARTIAL ARTS. Seems like LEGACY became the theme of the trip. Greg is a master of several martial arts. From the pics from 40 years ago you can see why he currently needs 2 hip replacements. Back to Rosie. The pilot house roof is ready for fiberglass and I should get that done in the next few days. My trailer should be ready next week so I hope to liberate Rosie from the shop soon. Lots to do but moving forward. More soon. Ken

Clever!