Build of #24 ballast tank/batten removal

[Mark Rendelman hull 24]

Hi mark here hope all are well and taking this pandemic in stride.

well I finally got all my parts together to install the ballast tank pumps one located in the battery box to fill the tank and one in the other compartment to pump out these should work well enough. The next step is to decide how to exit the tank with the wires probably just drill a hole and run them out and seal the hole with a water proofing seal also I will add an overflow vent tube to prevent the tank from becoming pressurized. This post also includes a milestone for many builders, got to remove the temporary batten along the sheer at long last I can see how well the curve of the hull looks without the batten in the way. I think it turned out pretty good. The filling of the seam and holes will be my next step on the hull but first I will finish off the ballast tank lid and glue it down. By the way I ordered some of the BandB wood flour what a difference it makes in the application of fillets I have been making my own thickener out of sifted saw dust from a local cabinet shop.