AmosSwogger Posted August 19, 2016 Report Share Posted August 19, 2016 Enjoyed seeing your modifications, thanks for the pictures. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steve W Posted August 19, 2016 Report Share Posted August 19, 2016 I was down in the basement imagining this change. It's definitely interesting, but I'm guessing you are comfortable giving up rowing. The big cockpit was one of my requirements, as I plan to day sail lot. But I can see this being a neat alternate. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Drew Posted August 20, 2016 Author Report Share Posted August 20, 2016 Yes Steve, no plans whatsoever to row. I will post some more photos as I clean up the mess and get ready to trial fit the cabin deckhead. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Drew Posted August 28, 2016 Author Report Share Posted August 28, 2016 No chance at all of catching up to Pete and Chessie (thanks Pete for the roll-over pics) but moving forward nonetheless. Filleting and taping inside and out for the sheer strake is complete, so this week's goals are to fit the rubbing strake and glue in the cabin aft bulkheads. After that, start on the cabin deckhead. See if I can get a nice fair curve like Chessie's. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Drew Posted September 13, 2016 Author Report Share Posted September 13, 2016 Here is the cockpit view of the extended cabin bulkheads. I wanted to wait until I had cleaned up the dust and rubbish, but that could be a long wait. Cabin roof (deckhead) bearers are being shaped and dry fitted, and re- shaped until I am happy with the curve and flow of the cabin top. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Drew Posted October 2, 2016 Author Report Share Posted October 2, 2016 Progress at last! Cabin top frame is glued in place and a first coat of epoxy. I have used 1/4 inch hardwood dowels as 'trennels' to secure all parts of the frame that will have any shear load on them. I don't want to use any metal fixings in the boat other than eye bolts etc. The cabin top is cut and trial fitted and first coat of epoxy. Taking Pete's advice I will paint it before fitting, hence the bare stripes that will not be painted, ready for gluing. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Drew Posted November 20, 2016 Author Report Share Posted November 20, 2016 Amos, not much progress at this end due to work commitments, so lots of small things like attaching the centreboard uphaul pennant to the board (used a plunge router clamped in position for the hole) and finishing the cabin sole. When I glassed the sole I forgot to use peel ply, so have had to fill the weave the old fashioned way. The step into the cabin is about to be glassed then, after final sanding and undercoating the cabin foot well I am ready to mask up and paint the interior surfaces. Wife and I like varnished timber finish, so cabin knees and frame are epoxied and will be clear finished, as will the forard bulkhead with the bit of fancy woodwork. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Don Silsbe Posted November 20, 2016 Report Share Posted November 20, 2016 Drew, I also love an interior that is painted white with brightwork accents. I can't wait to see yours evolve. You're doing a beautiful job! Don Silsbe (AKA "Thrillsbe") Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AmosSwogger Posted November 20, 2016 Report Share Posted November 20, 2016 I like the scroll work on the forward bulkhead, nice work. Thanks for the pictures. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Action Tiger Posted November 20, 2016 Report Share Posted November 20, 2016 I like the scroll work on the forward bulkhead, nice work. Thanks for the pictures.I didn't even notice that. Then I zoomed in, and there it was.That IS a very nice touch. Peace, Robert Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PAR Posted November 21, 2016 Report Share Posted November 21, 2016 I like the scroll work on the forward bulkhead, nice work. Thanks for the pictures. If you can't "make it your own" why bother . . . nice job. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Drew Posted December 2, 2016 Author Report Share Posted December 2, 2016 Hallelujah! The lid is now on. Here are some pics looking forard and aft inside the cabin. Notice the extended length and the step down which is actually the top of the forard ballast chamber. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pete McCrary Posted December 2, 2016 Report Share Posted December 2, 2016 Very nice work, Drew. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AmosSwogger Posted December 2, 2016 Report Share Posted December 2, 2016 Your woodwork looks really good. When you finish the boat you are going to sail it over to North Carolina for the next Messabout, right? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steve W Posted December 2, 2016 Report Share Posted December 2, 2016 Drew, That extended cabin is a nice option for cruising. My CS20.3 will be more of a daysailer with occasional overnights. But I can imagine the cabin must seem a lot bigger. The fact that you can make the hatch longer is a nice plus. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paul356 Posted December 3, 2016 Report Share Posted December 3, 2016 Very sweet. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Drew Posted December 3, 2016 Author Report Share Posted December 3, 2016 Today I cut out the companionway. Next challenge - flip the boat to work on the bottom. The area beside the ballast tank on each side will have table tops where the bridge deck is normally. This will enable a small nav area on one side and a stove on the other. Still deciding whether to put weather screens on the sides of companionway, will probably try without and modify later if needed. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Drew Posted December 3, 2016 Author Report Share Posted December 3, 2016 Amos, there is nothing I would love more than to be in NC for a Messabout, with or without boat. Maybe one of these years. Thanks guys for the encouragements, just trying to maintain the high standard set by you all. As my dad used to say, "If it's worth doing, it's worth doing well" (or as well as you can, anyway Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Drew Posted December 12, 2016 Author Report Share Posted December 12, 2016 The big day finally arrived. Work colleagues came over and we used Pete's block and tackle method to flip the boat so I can work on the bottom during our summer break. The pics that I will try to load show the process from removing the cradle (it has wheels) through to inverted. Note the legs and wheels that I clamped to the forard hatch coaming and the transom to support the boat inverted. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hirilonde Posted December 12, 2016 Report Share Posted December 12, 2016 Landmarks like this help us see that we are actually making progress. It isn't always apparent while smearing goo or sanding. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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