Started Painting

Started painting today with the engine space bilge using grey garage floor paint from Tool Station according to the 'experts' on the YBW forum its as good as the proper stuff but much cheaper time will tell. Gave it a good wash out with Screwfix No Nonsense degreaser and a good wire brushing then another wash with sugar soap.

Before

After

The forward and aft cockpit drains are linked up the green hose but are temporarily led out through the opening for the engine cooling water sea cock the cockpit drain sea cocks require new skin fittings and when the weather is a bit warmer I will epoxy in the backing pads.

I have started putting some of the original woodwork back into the saloon to get a feel for how I intend to progress in this area. The previous owner had made up some new panels lined with white laminate for the fore cabin which I will use but I am undecided about the saloon at the moment.

Saloon dinette area

My youngest daughter paid a visit on Monday and these photographs with the exception of the painted engine space bilge are her work.

Finally I got the pulpit on today no photograph I am afraid the camera battery gave up the ghost.