Bum straps and corner trim

I started this week by finishing the lower corner trim for the port side aft in the forward cabin and then cutting and fitting the piece for the starboard side.

Starboard side

Port side

I went to the chandlers on Monday to pick up some Y10 cleaner, which is effectively oxalic acid mixed with a jelly like substance to return it in place while it does its stuff. I have two bum straps for the chart table and the galley, these provide some support at the chart table and the galley especially when on port tack, unfortunately they were both heavily rust stained and the plan was to use the Y10 to remove the stains unfortunately the local chandler was fresh out of Y10 but he had an alternative which is probably very similar.

Alternative to Y10

Rust staining

I applied the stain remover as instructed and left for an hour, while working on the corner pieces, the first application removed the lighter staining but the heavier staining required several applications to remove it all but on the whole the straps came up pretty well and after a good wash off they look quite presentable

Rust stains removed

To finish off this week I started on the trim pieces for the forward end of the forward cabin, the bulkhead here is not a pretty sight.

Port side forward bulkhead

I managed to cut out and fit the trim piece for the port side which now much improves this area, which just leaves the starboard side I have marked out the laminate for this area and will cut out over the weekend ready for fitting next week.

Port side forward

Unfortunately the forward bulkhead is painted as I had run out of laminate, I have made the trim from odd offcuts of laminate as in other areas hence the difference in colour.