We have actually got a sunny Sunday, so I have got inside the boat. I have just about completed the new bulkhead, and I think it is a success. The hardwood trim needs to be stained, but the boarding is complete. There is an ugly seam up the forward side of the bulkhead, but that is hidden from view. My plan, once all is repainted, is to mount the clock, weather instruments and the white board on this bulkhead, plus a shelf of some sort. Then I can see the clock and the white board from the cockpit. Next I need to hinge the table, but infuriatingly I just don't have the correct screws. They have to be just right to hold the hinges and catches without penetrating into the centreboard trunk.
The shed roof is shaping up well. The builders turned up on Saturday, saying they just had to use whatever dry weather they can get. All rafters are in place, bolted to the ties and some cut back at the eaves. Next the windows and doors have to go in and then finally the wall boarding will start to go up. I am still trying to decide whether to get a cheap wood burning stove for it. It would be a real help in the winter for gluing and painting. We shall see. The stoves are cheap, it is all of the flue pipes which push the price up.
Bulkhead looks good!
ReplyDeleteI won't really know until the boat is fitted out and sailed a bit, to see if it is too claustrophobic. It should all be removable with minimal damage, so it is worth a try.
ReplyDeleteLooking good all round Julian. Most impressed by the shed, I hope I can find some friendly carpenter to do one for me...was the timber expensive for build if you don't mind me asking? Andy
ReplyDeleteThe total cost for the treated structural and cladding timber was about £3,000 I think, but I think I still have to pay for the slating battens. The builder has actually put the studs and rafters at closer centres than striclty necessary (450mm rather than 600mm) but it should give a solid structure.
ReplyDeleteOkay, sounds good value for the size. I assume labour is on top of that then?
ReplyDeleteYes, but a big extra cost is in the base. There is over a metre slope across the site, so that had to be built up and concreted. I'm trying not to think about how much it all adds up to! The boat is the cheapest part of the hobby.
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