110 Cookson Lane | Whitefield, ME 04353 | 207-232-7600 | tim@lackeysailing.com
Snow Lily | Wednesday, March 6, 2013
Getting started, I finished up the davit installation, a relatively straightforward process involving the usual steps of drilling and tapping the epoxy-filled deck holes, then installing the davit bases with sealant and 1/4" bolts and fender washers; since the davit bases would be in compression when loaded, there was no need for backing plates.
Afterwards, I continued work on the cabin sole for the bulk of the day, starting up in the forward cabin with the balance of the flat part of the sole, then the port angled section against the hull; like the head, this area, though small, required lots of cutting and fitting. Later, I'd add small trim at the edges to hide the inevitable small gaps.
Continuing aft, I installed a long strip of the sole material extending past the bilge access hatches to its natural end a few feet forward of the galley. I trimmed the edge of the board where it overhung the bilge opening, but left a little overhang for final trimming in place with a router later, once the epoxy adhesive cured. This long board gave me the basis I needed in order to continue working my way to starboard and aft from the forward cabin.
From here, I cut and fit boards against the hull angle on the starboard side, and worked my way all the way aft to the galley, completing a fair portion of the main field. Though a large area of angled and picky cuts against the starboard hull remained, I was relieved to be working my way out of the forward part of the boat.
Total Time on This Job Today: 8.75 hours
