Another round of work between research trips has been fruitful. The stern tube and keel tab are glassed in. Quite a bit of fairing has been accomplished. Yet another coat of epoxy thickened with phenolic microspheres was put on just before this shot.

The bottom has been stripped once with Soy Strip Marine. I followed the directions including putting plastic over the thick coating to prevent drying. It worked OK - nothing that three or four days of sanding won't finish.

Next up is to finish fairing and put a thin piece of cloth over the entire keel. I might add tape to the lead/fiberglass seam. I have sufficient epoxy on hand for a serious barrier coat. A final coat of S3 SilverTip primer will keep the UV off until it is time for bottom paint.

The drive train rebuild is about finished. A bit more paint and reinstallation of the waterlift muffler system, three bilge pumps, bilge alarm, and some hose will do it. The PSS shaft seal requires finishing off, as well.