Thursday, November 17, 2011

A bit more progress. The starboard chainplates are sort of in. The gap between them and the deck was filled with silica-thickened epoxy. I added one layer of heavy E-glass tabbing to the upper surface of the deck. The first coat of fairing compound is on. Below decks the chainplates are tabbed to the hull. A great deal more attachment will occur this weekend, I hope. More of the white paint must be ground away before this extensive tabbing is undertaken. The original stainless angle will thread through two bulkheads and be attached to each chainplate to add further reinforcement. Remnants of the old DC distribution panel are visible. The old wiring is labeled and pulled aside awaiting the eventual installation of a new panel.