Spring is here!!! Or is it....

Spring is here!!! Or is it.... *looks outside*

We are looking forward to resuming the refit process, 100's of items have been purchased over the winter and are on standby pending the warmer weather!

The bulkheads and wooden subframe for the interior have been cutout and are ready for the epoxy and installation.

Engine work is almost complete and it will be ready to drop in once the final paint coat can be applied to the inside of the hull.

Yanmar Diesel Fuel Injectors Rebuilt

Though still snowing here... hopefully the temp climbs fast, very anxious to get moving again! Our completion goal is mid June!

End of season 2012

Despite the beautiful warm and dry summer we experienced this year, the night time temperatures have dipped below 10 C, halting the paint process.

Thankfully all bare steel has been covered and is protected for the winter :)

We await an early spring!

... it's a long time to wait but the energy required to heat the hangar is just an irresponsable waste lol. 

Material purchasing will progress through the winter and assist in speedy progress once natural heat returns to our side of the planet!

Now to ponder a winter hobby...

Paint Day 9

Here we started the first of the top coat paint for above the water line!

Bristol Beige is the color...

Paul's boat was out of the shop for sandblasting so I was able to take a great picture :)

Very shiny paint! 2 more coats should do it, will resume tomorrow!

Paint Day 8

Gallons # 11 and 12... more epoxy primer.

The skirt to protect the bottom side.

Back to a white coat... 

Finally ready for the first top coat!

Paint Day 7

Today marked the day Tattersail received a water line, returning after almost 15 years!

First we removed the stainless rudder, to be primed and painted.

Then, on went gallons # 9 and 10.

Water line unveiled!

Lazer sharp ;)

Here is a look at the original:

Worksite re-arrangement...

Today some sanding got done... 

but mostly making it possible to lay to rest Tattersails new friend! 

Paul's new project, a Georgia 23, made in Owen Sound, Ontario.

Tattersail moved back so the nose is now inside the building, was also made perfectly level so the water line can be taped up using the lazer level.

Paint Day 6

My daily painting record so far...

1/2 of gallon # 6 to finish up the inside!

Second coat on the top...

Second coat below! Gallons # 7 and 8.