Cruiser restoration and wheelchair adaption

Evening, I had planded on using window latches to lock in the back door but I noticed that some of the old window frame had a channel that was just the right size for the door to fit in so I cut off the channel I didn't need and fix it to the transom.







Seems to be a good fit and should keep out any unwanted water I will also put a seal along the bottom, I'm not sure what to do about the top bit I might just put it on a hinge or leave it off altogether.




Top and walkway sanded down and washed.




After two coats of primer.



After that my knees were killing me so I had to find a little job I could standing up so I decided to see if the cleats could be straightened out and cleaned up as the chrome was in a bad way.




This is what I like to see none of that monkey metal.




Played around with the bit of black perspex it looks ok but I might round of the top corner also.



And last of all today I gave the whole of the boat it's first top coat just got finnished as the sun was setting.

Not alot to show this week been doing lots of little jobs that seem to take up a lot of time but not very intresting to post about I put the rub rails on and finished the windows.



Still not sure if I will carry on with timber around the bow or put the black D moulding back on or maybe some fender rope, it looks like a small run around the bow but infact it's 20 foot from timber to timber.

sogood wrote: »

She's really looking sweet fergal. I like the rounded corners on the windows, nice soft lines. Do you have a date in mind for getting her wet?

Aiming for April, May but you never know with me if I'm landlocked for too long it might be sooner




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A few more odd jobs this week, I made up a basic locking system to hold the bottom of the weed hatch in place, I epoxied a nut into the under side of the timber and then have another one on top to lock it. The corner is cut off so I can turn the timber and remove it. I think I will also sikaflex the bottom of the hatch in place just to be on the safe side it should be easy enough to brake the seal if ever needed.




Started putting 3mm flooring foam on the ceiling to add a bit of insulation .





I'm fitting a sterling quasi sine wave 1800w inverter http://marineparts.ie/electrical/inverters-chargers-and-shorepower/inverters/sterling-quasi-inverter-12v-1800w / just have to get a switch to swap over from mains to battery.




Not a bad price and it also comes with a remote. I have been moving the fridge about the boat trying to find the best place to put it still not sure yet.




Put the black D moulding back on and filled the gap to the timber with a bit of the old rub rail it's not in the best of shape but will do the job Although I cant afford a bow thruster at the moment I'm thinking I might fit the tube for one and leave an access hatch to it before I fit out the bedroom, are there any reasons to not doing this besides the drilling two large holes in the hull

Thank you very much I'm sure we will

lonewolf1961 wrote: »

That is so impressive great job fergal . i hope you & your,s have many a good day on her she really looks great .

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Christmas trees flying out the yard here and leaving behind some nice timber pallets for me to use




So I started framing up the inside, this will all be storage space.





Found a spot for the fridge and also messed around with the sink it's just a stainless steal mixing bowl so I have to cut out a hole for the drain, it's also on rails like a computer table so it can slide in and out.






Not sure what to do about the seating one idea was something like this with the last bit hinged so it can be used as a lounger or dropped down so the door can be open fully.



I could also do the same on the other side but the gap between them is only a foot wide so might be a bit tight for a table.



It's all a bit box like at the moment so I might round the corners or something to stop it looking like a doctors bench If there are any interior designers out there I'm open to suggestions.

Im planning on keeping her in Lakeside marina in Athlone more than welcome to come and have a look.

lonewolf1961 wrote: »

great job fergal . where will you be keeping her i would love to have a look around her sometime if that,s possible . may you and your enjoy ever moment on her she really looks great . & merry christmas and all the best for 2017 .

Slowly getting back into it
I covered the engine box in cream leatherette



And then cut some foam to extend the seat and give somewhere for the young lad to lay out.






Also got the new bow rail thanks to http://www.eweengineering.com/





Playing around with a few bits of mahogany, I'm sure some of you can guess what it will be for those that can't tune in next week I picked up this jump starter in Lidl http://www.lidl.ie/en/Offers.htm?action=showDetail&id=50229 it's very small but says it can start up to a 2 Lt petrol or 1600 diesel will also be handy for charging the ipad and phones.

A bit boring this week I'm not a big fan of cabinet making so it's all just rough and ready









Also put down the carpet tiles and added colour changing LED's.

Steve wrote: »

When are you getting her wet?

Awesome job!

Cheers:) I'm hoping for April or May she is just getting slapped together for now and I will do the finishing work over the years as I get a better feel of her.

pedroeibar1 wrote: »

If it lasts for any length Fergal, your wine will cook in there. Question is, do you drink it quickly or find another use for that slot?

I drink red and port and like it nice and warm there is also an air vent behind the fridge so it shouldn't be too bad.




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