While this boat will surely always be a work in progress, it seems like the major construction work is almost done. Last night when we flipped it over, we decided to put another (6th) coat of varnish on the deck. About 1/2 hour of work. Then tonight we began the process of outfitting and rigging her. First we installed the foot braces. Then the back band. The next step was to drill holes where the bungies and hatch straps will attach to the deck. The holes were drilled larger than the screws in order to fill them with epoxy and redrill holes for screws. This is to keep water from reaching the wood in the holes. After that came the nerve-wracking drilling of a hole through the stern for a carry handle. We decided to attach a padeye at the bow (still need to find one), so no hole through the bow. Finally, we filled the holes with epoxy. About 2.5 hours of work.
One more session should have her ready to hit the water. We will need to see a substantial warming trend before we can take her outside, but I think the pool on Sunday should be a go.
Then of course the unveiling at Super Bowl party at Rick's.
Total Construction Time: 67 hours.
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