Can't believe it's been two months since I posted. I've worked on the boat several times since then, here's the rundown:
- Finally got the settee hardware replaced, new benches screwed down (but more removable later)
- Powerwashed the interior several more times to get at 40 years of funk
- Painted the interior with Interlux
- Installed new teak handrails on the cabin, as well as some shorter 3-web ones forward, for toe rails
- Removed the old bow eye, and used Duraglass to replace the old, rotted, soaked wood backing, and replaced the hardware
- Replaced the hatch rails for main hatch and companionway covers
- Building a new table for the settee, with inlay chess board
- Replaced the portside swivel block with cams, for the mainsheet
- Added several blocks to accomodate a spinnaker (which I bought), topping lift, and pennant halyard
- Tore out the rusty, nasty, corroded wiring up the mast and the old broken masthead light, waiting on new gear to arrive
- Glass in the lazarette, to prevent fuel fumes from coming forward into the cabin
I'll take the camera next time to document the progress... been focused on getting things done. Just need to finish some rewiring, get my safety gear in order, and finish the trailer titling process (still fighting Virginia's DMV over that) and I'll be ready to splash. These forums have been a ton of help in inspiring the progress, and have been crucial to our success. Thank you all.