Painting Begins

With the exciting arrival of three different kinds of brushes, fully synthetic, semi synthetic and natural bristle, painting commenced today. Beginning with the bilges and a first coat of International's Yacht Primer.

Tune in soon to find out which is my favourite brush. I should also add that many weeks of sanding and preparation have come before this moment, but that's mostly boring.

Restoration

It has to be said that some restoration jobs are easier than others, and in this instance restoration of the decking comes in the form of a bottle, a bottle of teak restorer. Brush on and brush off, very satisfying. 

Inspiration

In order to inspire some inspiration in the interior design department we mocked up the beds and some bedding in order to see how white and blue will contrast with the huon pine and oak.

Power

Thanks to Beta Marine we have taken delivery, on time of a made to order Beta 50 diesel engine.

50 Hp 4 cylinder diesel, indirect injection for quieter running, a 3:1 hydraulic gearbox to turn our big slow running prop, twin 24V alternators to power a battery inverter system and all finished in brilliant white to create my dream, clean engine room.