Last time we visited my father-in-law gave me a lot of marine stuff. It pleases me to be able to use some of the bits on my boat project. Today I installed some cleats and an old compass. The compass is old enough that it was built in Chicago, not some city in the Orient. I like the look of the old equipment and it's all still perfectly functional.
The port holes are actually clear deck plates, installed so that they can be unscrewed from the inside. All you can see from the outside is the wood ring that holds the no-see-um screen in place.
Tomorrow, if all goes well, I'll put a set of oars on it and take it for a spin around the lake. Then it's back to building the sailing rig.
Somehow I've also got to find time to modify an old utility trailer and turn it into a boat trailer. It's a fair bit to do, but I've been blessed with good weather.
-Sixbears
Your boat is lookin' good, Sixbears!
ReplyDeleteThank you. It's coming along.
DeleteCan you post a picture of the entire boat? I remember your last trip to Texas. We all had a great visit.
ReplyDeleteI'm posting one tomorrow.
DeleteWe did have a fine visit.
In Florida you will need the no-see-um screen. Looks like it's coming along fine. Let us know how it rows!
ReplyDeleteRows fine! Those no-see-ums are evil. I saw them just walk right through regular bug screens.
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