Sunday, July 17, 2011

Companionway hatch opening

Well ... had to take a part time job to make ends meet and keep working on the boat.  I officially dislike work.  It really cuts in on my boat time.
Last several days I've been working on the companionway hatch.  You know, the big opening where you go in and out and hope water doesn't do the same.  I raised the opening of the deck by 4-1/2 inches.  This way if I take water on the deck it at least has to get that deep before coming aboard.  This also strengthened the deck by laying the glass around the corner.  I also narrowed and strengthened the side panels with a corner as well. (see the picture below - you'll probably get the idea.)
Next, because I'm out of resin until payday, going to continue to cut and laminate overhead beams.  I already have the plywood and glue.  I can make one double wide beam per day in one glue-up and cut them separate the next day.





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