I have finished painting the cabin top/side/cockpit and still need to run around the deck to seal of the tiny cracks along the planking. I am very pleased with the colour of the non-slip areas of the cabin top - Altex Kumeu White. There is no water leaking in so I am hopeful the putty between planks is sound (apart from a few places I have replaced).
I have undercoated the inside of the cockpit bulkhead where i replaced a big patch of ply and need to get some top coat on - another short job but just one on the list.
I refitted the winches on Saturday after cleaning and re-greasing. They spin well now. Still need new jib-sheets and to set up the reefing arrangement.
The floors from the stern and port side lockers are at home for painting. They don't need much so I'll do them one evening, or two counting undercoat.
The angled blocks for mounting the nav lights on the side of the cabin top are roughed out but need a bit more shaping before fitting. Looking at some on other boats I seem to be over-thinking it but there is no point in having them if they are not set up correctly. Maybe it's not so important when you are bobbing around all over the place and a few degrees of alignment are academic.
Mel bought me a GrabOne voucher for a discount in the Barton Marine shop so I went in with her and Sam yesterday to buy him a junior sized life-jacket in preparation for his first time out sailing. Will need to make that a calm day so he isn't put off. Maybe after Xmas.
