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Got quite a few "projects" actually finished this week .
The fuel and waste tanks are complete and tested, and the bunks for them are ready to receive.Also got the cooler fitted up and ready for pressure testing...keeping my fingers crossed, as some of the welds are inside now.
Got the engine aligned and the drive train completely installed.
The upper bearing for the rudder ( UHMW plastic ) is aligned and installed ready for the rudder (waiting for 2 spacers from the machine shop).
Also got one side panel for the trunk cabin epoxied up and it turned out fine. Ready for fitting once the foredeck is installed next week.
Panels for the foredeck and bunk base are fitted ready for install.
The MAS low toxin epoxy I am using does not give me any problems so far, but it is very slow curing...at least 36 hrs for good solid cure able to take out of form, so this tends to back things up sometime.
Doug

And some more pics.
Doug

Moving along steady now

And some more

Glad to see the lower rudder post is supported very well.Boats coming along great.

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A boat is a hole in the water in which I throw money into.

Wow! Nice work and great progress. Thanks for keeping us up to date with piccies... we appreciate it.

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By the time I have built a boat, I'll be ready to build a boat....

The tug is looking great Slug...way to go!!

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Thanks guys.
Santa has been good to me ( cause I've been a good boy ) and I am now able to devote all my time to the project. I am also fortunate enough to have Mrs Clause's full support (both in time and financially) to get the project complete and on the water for our use this summer. That makes a huge difference.
I'm really enjoying this

Doug

Fore cabin is pretty well done...just some interior trimming left for later. Bead board is all on the trunk cabin and after the inside roof cleats are set up, I can sand and its ready for the roof. V berth is ready for varnish. Bulkheads and under decks will be painted off-white to brighten it up.
Starting to mock up the main cabin and figure out the windows...the toughest challenge yet.
Stainless drinking water tank ( 6 gals ) is complete also.
Coming together well

Doug

WOW!! Looking great!!

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Boat building can best be defined as an endless series of
tragedies obscured by the occasional miracle, followed by a good bottle of beer.

Don't Dream Your Life, Live Your Dream

That interior is going to be nice.Real yachty like.

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A boat is a hole in the water in which I throw money into.

Still working away .The fuel system ( two 25 gal tanks ) is complete and ready to go, witth filter and pump installed. (Boy those Coast Guard approved filters are expensive!)
The cooling system is almost ready to go. The steering system is ready for oil lines and a wheel/pump.
The trunk cabin is ready for the hatch and window frames. One side wall of the cabin is up, and the others are just getting glassed before install. Cockpit sole is awaiting final coat of epoxy then its ready for install.
Seems to be all coming together now. Maybe I will make it this summer
Doug

Hers a pic of the filter and pump mounted.

Looking good there slug!

Write the date on that filter!!!

Really Fantastic workmanship. Now is when the fun part begins! I love the upper building process. So many interesting things taking place. Keep up the great job!
Jerry