Made some pedestal mounss for the Capt'n chairs... Pretty sure I got this idea from Arch Builder..
Amazing what some steam, cussing and pulling can do for wrinkles!
Now you are up to speed...
So, back to the 1900. Finished getting the rot out. I decided to more of a surgical approach instead of a full cut and gut. Got the tank out and then drilled samples until I found good wood. I know some wont agree with this approach, but that what I did.
Removed the rotten bulkheads and...
Longtime no speak... Its been a while. You guys know how it goes life get in the way of boat builds! Whats been going on? mostly just raising kids and trying to stay out of dutch with my wife...!
Spent most of time building a hot rod with my boys which was really fun!!
So now Im back at...
Well, A bit more action today... the interior bits removed. most of the carpet removed. The floor is not as I hoped, but as I expected. The stringers/bulkheads that I can see so far are hosed.
Also, if you dont have an oscillating cutting tool, I highly recommend...
Some more work on the flip up bolster... and a bit of a set back.
Here is the set back... When I made the front plate on the bolster, I neglected to account for the aft cushion height. It will not flip all the way up.
I will have to take the bolster apart and rework the front plate...
