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That's definitely good to know! Was wondering how the edges were fastened. Hoping I don't have to dig in to that.. Luckily the bow deck feels really sturdy walking on it now that the supports are back in and adjusted a little. Hoping sealant and paint will finish up the bow later. It definitely...

That's a nice clean looking boat! Love the cabin setup and that little folding door! That kitchen area looks very nice and neat, is that a pressurized alcohol stove? Cushions look like they're in great shape, looks like the previous owner loved her. Hope you keep the earthy green!

Stove/oven pocket. Left air gap all around with pathways for air to convect around the oven to help cool it. Aluminum tape should help reflect some heat and provide some fire resistance. Water pump, accumulator tank, and most of the hoses are in a separated area behind the stove.

Kitchen now complete with its cupboards. Made it so there is an optional fold out 16" extension to the kitchen counter for extra filleting and baking room. Simple aluminum piano hinge attached to the teak. Still need to make a prop rod for it. Kitchen counter is pretty descent sized in compact...

Today was a real blood bath lol That's what ya get for cutting wiry damn stainless steel in a rush without gloves like an idiot! In any case, that material will work nice as a heat shield and easy clean splash guard. Aluminum taped underside of kitchen cabinets. Will be getting a small heat...

Plumbing for sink completed. Added a valve setup allowing to run off either of the two different pickups on tank. One is half way up and allows only first 50% of the 15G, the other draws from bottom of tank and goes to empty. Water flows very smoothly at all ranges with the pressure reservoir at...

Stove mounted with aluminum isolation tabs, aluminum taped, faucet fitted up, recess in wall for door handle, etc.

Progress. Windlass and anchor rode locked and loaded, cedar ceiling over dining area.

Finally tackled the bow crossmembers. Doubled up the first one that goes through the anchor locker. The 3 rear 3/8 pulpit through bolts go through the angle that ties it directly into the cross. The old bow lifting eye is now a rigid support strut. The pulpit is now extremely rigid, was standing...

Oh, it's definitely getting painted, I just haven't had time to paint (or pre paint) things. This project needs to be operational asap and has taken longer than expected so I'm going to be forging ahead relentlessly. Boat is going in the water, one way or another. Liberty ship mode. Ideally I'd...

Has it been a really rainy year there too? I can't believe how overcast this whole year has been, it's weird. Too bad there's no ocean in Arizona!!

Under seat storage box with below deck access hatch to bow bilge pump mount. A little overbuilt but this was to also reinforce the bow raised floor area where the anchor locker will be. Damn relentless rain is seriously hampering my progress. Forget about ever having more than 2 days without...

Guessing about 24' maybe. Really tough to find much info on those boats..

Pulpit finally sealed and through bolted. Very satisfying achievement I must say and I'm loving the look of this windlass setup! Wait till I bust out the consignment vintage faux woodgrain insert accented cleats that I have for her... 😅 They even match the tow/battle wagon lol One might think I...

Me too! I absolutely loved my Starchief. The things you can do with that boat, for so little gas and overall expense- is nothing short of amazing really. Can tow it with a 4cyl even! That is the boat that really transformed me into a dedicated boater. First: real cooking, overnights, slight...

It's been a long haul fixing her up but I think it'll be well worth it!

Apollo "Saturn" hardtop or maybe the "Surveyor" model? How many feet is it?

Pulpit is just propped up there at the moment.. Trying to coordinate the alignment of the windlass position/drop hole for the rode with the anchor locker currently...

A few more small victories. Made table post so that it can easily be bolt into two different positions while I was at it adding a reinforcing panel below. Bench seating supports are fixed and added a bunch more foam under the bow area.

Thanks! Hopefully the kitchen will come together smoothly now. The roof needed to be reinforced with the 3/4 on top before the big cupboard assembly can get mounted there bc I want it to be mounted as high as possible against the aluminum skin. It's all set now luckily so hoping to get the stove...