05/12/2026
STEVE’S STILL WORKING ON HIS VIDEO FLOW…
I’ll step in to translate here. This is the final review video; the final inspection has already been performed, and the vessel passed our last tests.
Almost all of our patches were placed for worn, delaminated, and/or detached fabric. We only had one actual leak (starboard). We want our work to look nice, in addition to being effective. To that end, we removed both oar locks, and placed a hefty reinforcing patch under each; helped with symmetry. We tacked down at least 7 areas of detached rubrail.
Andy custom cut a gorgeous transom patch. It’s tackling detachment, delam, and is adding reinforcement all at the same time!
The tubes and rubrail were so chalky, I had given the boat 2 mold and mildew treatments prior to prepping for the paint job; made a big difference! The treatments also allowed us to avoid painting the inner fl**ge (those pieces never like to grab the paint very well).
Although communication has been a s**t show since I left for surgery, the jobs have been performed correctly, and the final results are looking mighty fine. We appreciate your patience as we sail through the last few days of my “forced silence”.
Even if I am still unable to chatter away when I get home, I assure you I’ll be toting a large ruler (for rapping the knuckles of those who push the limits of MY patience and understanding), an air horn (to encourage sharp focus at the drop of a hat), and a pointer wand thingy (with which to remind the boys of what needs to be prepped and glued). All good!
