I had a port window and the forward hatch both spring a leak in the last rain. Investigation showed a very rusty screw causing the leak in port window. I guess once it rusted enough, there was no longer a seal with the bedding compound. Not sure how one screw was not stainless like the others.
But I fixed it today.
The hatch was next.
It required pulling the "glass" out of the frame, cleaning it up and rebedding it. Well... It is more of a two step process. It gets a bead of bedding compound. Then glass is laid in and centered.
Once cured, it gets the last bead around the edge of the glass.
Not really a big deal. I temporarily patched both hatches at about the same time. I suspect the salon hatch will spring a leak soon. I will do it. Tomorrow.
While I have them out.
I am installing both of the solar powered vents. This will take care of any mold from moisture build up while I am gone this winter.
I am very close to starting the upholstery. I am doing the v-berth first. I will be sleeping in there from now on.
The settee/couch conversion was not a success. The couch cannot be made comfortable enough. It is too tall because of the water tank under it.
So the other side is getting two chairs and a table. A booth will not be comfortable to sit in.
I have a plan. Considering captain seats recovered to match. Or..Just comfortable car seats. They are comfortable for sitting! Right?
I am redoing the floor. That will be a surprise. There are also a couple other small changes. I have hired a local guy to put in the second bank of batteries. The engine gauges. (Fuel,tach,heat, alternator) he will be working on those things while I am out in the truck this season.
I am going to have a couple other things done by a friend in Baltimore this summer. I am now choosing my battles. I bought Mary Lee to enjoy. Not spend every minute working on her.
I will still add an electric windlass, autopilot and a cooling unit for icebox. Not buying ice anymore. Solar panels wrap up the list. She will be ready to anchor out in Marathon next winter.
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