Through the square window...

This post is mainly focused on the fitting of the windows from Wesley Marine. We have 4 standard hoppers with mitred top corners in matt black and 4 portholes down each side of this 50ft vessel. On the port side there is a also a set of hatches so it makes for a lovely light boat. We have also chosen a light oak effect window liner, which finishes the effect very neatly and ties in with the modern feel we are creating. We have had to do a fair bit of grinding to smooth the metal before it receives the window but this is just to ensure a snug fit and thus prevent any future leaking - and we have had plenty of opportunity to test that in the last few days! We have used a router and grinder to tidy the hole cut in the lining wood and cut the depth of the liner to fit.

Then we have moved on to begin fitting the floor in a walnut/dark oak laminate. This will contrast nicely with the white and varnished finish that will be put on to the walls as well as the chosen kitchen doors and units.

Cracking through it

The early pictures in this post show the insulation acquired via Ebay at £125 for 2 rolls. It has been glued to the metal with spray adhesive. We have then created the framing from un-planed three quarter inch batons ready to offer up a lining board. The horizontal batons are secured to the metal with self tappers drilled directly into the metal. Risers have been secured to the floor ready to receive the wooden under-floor and the ceiling has received half inch batons in preparation for the ceiling lining.

On the fifth image down this shows the under gunnel lining board and the under floor lining board. The block wood separating them is to allow space for the wooden laminate flooring that will be put down on top of the under-floor.

The ceiling board has been given two coats of white gloss paint - although more will be needed but we have yet to run the electric cables so final coats will be completed when this work has been carried out and the cables boxed in.
The final image sees the window apertures being created for the portholes and the side hatch. The windows and liners have been delivered so we will begin fitting those asap.
The engine has been balanced and lined up to the prop shaft, although we won't be putting the propeller on until the final hours before she is lowered into the water. The calorifier is in position on the same side of the vessel as we will be linking up the water (hand basin, shower and kitchen sink) as the other side will be running the gas supply. The toilet we have chosen is a Thetford cassette but no fresh water supply will be needed for this so it will be positioned on the partition wall rather than an exterior wall.

The bathroom items are on delivery with a 900mm Quadrant corner shower and double vanity unit, along with the Thetford making up the bathroom furniture. The kitchen has also been sourced and colour co-ordination agreed upon. Am soon to place an order for a small range LPG oven, which will become quite a focal piece in the galley kitchen.  

Currently sourcing the wood/coal burner, which will turn the saloon into a cosy and relaxing seating area - so only one more hole to cut through the roof metal! As you can see we have already cut 5 for the mushroom vents.

It will soon be time to invite the boat safety examiner aboard to ensure we are complying with the boat safety and RCD.