Chart table glueup

The next to the last 'big' wood project is the chart table. Here Mark has finished the wood frame and has glued it together.

This was completed a week or so ago and in now in the varnish booth. It just needs a few more coats of varnish then we attach the Avonite surface to the top....shouldn't be long now!

Helm jury rigged with duct tape

Here is a view from Karen's point of view. The pedestal is all bright and shiny BUT the instruments have not quite been installed yet. It works fine unless you push a button too hard then the tape lets loose and the instruments collapse inwards. One more project mostly done.

Helpers Jack and Karen get to go sailing

When we finally got the steering back together we took time out to take our helpers sailing. Karen was a first-time sailor and did a fine job of steering. It was a good day...the first time we had the boat out in about 3 months.

Rebuilt steering pedestal

As part of the refit we tore apart the steering pedestal and were unable to sail for about 3 months as we had no wheel! Mark and Jack ripped out the steering cable, the conduit thru which it travels and replaced it all. Then since we had dry rot in the cockpit sole we dug out all the rotten wood and poured about a half gallon of epoxy into the void.

Once that was done Mark painted and reassembled the pedestal which now looks shiny and new.

Settee curve is a SHORT wood project

Mark wanted the settee to curve rather than turn at 90 degrees as it is a modern look. As wood projects go it was pretty easy. This photo shows the structure before it was installed. Two coats of varnish has now been applied and only needs a few more.

The bad news it that we did not find an upholsterer here in landlocked Grapevine to do the job we wanted done (in time) so we will go with either no or the old (YUCK!) cushions and have them done in Annapolis.

Folded salon table

The leaves fold to the center and when this is done the tamo ash veneer is book matched (as 'they' say in the trade).

We believe that the table will reside in this position most of the time as it will be easier to get into storage beneath the settee....but time will tell.

(One more task checked off Mark's list!)

.....and...the table exits the wood shop...

Bring out the champagne the new salon table is ready for the varnish booth! Mark finished the table and it looks beautiful. This picture does not really do justice, it is beautiful.

Here is the happy woodworker moments after the hinges were applied.