May 2017

We have been laying out the interior and measuring and measuring and measuring.  This is the framework for the dinette that will convert to a bed.  Since John has years of experience taking boats apart to replace tanks and other repairs, he is planning ahead.  The port water tank will sit below the table and can be removed if needed.

It is easier to weld on the shop floor or tables so the center rear window frame had to be removed to get the dinette frame in and out.

Dinette frame in place.  The seat backs will fold.

Removing the frame to finish welding.  Only a half inch had to be cut off the legs.

Looking aft.  There will be doors on both sides The engine is behind the dark gray foam pad.  You can also see the white panels covering the cockpit wall ribs.

February 2017

We took a break to visit Tavares, Mount Dora and Lakeland area for a few days.

Air Museum in Lakeland

Gnome Village on the Dora Canal.  It returns each year with the snow birds.

The engine is an inboard Ford and needed a box to surround it.  This sits in the cockpit just behind the cabin wall.

Engine Box in progress

Finished with vents.

October to January 2017

Visiting the Tree Capital Museum in Perry Florida.

While Dawn has been busy with her other activities, John has been making progress on the boat.  WE went to the big International Boat Builders Expo -IBEX in October to search for a fuel tank manufacturer.  Even though John can make them, it's best to have certified tanks.  We ordered them from a great company - RDS Aluminum in Perry Florida.

The cockpit deck hatches are finished and it's time to close up the stern.  

Closed, but how does he get in and out?

John built a custom stairway on wheels.