Mark 1 cabin refit ...

luigisante · Post by **luigisante** » Sun Dec 04, 2011 4:17 pm

The design allows plenty of room in the front for plumbing from the forepeak and the galley, as well as enough space for a through-hull discharge for grey water.

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After the front was fitted, it was time to make cleats for the countertop, to hold it securely in place. I used the same poplar cleatstock as the chart-table.

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Here are the cleats holding the top in-place.

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luigisante · Post by **luigisante** » Sun Dec 04, 2011 4:27 pm

After the top was secured, the front facea was put back on and trimmed in a piece of teak rail identical to the chart table.

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I am debating if I should add a small, plastic trim piece to act as a back-splash or leave it as it is and just put a small white silicone bead around the seams.

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In any event, The Galley structure is done!! That is a relief. Now, the last section is left, where the double bed/settee combo needs to be made.

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I feel like I'm starting to turn into the home stretch. Sure hope this weather holds out. A mild winter would be nice.

I have also located someone to help me with the waverunner installation. I have to get the motor to him for an inspection and rebuild as soon as I can check my clearences. That will be the next thing on my agenda after getting the cabin roughed-in. I can start to work on the cabin systems while the engine is being rebuilt.

Lou

petrel · Post by **petrel** » Sun Dec 04, 2011 5:39 pm

Lou,

You are doing some really great and interesting work. I really like your upper bunk concept and execution. Being able to see out while in the upper bunk should be something your children will really enjoy.

Keep up the good work and thanks for sharing is such detail.
Geoffrey

luigisante · Post by **luigisante** » Tue Dec 06, 2011 8:01 am

petrel wrote:Lou,

You are doing some really great and interesting work. I really like your upper bunk concept and execution. Being able to see out while in the upper bunk should be something your children will really enjoy.

Keep up the good work and thanks for sharing is such detail.
Geoffrey

Thanks Geoffrey. I particularly like the upper bunk area as well. My 12 year old fits perfectly up there and can gaze out the window.

I am more than happy to document my work, as it seems to be threaputic as well. I tend to organize the next step in the process as I am describing the last. It is also nice for me to easily see how far I've come. Can't wait to finish the roughing-in and start on the cabin systems.

Hopefully, I'll have the chance to get into the Chesapeak this summer.

Lou

luigisante · Post by **luigisante** » Mon Dec 26, 2011 5:43 pm

Been busy during the holidays but was able to sneak out to the boat this weekend. Fitted the interior door jamb and squared it off with reversed pipe clamps.

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Glued and screwed the jambs in place.

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Checking the square with the door.

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luigisante · Post by **luigisante** » Mon Dec 26, 2011 5:48 pm

Fitting the top part of the jamb.

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Gluing and clamping the upper jamb.

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Fitting both door panels.

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Hanging them will have to wait for another day.

Happy holidays everyone.

Lou

luigisante · Post by **luigisante** » Wed Jan 04, 2012 2:35 pm

Just so you don't think I've been sitting back on my laurels, here are a couple pictures of the prep-work for hanging the vinyl on the starboard side. I have found that it takes a few layers of contact adhesive, drying between coats to really form a decemt substrate for affixing the vinyl to the fiberglass. Here are a couple of pics.

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The boat feels quite comfortable these days. Can't wait to finish the main cabin so I can clean it up and start working on the systems. I am also contemplating trying my hand at making the cushions for the settees.

Lou

luigisante · Post by **luigisante** » Tue Jan 10, 2012 12:05 pm

Weather was good last weekend so, I took advantage of the warm temps to finish the galley. I used teak oil on the oak plywood and teak or mahogany trim. The oak is all the same shade now and looks really nice.

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The consistent hue of the oak veneer really makes the trim stand out as well.
The oak backsplash turned out well too. I was concerned that the putty used on the seams and screw holes would not take stain well or would mess up the wood grain, which I cut specifically to run on a 45 degree angle to give the backsplash some visual interest. The undercabinet lighting should look great once it is hooked-up.

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The 2-tone wood helps frame the white formica counter-top. I can't wait to put the propane 2 burner cooktop and sink in there.

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luigisante · Post by **luigisante** » Tue Jan 10, 2012 12:12 pm

The curved teak trim on the aft side of the galley came out much better than I had expected.

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The teak oil finish really helps blend in the joints and the trim looks smooth and fitted.

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Once that was done, I was able to cut the vinyl for the starboard side around the window and get a couple of coats of contact adhesive on the vinyl. I have switched back to the gel and it seems to work with less fumes. I'm also starting to glue areas that will be getting carpet in the near future. As long as this weather holds out on the weekends I should continue to make decent progress. I'm starting to measure and design the removable ceiling panels.

Lou

PS. I'm starting to think that this looks better than the original Telstar Mark I interrior.

luigisante · Post by **luigisante** » Wed Feb 01, 2012 9:45 am

Thought I had posted this before, but it's gone. Anyway, the vinyl is in on the starboard side. I'm ready to paint the shelf, add the trim and then put in the vinyl fore-and-aft panels on either side of the shelf. To make it stick better than the port side, I applied 3 coats of adhesive to each surface (probably 2 is sufficient but anything worth doing is worth overdoing). Once everything was dry, it was time to find the center line and start sticking the vinyl on. You have to be very careful with so much adhesive on, because as soon as you stick it, it is stuck.

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Once the Vinyl was on at the top, I could smooth it down. I have only a small crinkle that I am not messing with since it won't be seen after the settee is installed. Once the vinyl was smoothed out, I cut the window opening out. Now I need to find a better trim solution than the port side.

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Dave Bering called yesterday and he has my main ready.

I can't wait to see it. He is even putting the insigna back on and attaching my sail number (#52).

The winter has been incredible this year, so I have been able to get out to the boat for at least a few hours every weekend.

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