When that work got too tedious, I went back to the starboard side. I first replaced the small teak rail on the edge of the side shelf, screwing and using epoxy to affix it to the shelf edge. I am doing this because the edge has a bend in it and I'm trying to straighten it out.
![Image](http://i593.photobucket.com/albums/tt20/luigisante/IMG01094-20120414-1203.jpg)
This will show you the bend that I am trying to take out of the small rail.
![Image](http://i593.photobucket.com/albums/tt20/luigisante/IMG01096-20120414-1224.jpg)
I had to keep moving the clamps and allowing the epoxy to dry in order to keep it tight, but it was finally done and looked good.
![Image](http://i593.photobucket.com/albums/tt20/luigisante/IMG01102-20120415-1445.jpg)
The forward insert was then covered with vinyl and put in place temporarly.
![Image](http://i593.photobucket.com/albums/tt20/luigisante/IMG01097-20120414-1237.jpg)
While all of that was setting up, I put a piece of plastic U channel on the top of the storage bins to clean them up and make them look finished. Instead of revealing the screws in a counter sink like I did on the port side, I used my fav. new toy, the plastic covers. I really like the look. I'm going to redo the port side with these.
![Image](http://i593.photobucket.com/albums/tt20/luigisante/IMG01095-20120414-1219.jpg)
In the original boat, the smaller trim piece was covered by a larger piece of 3" trim cut out for the wooden bin handles which I have eliminated and replaced with the plastic.
![Image](http://i593.photobucket.com/albums/tt20/luigisante/IMG01103-20120415-1530.jpg)
All that needs to be done now, it trim the fore-end to make it fit flush and add a small piece of teak trim between the 3" trim over the bins and the galley trim.
![Image](http://i593.photobucket.com/albums/tt20/luigisante/IMG01104-20120415-1530.jpg)
With that, the woodwork is almost finished and the starboard side is read for carpeting so that a track can be installed for the settee to ride on. I'm almost ready to start on the electrical work. If I keep this up, I should be working on the electrical within a couple of weeks. Then I can get the forepeak finished, do some updating on the port side to put the improved items in there and finish up in the cabin.
I have been thinking about the engine and I am seriously considering foregoing the jet unit now, in favor of hanging an outboard for the time being. That way, I can mount the hardware, put a coat of paint on and get the boat to the yard to launch it. I can return to the engine installation next winter. I have the sails and brackets done, so there is nothing stopping me from sailing. I am fairly sure this is the plan.
Lou