Bob from Olympia, 28 GA build

[Rbob]

Non-Skid work is complete, just finished the second coat of Permaflex. I mixed 80/20 off white and gray to get the light gray, should be a little cooler to walk on.  Cant wait to try it out.

[Brian.Dixon]

Not only great looking, it looks like it'll work well and be easy to clean too!  In other words, "Just right!"

[Rbob]

I am really happy with how it turned out, went up this morning to take a look and its dried to an eggshell shine which should be easy to clean.  I did not want glossy.


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[jov]

Wow that is looking good. Your non-skid looks really nice.

[Rbob]

Update,

I have an appointment with the Marine Surveyor on the 22nd. I have a question; Can I get it licensed without survey?  My thought was survey is for insurance, just not sure.

Also started on boat cushions, going to give it a go, actually I cut out the foam cushions and my wife will sew them up. Sailrite has a great tutorial on making v-birth cushions: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PVDsT8QWxko

Here are a couple overview pics:   

[Rbob]

Upholstery work in progress, pics as soon as Tiffany and I get it done.  Meanwhile I have been adding misc. amenities, although not as cool as an anchor roller, I did install 500ft of 8-ply brait anchor rode and 75ft of 1/4" chain.

on edit: Added a quick video  https://youtu.be/7JQ5TC5dP7c

[Brian.Dixon]

Where or how does your anchor well drain? Over the side or down to a bilge pump?

[Rbob]

Yes good question, for the drain I have shower type drains 1-1/2" each connected to pvc all the way to the bilge, should allow for good air movement.

I lost my mind for 3 1/2 hours looking for the bow eye!!! SOB  My wife decided to help me look claiming I cand find milk in the refrigerator and found it in 20 minutes.

[Brian.Dixon]

That's how it is here ... something's not lost until my wife says it's lost.  I can never find diddly and she finds it in 1 minute....

[Rbob]

ok, installed bow eye and attached the anchor rode with a Bolen.

[Brian.Dixon]

I also believe in keeping a sharp knife, in a sheath mounted to the boat, in the bow ... if you ever need to let that anchor go in a hurry, you'll thank me.

[Rbob]

I am stoked, Tiffany and I (mostly Tiffany) completed the cuddy cushions. Thanks to youtube (Sailrite videos) and Tiffany's skillset the cushions are done.  I cut the templates for cushions and cut & glued the cushions.  I used 2" semi firm and a 2" Serene topper.  They are so comfortable it's hard to describe.

The coolest thing was wrapping the cushions in plastic and vacuuming them to 2/3rds their original size before slipping them into the covers.

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[json]

Dang, nice job on the cushions. I need to get in gear and get mine done. Yours look fabulous.

[Todd j]

Update,

I have an appointment with the Marine Surveyor on the 22nd. I have a question; Can I get it licensed without survey?  My thought was survey is for insurance, just not sure.

Also started on boat cushions, going to give it a go, actually I cut out the foam cushions and my wife will sew them up. Sailrite has a great tutorial on making v-birth cushions: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PVDsT8QWxko

Here are a couple overview pics:

In Oregon no survey was required for anything.  I used the boat for nearly 9 months without a HIN or registration number on the hull. hope it helped with getting insurance in my case, which was extremely difficult and super lengthy. 
  I understand it’s kind of a personal thing, but I’d like to see us all report the survey value for the benefit of future builders.  Hope your survey goes well and comes in wherever you need/expect it.

[jov]

With your cushions and couches that is going to be one comfy boat.