G'day All, Itz been a while since I've done an update as many have noticed.
I needed to get myself a little more stabilised plus I've been a bit busy with the re build of the Yot!
As U can sea the second hull extension is coming along and the Yotz starting to look like a boat again.
Ken is back from his holiday and I've got more thyme to get Galleycat ready for my upcoming departure.
The rains are only days away now with the thunderstorms now brewing in the afternoonz.
But if it doesn't get done then I'll do it when I return from Perth somethyme B4 Christmas.
As long as the new extensions are watertite and all the bilge pumps are fitted then the rest will just have to wait
We are just 1 sheet of fibreglass away from completing the second hull then a quick paint and the pontoon will B classed as complete.
As with any of these upgrades there's heepz still to go!
Like the fibreglass side walls, plus 2 back stays and the fishing platform to be remounted.
This should keep any water that gets into the buoyancy tanks to a minimum. Just half a cup of foam was poured into this area and the entire area was soon full of this gooey foam. The trick is not pouring too much in and having it expand over the edge, but we got this one just rite.
Loox just like a loaf of bread.
This was the final area of the old hull 2B closed up, now the yot is back to the pre alteration status.
The floatation of the new extensions have given way more lift that we hoped for.Each stage is taking a monumental effort but as long as one job gets done each day then I still have progress.
The whole extension has added a completely different feel to the Yot with it being a lot more balanced.
I've begun to reset all the motors and pump systems and the rear deck electrics. This is my sign that the extensions are nearly complete.
More polyester resin will arrive this week allowing us to complete the curved wall and the last pieces of trim. Then I can set about re- connecting the pods with basic systems including lights and hatches.Along with this job, at night thyme I've been busy replacing the floor viewing window with itz new improved version.
This window is a fantastic feature but has proved 2B problematic with leaks. This new version has the plexiglass mounted between three layers of nema board and the whole piece fibreglassed into the floor.
Letz see the Bastard leak now!
While the work continues life is slowly getting back to a sense of normality. I've moved my sleeping quarters out onto the rear deck in an effort to overcome the nite thyme heat.The BATHURST countdown is in full swing with just 5 days to go B4 the first practice sessions and less than 2 weeks until I jet off towards Perth.
On a sad note the yard's faithful watch dog "KODI" is no longer with us and this has cast a sombre mood over the entire yard.
RIP KODI!
It now I remember why I don't have a pet!
The Friday lunch routine continues with the last 2 offerings being stuffed jacket potatoes and 2 big platters of chicken Caesar salad.
I have even managed to put out a fishing line with the unexpected result of a nice flathead for dinner.The barramundi season is in full swing with big barra herding baitfish into the shallow for an impressive display.
I'll sign off hear and apologise for thje delay between entries but it could not be helped.
Captain Felix
