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A heap of work has been done in the pic below even though when I look at it I can't believe the number of hours that have gone just to get this little bit done.
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The hole in the anchor well has been epoxied. Inside all the storage areas including the bow area have had intensive preparation for painting including wet-sanding then painted with Norglass Shipshape primer undercoat. This 2 pack paint went on surprisingly well and can be used by itself for bilge areas so will be fine in the storage areas. I used a mask which was not a full-blown cartridge filter but can remove some of the odours. With prep, I paid particular attention to the hard-to get areas as I want the paint to stick properly. I found the old paint in various section was peeling off, probably not proper preparation. Found the tricky areas practically doubled the total time spent since it was just slow and awkward. Almost have to be a contotionist.
The ceiling has had many hours of sanding and fairing as the original surface was amazingly lumpy. It is not perfect but way better than how it was. It has one coat of Aquacote high build water-based two pack primer. Aquacote primer is way thinner than the Shipshape so it will take a few coats to get the build I want. I like the Aquacote as it is very low odour. The Aquacote 2 pack topcoat is really easy to mix and any left over can be strained and put back in the tin, as well as water wash out if it hasn't gone off. When the weather cools off I will use Aquacote topcoat on the ceiling and berth areas and then I will be able to put the wood bits and pieces back in. Too hot to paint now as it dries to fast to get a nice finish.
Since my aim is to cruise in Windchaser for a couple of weeks at a time, I am keen to get her looking nice inside as well as being seaworthy. Slowly getting there.
