I missed my self imposed deadline of the end of January to turn the hull partly due to wet weather but more to do with family matters which will keep us occupied this week. There is no rush to turn the hull and leave the inside exposed to the elements and I have a lot of jobs that can still be completed with the hull upside down. Today was a big sanding and painting day and now the huge aft locker is coated with two coats of white epoxy primer on top of the two or three coats of clear epoxy. Not only is the timber more protected but the interior is lightened up considerably.
I have rigged up one of the slings to lift the hull and used the two tonne chain block to take up the load. It is so tempting to fit the other sling and lift the hull but I will be patient.
A view across the area where the rudder stock will go. The steering quadrant for the autopilot will go on the rudder stock in this area.
You can see how the widened aft cockpit reduces the volume of the locker but there is still plenty of volume and enough full length area for the long items.
A view through the companionway. I will need the ladder soon to get into and out of the hull.