Trial fit of the first of six panels that make the cabin sides
Fiddly little laminated corner supports for the post and beam of the cabin top.
A month less one day has passed since any constructive work has been done on our Didi 40 Cr. Immediately after the Port Stephens Regatta three of the crew boarded the plane to Mexico for the Laser Masters World Championships. One of the crew was fourth in the over 75 years category. Elaine thinks they should all get a prize just for being there but the Laser cubes are strictly regulated so that they retain their value. In the 65 to 75 age group I fought it out with fellow crew member for fifth and sixth place. The number of entrants meant only four cubes for our division but fifth and sixth places are no mean feats and we are very satisfied with the results.
Jet lag has kept me subdued for a couple of days and Wednesday was the first of the RANSA Winter Wednesday races. Thursday was spent on administration matters for the GFS presentation afternoon in a couple of weeks so today was the first chance to work on the new build. I did complete the really fiddly task of installing four 50 by 25 posts to support the cabin top beams. There is no easy way to get these straight across the hull and up and down but with plenty of straight edges and clamps the job was done to my satisfaction and dinky little laminated corner reinforcements were added. All the stainless steel screws are hidden so I still have the option of varnishing the laminated roof beams. As evening falls early after daylight saving ends there was just enough time to cut our one 12 mm plywood panel for the cabin side. I scaled a development off the small lines plan and that worked our very well only needing a single trimming against the deck to get a close fit.
In the early morning before it was noise making time I reviewed all the purchases I need to make and later in the day ordered the 30 Hp Yanmar diesel and associated fittings. I have paid a deposit and the engine is on hold until complete the engine bearers. The plan is to take delivery after the bearers are installed permanently and drop the engine straight in.