Our Didi 40 Cr Passion X sanded ready for painting.
The paint ran out just as the daylight did and by the time I had cleaned up I had to take the photo with the flash in the dark
First coat of epoxy primer on the deck of our Didi 40 Cr
After a successful day sailing Passion last Wednesday when we scored a fine third place I was off to Perth to catch up with Dad and the family. I needed a break from sanding and did enjoy it.
Our good result on Wednesday was a bit of a surprise as we knew izzi and Aggrovation had beaten us but when the results came they were the only ones to get through. Our third place just a few seconds in front of Larrikin increased our pointscore lead by another point.
Monday I was back into the sanding and did very big day of alternate machine and hand sanding. I paid particular attention to the join between the cabin sides and top as this is the one we will see the most. A long board was used for the final fairing and I am pleased with the fairness of the line. I picked up today where I left off yesterday with more hand sanding and a final quick sand over all the deck with the random orbital sander with the vacuum cleaner attached.
It was a perfect afternoon for painting with a warm light breeze and low humidity so I mixed up a 4 litre can and got stuck into it.
The daylight ran out at the same time as the paint and I was happy to throw the disposable roller and brush out with everything painted except the transom.
I took a short break from sanding on Monday to pick up the kitchen sinks and today the oven and refrigeration kit arrived. The after dinner treat was open the packaging and check out the new arrivals so the rumpus room is looking even more like a boat shop.
Other after hours activity included ordering the shore power gear, the 240 volt circuits and the 22 litre hot water system.
Right on schedule I have paid the big deposit on the rig and set a tentative delivery schedule for early November.