- Insulation on a steel boat has 3 purposes:
- Reduce or eradicate condensation on the inside of the hull and deck
- Provide thermal insulation. That is, keep the inside of the boat warm in winter and cool in summer
- Provide sound insulation
Year: 2008
Reached a Milestone!
We’ve finally reached our first major milestone. The hull is structurally complete, it’s been grit blasted to clean all the steel, and it’s been painted with its first undercoats. Continue reading
Painting!
For a while, I thought we were never going to reach this milestone. It seemed like the list of small jobs that had to be done just kept going on. Finish one thing, and then I’d find another. Continue reading
The Hull is Finished
Well, we’re done with the steel work. Continue reading
Pre-painting Job List
This is the list of jobs to do before the hull fabrication will be considered done. Continue reading
Why am I doing this?
Time for some R and R, with a break from boat building. Continue reading
Fitting the Chainplates
Like most tasks when building a boat, nothing is ever straight forward. Continue reading
Wheelhouse Doorways Finished
The final adjustment to the wheelhouse doorways has now been completed. Continue reading
Progress
It’s Easter, and we’ve been updating our project schedule – taking stock of where we’re at and where we want to be. Not happy Jan!!! Continue reading
Aft Cabin & Side-decks Finished!
Project Schedule
Are we on time? Continue reading
BBQ & Graffiti
While taking a break to enjoy a beautiful summer afternoon, some of our friends decided that some graffiti on the hull would be a good idea. Continue reading