All Painted Up

 

Well, I have finished a primer and two coats of gloss on the hull, Three coats of varnish on the deck and a primer and two coats of gloss in the cockpit. 

It's not perfect (or even close) but I am pretty happy with it as it stands.

The desk hatches are also varnished on the top and painted underneath.

So left to do... Fit the bulkhead plugs, pad-eyes and deck hatch seals and fittings. Install the footrests.

Then, with a bit of luck I maybe able to carry out the first launch in March...!

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