Winter Mode Activated! Hardtop Installed Until Warmer Days Return. The Hardtop Is So Much Warmer, Dryer

Front boards are cut and test fit. I had to reinstall the dinghy davits to calculate the holes I needed to drill through the back piece. I then cut the two ugliest holes I have ever done...they weren't photo worthy. Next up, pull it all apart, fiberglass the propane locker box, reinstall everything, fiberglass everything else.

James Island

Maybe when I'm done restoring my 41' I'll trade it in on the 51'. Love these boats!

Working on light placement. I think four will be plenty over the dinette table. So much brighter than the old single one, and being LEDs, half the amps!

Two steps forward, one step back! Had to cut a new hole in the deck to make repairs below. Just too tight of a squeeze to fit my butt in the anchor locker and reach around the Sampson posts... Also, refinished the dragons for the boat!

One more part complete. It was in pretty bad shape. It got enough water in the motor that it rusted enough to dislodge one of the magnets. Innards were rebuilt at the “factory”. When I looked up the info on the maker of the windlass, I was surprised to find they were 30 minutes away from me. When I took it in I got a tour of the machine shop as well…pretty cool, and way cheaper than buying a newer inferior model.... $500

Sitting looking all that needs to be done... House flooded a while back. This triggered a lot more remodel than just the damaged floor.. Boat work has been put on hold for house work.

My new AC/DC electric panel arrived today....broken😢😠

I have not been working on the boat much lately. Time to get back on it!