Still Working

Don't want everyone to have to wait for the months it will take us to complete the renovation.  I also wanted to clear up some confusion.  The previous pictures were of before and after demo.  We are still creating the new interior.  The old interior, while beautiful, was uncomfortable for living aboard.  Too many curves in the seating.  A refrigerator door that would not fully open.  Reach in freezer that eliminated any usable countertop.  And, as usual, a sink that was too small.  Part of the new design will include a full size sink like you have at home. 

I have been working with 1/2" Nida Core with a fiberglass skin.  I chose that method because the skin is made with a polyester resin.  This allows for easy gel coating to match the interior white.  Gel coating is a lot more work than painting, but I like it's durability, lack of fading with age and easy repairs.  The Nida Core is also 1/3 the weight of plywood.   

Nida-Core material

 This is a front that came through right before our overnight from Cumberland Island to Charleston.  We were well past it, but when the wind started to build, we started to furl in the Code 0.  Then a 90 degree shift and winds to 30 knots make you happy that skin grows back.  The next one had a warning from the coast guard and that brought winds to 46 knots.  We were more prepared and were sailing with a reefed mainsail only.    Luckily, they blew through and we had a clear night with steady following winds. 

Open Concept

Pictures, of before and after demo, will show you what I mean.  I say bring a lawn chair and cooler.  Sure would save us a lot of time. 

Material is coming in next week, so rebuild will begin.