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New Teak Panels ~

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I discussed in my previous post the installation of the big (sexy) windows and some structural framing that was needed to help support them. Another reason for this framing was to support the new teak plywood siding that I was building to refinish the interior. This interior project coincided with the big window install project primarily because the panels that cover the interior sections of cabin top needed to be built before the big windows were installed. It was much easier to get the window holes in the right place by tracing the opening from the outside while the teak panel was in place. It started by building the framing and then making a pattern for the teak panel.  Cutting the panel and then fitting it in place before tracing the hole for the window. Finally the windows were installed and the panels could be screwed into place. Here are some photos of how it all came together.... This is the stamp on back of the teak plywood I received from World Panel .  I would high...
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Sexy Windows ~

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Having recently discussed the cabin top paint project in my last post, I felt it fitting to share a little more on the lovely design aspect of the cabin top. This particular segment is on the big windows that are so recognizably Downeaster. Lets call them the "sexy" windows... For this project I simply, removed the big windows, cleaned them with buffing compound, cleaned off old caulking, painted the cabin top, built an inner window framing, and re-installed the windows.  Easy as 1. 2. 3... right ? Heres how it all came together, or should I say,  came apart. Port side forward cabin window. Port side forward cabin window removed to show inner window sill. Another view of port side looking aft. And now a view from inside.   Here you can see just how thin the inner window sill is. About 1/4 inch.  I have seen other Downeasters that do not have this recessed lip or window sill to receive the window. In that instance the window seems to be caulked directly to the ou...
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Cabin Top Paint ~

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I'm in the middle of painting the boat right now.   Well, not actually at this moment.  What I mean is that nearly half the boat has been painted so far.   The previous owner had the hull sides and bottom of the boat painted back in January of 2011. So the only area really needing paint is the topsides. The cabin top, cap rails and gunwales, cockpit lazarettes and nonskid decks are the areas I'm focused on now.  Where o where to start...? This is a shot of my broker and friend Randy Hinely on the helm as we sail across the Gulf of Mexico on delivery home to Niceville. You can see the areas of concern in the cabin top bulkhead.  The duct tape is covering an old portlight that had been removed.  Also the engine gauges were mounted in this same bulkhead area.  It reminded me of a oversized cars dashboard... not very nautical. Plans to change these things began immediately underway.   Another shot of us sailing back across the Gulf of M...
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