We then have the task of moving the boat at an angle on the keelway so we can insert the centre plate, this is presenting a dilemma as the keelway has started to give way under the weight and the constant movement in the boat, we have now put large blocks underneath the keel; so the concept of twisting her on the keelway does give a little cause for concern.
Todays delay has been the paint scheme, I attempted to overcoat our first topcoat and the paint immediately creviced, this I am relieable informed is because the layer underneath had not dried properly, I have decided to abandon my overnight paintathon and will now wait until tomorrow morning before sanding back the effected areas and repainting, an unfortunate delay to the scheme of things but hopefully we should be able to recover the lost time.
Sole boards in place and oiled, this is douglas fir and it has some lovely figure as you can see, it is also a sort of rich honey colour when it is oiled.
More tomorrow...
