Rob Posted April 25, 2015 Report Share Posted April 25, 2015 I'll bring the hole saws!! Mark26 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Adam F Posted April 26, 2015 Author Report Share Posted April 26, 2015 Thanks Mark, not bad for a pen pusher! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Adam F Posted April 26, 2015 Author Report Share Posted April 26, 2015 Amazing that some seemingly small jobs take a huge amount of time. Today I fitted the main navigation console, took ages fiddling around getting it flush, then templating the Garmin unit and making sure they both sat square. The multi tools was invaluable in cutting the apertures, it avoids scratching the laminate that you would get with a jigsaw and enables you to cut a square hole.... Anyway, this is now done and just needs trimming in vinyl before it can be bonded and screwed down. Another step forward! rich185, gaffa, niggle and 1 other 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
great white Posted April 27, 2015 Report Share Posted April 27, 2015 Nice toys mate Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
niggle Posted April 27, 2015 Report Share Posted April 27, 2015 Looking really good Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stuie Posted April 27, 2015 Report Share Posted April 27, 2015 Two big screens to keep clean... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rob Posted April 29, 2015 Report Share Posted April 29, 2015 Two big screens to keep clean... 3 now Stuie!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rob Posted April 29, 2015 Report Share Posted April 29, 2015 Another 12 hr day at chez Franklin for me today. There was a lot of discussing, more discussing, measuring and the we bloody went for it!!! It does seem a shame to break up the veneer with some instruments, but I guess they all go towards making her a great fishing platform! We cut many a hole, slot, opening, drilled holes and even some floaty gel coat white stuff done (I would have missed the smell if we hadn't!). It is looking great and some changes to original plans were made but I'm pleased and it's not even mine!!! Action: Now, post paella, a beer! niggle 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Adam F Posted April 29, 2015 Author Report Share Posted April 29, 2015 It was like boys in a toy shop today! Gone are the days of dust, resin and grp.... We are now into fitting electronics and the mechanics. So basically got all this measured and cut in today ready for the wiring and connections to run into it all. I've placed the last few big orders, so a huge box of wiring bits will be here in a few days, I'm picking up the uber luxurious Kab air suspension seat from Kent tomorrow. Also got the deck mounted touch screen in today, really pleased with how that looks. rich185, Kingfisher 126, niggle and 3 others 6 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Oli Posted April 30, 2015 Report Share Posted April 30, 2015 Amazing job - what a transformation Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rob Posted April 30, 2015 Report Share Posted April 30, 2015 Today I have been working on the new logo for JV: gaffa, niggle, 2006holmwood and 1 other 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stuie Posted April 30, 2015 Report Share Posted April 30, 2015 I expect you'll snag lots of weed when you're afloat Adam. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rob Posted April 30, 2015 Report Share Posted April 30, 2015 ^ Bloody Hell it's the Rozzers! niggle 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gjb Posted April 30, 2015 Report Share Posted April 30, 2015 Is this one for the pot or just recreational use only Stuie 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Adam F Posted April 30, 2015 Author Report Share Posted April 30, 2015 Seat porn.... A very, expensive seat... But very comfy! The new Kab 554 with integrated 12v air suspension. Plush. rich185 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
great white Posted April 30, 2015 Report Share Posted April 30, 2015 Nice chair Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fisherman1055 Posted April 30, 2015 Report Share Posted April 30, 2015 I have to ask BUT does she know????????????????????????????????? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jim Posted May 1, 2015 Report Share Posted May 1, 2015 Looks like you were educated in the Dave Evans school of ( Get lots of screens - - - - - and make em BIG UNS ! ) What a fantastic job you're making of it Adam ! Jim Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Adam F Posted May 1, 2015 Author Report Share Posted May 1, 2015 Another small step forward tonight. Got the dash console trimmed in grey vinyl tonight. Really pleased with the result. Thanks Hooky for the tip to go to Gerry at Southern Sails... Didn't work out with cut n cover but he was great today and now doing the upholstery. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk rich185, niggle and Jim 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Adam F Posted May 4, 2015 Author Report Share Posted May 4, 2015 After all the good progress this past few weeks, have had to take a few steps back this weekend. What started as a quick job, touching up the flowcoat in the battery locker, ended up in a full blown project and a weekends work. The Mikuni heating system had been installed dangerously wrong... Cable ties holding it to the wrongly drilled brackets, a cable tie holding the diesel feed in place, duct tape sealing the hot air ducts..... So the whole lot has come out for an overhaul and proper refit. Next the locker was reglassed to provide extra strength for the battery shelf. Finally it was all flow coated to give it a new uniform finish. Finally I tackled one of the dog jobs I've been putting off. Since we got her the engine room has leaked. This is a major PITA, and not good to have £20k of engine sat in a damp saline environment. The original engine box had wide flanges that had been bonded and screed to the deck. Problem was that over time the bond had let go causing any deck water to enter the engine room. Today I ground off the flanges, and reglassed using 3 layers of 600gsm mat followed by flow coating over the top. It looks 100% better and with a 300mm upstand we could take a ton or so of water in the cockpit without issue. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk charlieannear, Kingfisher 126, Bramble banker and 2 others 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rob Posted May 4, 2015 Report Share Posted May 4, 2015 Tidy job buddy! Hope the flowcoat, flowed better than last time!!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bramble banker Posted May 4, 2015 Report Share Posted May 4, 2015 Might make Alderney 2015 ! Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Adam F Posted May 5, 2015 Author Report Share Posted May 5, 2015 Cut out the apertures for the hatches that will go in the wheelhouse bunk tonight. This needs to be done before the lining trim goes in. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fisherman1055 Posted May 5, 2015 Report Share Posted May 5, 2015 Hi Adam If you are going to make a recessed housing for the deck wash outlet Please can you make 2 or teach Rob how to do it so he can show me Tony Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rob Posted May 5, 2015 Report Share Posted May 5, 2015 Hi Adam If you are going to make a recessed housing for the deck wash outlet Please can you make 2 or teach Rob how to do it so he can show me Tony I did ask tony, but he still isn't!! R Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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