Here is the port forward berth area. I will trim off the headliner with teak molding at some point. The added ports make it nice and bright in comparison to the "before" photo below.
Quite utilitarian!
This is the starboard forward berth area. I will finish painting over the baby blue at some point. I just purchased an access hatch that I will install on the bulkhead in the back so I can access the dead space area behind the refrigerator. At this point I am contemplating putting the condenser in that area instead of in the storage area below.
The following photos were taken today after 2 coats of varnish. The first coat was cut with about 25% mineral spirits and the second coat was full strength. I will likely put at least 2 more coats, but likely later. Starting to look good! The bare sole distracts from the vision. Speaking of the sole, I am seriously considering using plywood, stained to look like teak with laid in fir strips to resemble holly. I saw this done on a boat forum and it looked awesome, and at a fraction of the price of the real thing. Just need plenty of epoxy/poly on all sides to water proof it.
Looking through the helm port window. On the right hand side, you cans see that the electrical chase is mostly finished.
Looking from the galley area.
And from the port side.
While the varnish was drying, I moved to the outside to install the mainsheet traveler on the arch. I used the original track and car with some new blocks. There are 8 "tabs" that were welded to the tube intersections for attachment points. I put a double block with becket on the car and a triple block on the boom to create a 6:1 purchase. The main sheet will run along the boom to the mast and down and around to the helm station.
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