Construction update #7

The deck section is flipped over and ready to be fitted. Both engines are now mounted and steering linkages are being installed. Electrical work continues and the fresh water tanks are being fitted.

Deck section flipped right way up

Deck section flipped right way up

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Ready to fit the tarboard fresh water tank in Lindsay's cabin. There are two tanks, one under the bunk in each aft cabin. Each tank each holds 336 liters of water

Ready to fit the fresh water tank in Lindsay’s cabin. There are two tanks, one under the bunk in each aft cabin. Each tank holds 336 liters of water

Shower compartment in starboard companionway

Shower compartment in starboard companionway

Desk in port companionway

Desk in port companionway

Electrical panel being installed in companionway compartment

Electrical panel being installed in starboard cabin compartment. You can also see the pulleys and cables that connect the tiller and wheel steering systems to the rudder linkage

Steering linkage installed

Steering linkage installed

Starboard engine in place

Starboard engine in place

Port engine

Port engine. The engines are Volvo Penta, turbo-charged diesels. 75Hp each

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