Look outside

Another week end, another step. Every week end sees us advancing slowly but this Sunday I added a portlight to the walk through from the saloon to the aft cabin. To ensure ventilation, one hatch is a bit meager so a new portlight was the answer.

First I took very accurate measurements, as cutting large holes in the outside of a boat is never done without precautions.



After drilling a pilot hole and double checking its position, I cut a large hole with a circular saw.



Next was the masking of the area around the portlight for excess mastic. I always take good care in this stage, as a well masked area makes the job so much easier.



The fitting of the portlight was quite easy, and now we have some natural light in the walk through as well as better ventilation in the aft cabin. An added benefit is a way of talking from the chart table to the steering position. Sound transmission was always much better from the outside, I hope it is now possible to hear someone on the inside.

After cutting the inside frame with scissors, the finish looks quite professional.



I also started wiring the solar panel array, and I hope to have this finished by next Friday with some pictures.