Sanding front is coming closer

Last days we had storm weather with heavy wind and rain with snow. Today wind persevered but sky has cleared.

Todays objectives were to make template for battery mount and to continue sanding.

Since last visit I had a few days to think over my idea of making modules. I tossed it and chose to do traditional sole boards. Much less work, less material and less epoxy to use.

I also decided to step away from the very bow - if one battery would sit there it would be very high above the waterline. Moving them a bit back places their weight much lower and makes neat battery bank, all in one place. That also leaves reserve space if I decide to extend the bank to three units.

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Space under breasthook is already accommodated by anchoring buoy and bosun’s chair.

Due to rapidly narrowing section of the bow here I will need to rise one battery a bit to fit side-by-side with the second one. Wooden shim block will do the job.

Shape of the sole board is easy, template could be made from wooden pieces.

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After finishing that I moved to my “favourite” job of sanding for varnishing.

I started as planned, with Scotchbrite but the effects were too weak. Either I took the wrong grade or I was just tired. After a while I changed into 180 & 120 sandpaper and the work moved abruptly. What is left for tomorrow is just starboard whaledeck and cabin hatch.

Plan for tomorrow is to fit battery mount, finish sanding and wash the boat.