Part 2 - Columbia 29 refit, in the Rocky Mountains

[406Columbia]

finally, feel like we are making progress and moving in the right direction. Nothing is perfect but it's being perfected much like my wife and I haha.

[406Columbia]

a few more photos of the companionway, cut out the hole for the Lewmar opening number 4 portlights.

[406Columbia]

mahogany framing added.

[jhulmer]

Nice Work! you are getting there.

[406Columbia]

Originally Posted by jhulmer

Nice Work! you are getting there.

thanks, just ready to get it in the water

[406Columbia]

a little more progress today. Chain locker door cut out, cabinets for the galley area, lewmar 4 installed/fit into the companionway door.

[406Columbia]

Well got the small Lewmar 30 hatch in today. I found a bit of butyl tape to provide a seal around it. Once I get the corners of the frame rounded off the match I will run some thickened epoxy around to prep it for glass. Also, fill in some of the gaps between the frame and the dog housetop.

Really provides some great light in the boat and more air, can't complain about that! Anyway, we are back on track and getting lots done. The wife is planning to do some sanding and painting this week.

[406Columbia]

If anyone knows how to correct the orientation of my photos, please let me know.

[newhaul]

Originally Posted by 406Columbia

If anyone knows how to correct the orientation of my photos, please let me know.

rotate them in your pictures program on your phone or puter before posting

[john61ct]

On Android I use PicMonkey

[406Columbia]

I will check out pic monkey, the odd thing is the orientation is not the same as it appears on my phone as it is here on the forum. Oh well

[john61ct]

Shooting portrait mode in the first place, is generally more forum-friendly, given most people are on phones these days.

Getting closer to a square aspect ratio by cropping is also a good "platform independent" strategy.

[406Columbia]

finally got the hatch frame rounded. will post up some photos of the prep for laying some glass. Need to run some thickened epoxy around the seam so the glass cloth will lay properly.

[406Columbia]

you know its funny. We thought we would be done with the project by now. For any of you who have boats, I'm sure that's no shocker. Everything takes a bit longer than anticipated but we're trying to pour some love back into the old girl.

Took our RIB out the other night for a paddle around the Marina. It was funny since we saw a Pearson Triton that James Baldwin had refit for a guy out here. Her name was Catalyst and I had watched the refit videos awhile ago. Beautiful boat

[newhaul]

Originally Posted by 406Columbia

finally got the hatch frame rounded. will post up some photos of the prep for laying some glass. Need to run some thickened epoxy around the seam so the glass cloth will lay properly.

looking real good she will be the star in any anchorage you go to