Another day, another step closer.
The floor got screwed down. Painfully. I somehow broke three titanium drill bits, and lost the head off two stainless steel screws, despite being incredibly careful. It was aggravating. Luckily the screws that broke were pretty well seated, and both just happen to be under where benches will sit. Still, frustrating.
I riveted in the front bench, and screwed in the console. I still haven't screwed the console to the floor, because it was raining and I was running out of time. I'll get a level on it, and make sure it's plumb before I set it in.
I have a question - what is the bracket just in front of the console for? See the picture, I put arrows on it. I can't seem to remember what, if anything, connected to it. Little help, please?
I also installed the splashwell (if that's what you call it - the metal shelf under the O/B). It was easier than I thought it would be, thank God. A little jostling and banging, and I got the holes to line up fairly quickly. Riveted in with some 3/16ths closed end aluminum rivets, with a little 5200 under the rim for sealant.
But, most importantly, I got the transom wood in, as well as the transom cap and end pieces. This feels like huge accomplishment. And, a big step towards completing the project.
My work is done for the moment. The boat goes to the metal guy so he can fabricate the back bench, the console front, and the anchor locker up front.
In the meantime, I'll be cutting some 3/4" ply to make the bench tops.
Feeling accomplished. And feeling like the end of the project is in sight.
Hooray!
