(Mission) Creeping Along

Pachuca's launch date has been locked in at "two weeks from now" since early January, and given the long history of receding finish dates I am considering renaming her Tantalus.  Just kidding.  The pace of work has slowed down for various valid reasons but I expect it to resume to full pace in the coming week, hopefully until launch time.

Repainted compartments

The mast is ready and we have have completed the connection of the new thru-hull fittings with this week's fitting of the new engine intake hose and three head hoses (basin drain and two for the marine toilet).  However, with typical mission creep, we decided to replace the 11-year-old marine toilet with a new one which will give me the opportunity to repaint the areas around the site of the toilet (more mission creep).

All of Pachuca's thru-hull fittings have been replaced except the two at the galley (basin drain and salt water intake) which were deemed to be in good condition.

I've used whatever spare time became available to repaint parts of the cabin interior, a job much easier to do before the boat is equipped and furnished for sea.

Bruce bedding the pre-glued rubber on Sikaflex

Bruce put rubber seals on the lazarette cover but we ran into trouble with one of the latches and Rob the fabricator will visit the boat to sort out the problem.

Photo of materials for future reference

I am also including a photo of some of the materials that we have been using in our work for my future reference.  A major omission in the photo was International Everdure primer and sealer.