Happy Holidays

I was trying not to post until the hull was painted and flipped.  After all, the pictures I have that were taken a month apart all look the same.  Yep, just have been applying putty, sanding, priming and repeat for the last few months. Add to that the fact they we suddenly got busy on all work fronts and so only a few hours a week were available for the i550. We finally got the thing were we want it and the shop has developed a severe issue with water in the lines.  Always had one, but it got a lot worse this Winter.  Sort of like spraying a little bit of paint with the water.  So, a new air dryer system is on it's way.  It will allow us to spray water free paint and help with the new plasma cutter I want for Christmas!

Meanwhile, we have been working on the other parts like the rudders, foredeck covers, and the keel.  Our keel is going to come in a bit light at 170 pounds. As the hull is coming is a bit heavier than planned and we know the boat is remarkably stable even without a keel (thanks to Shazza!) I do not think it will be an issue.

As soon as I get the dryer installed, I will be posting pictures of Frankenstien all black.  Might happen yet this week, but then it is that holiday time of year.

Until later, happy holidays to all.

The gang at Team Recovery