23 Apr 2005 10:35:35 Hello, all - After freezing my face into a permanent grimace during my
maiden voyage, the windshield installation shot up to the top of my priorities
list. I was reluctant to cover the pretty veneer with a big wooden frame,
however, so I deviated from the plans by installing some Chris Craft (-ish)
windshield brackets. I've included some pictures. Bueller might scoff that
they won't stand up to a thirty-foot wall of water breaking over the bow,
but I'm thinking that would be the least of my worries. I have also
installed a cabin door (finally!) and am working on carpeting the cabin bunks.
Cushions to follow at a later date. I have settled on the name "Opus"
for the boat, and have entered her in the Olympia Wooden Boat Fair, at Percival
Landing Park in Olympia, WA, May 14-15. If anyone is in the area, stop by and
say "Hi!". |