Yeah, I have two card readers. The stupid new micro computer has fewer USB ports than I need. And I know, there are USB hubs. None of that helps losing the card in the past, and having them won't make the card loss-proof in the future. I just need to be more careful with it.
That said, I wrapped up the last step for the aft deck headliner--installing the OEM light fixtures, upgraded with 10w 12v LED corn bulbs.
I'd been experimenting with them for a while and discovered that even though they run much cooler than 60w incandescent bulbs, if there's no vent at the top of the fixture they're in, they cook themselves dead pretty quickly. So, I drilled some vent holes in the reflector behind the bulb, polished everything with Collinite 810 Chrome Wax, and installed them. It's really nice coming up the ladder now and seeing that major part of the project done.
1969 Chris Craft Roamer 46 Refit: Installing the OEM lights On The Aft Deck
Cheers,
Q
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12-19-2019 08:28 AM #1421Senior Member
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Really beautiful. After this part of the boat is done, what's next on your agenda?
What do you plan to do with the various soles? I'm curious as to what you'll use on them.
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12-19-2019 09:33 AM #1423Senior Member
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Thanks!
Next, I've got to wrap up all of the wall panels on the aft deck. Then I get to teach myself kitchen cabinetmaking. I plan to go with the face frame approach.
We like hardwood floors with Rug Buddy heaters under them and area rugs. Maybe bamboo...maybe engineered...haven't decided yet.
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12-27-2019 10:01 AM #1424Senior Member
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It's starting to look more and more like a boat instead of a doomed project with every passing weekend!
While I was working on the solid mahogany pieces I installed on the aft deck a while back, I was also cutting plywood panels to use as cabinets near the helm. I got the starboard side installed over the holiday, and it looks good! All of the interior panels are friction fit, with just a few screws to lock them in. If I ever need to get behind the panel to access the wiring there, it takes about 2 minutes to remove the interior cabinet panels. Eventually I'll install a shelf to cover the countersunk screw heads and finish the door. But that can come later.
1969 Chris Craft Roamer 46 Refit: Helm Station Side Cabinets
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12-31-2019 08:25 AM #1425Senior Member
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Before I could install the port helm side cabinet, I had to install a complicated little piece of mahogany veneer to the skinny bulkhead panel to the left of the salon door.
"Progress"
1969 Chris Craft Roamer 46 Refit: Applying Mahogany Veneer to the Port Side Helm Bulkhead
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These are looking great. Next time I come to visit, I'm not going to recognize your boat. Happy New Year and thanks for sharing this epic project with all of us.
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Re: 1969 Chris Craft Roamer 46 refit
Your working abilities are fantastic to say the least. You are so talented. Well done.
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1979 53' MY Hull #563
Antioch, California
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12-31-2019 09:07 PM #1428Senior Member
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Thanks guys! And Happy New Year to you, too!
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01-01-2020 10:19 AM #1429Senior Member
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Happy New Year!
The good news is, I got the port helm cabinet installed and the project has been progressing pretty well recently.
The bad news is, the marina sold to an outfit that doesn't like DIY projects. After two different new managers told me that they understand my situation and that my project is an exception, the latest manager has informed me the tent and boat have to be gone by spring. This really complicates things.
1969 Chris Craft Roamer 46 Refit: The Port Helm Side Cabinet
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Sky Cheney
1985 53EDMY, Hull #CN759, "Rebecca"
ELYC on White Lake--Montague, MI