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[lexicon]

well after a delay caused by too much work, personal committments and the great british weather progress is again being made.

 

finishing of the front cratch frame.

started with cutting a middle piece from some reclaimed hardwood.

 

 

glued and screwed in position.

 

 

primed with supports fitted to centre panel to hold window.

 

 

10mm acrylic cut to size for windows.

 

 

window fitted and held in place with oak quartering pinned with brass nails and sealed with silicone sealant

 

 

 

trial fit back in position

 

 

now just painting and finishing off to do.

[lexicon]

well finally time for a update. after months of not a lot of progress due to a combination of work and family illness i have finally started to make progress again.

 

made a set of steps for the rear with removable tops to provide storage space.

 

 

 

painted first coat of topcoat.

 

 

then got the lining panels that have been sitting in my dads garage for months cut and on the boat.

 

fixed battens to steelwork with machine screws.

 

then finally the lining panels are ready to go in.

 

 

 

one side done.

 

now everything is moved to other side time to repeat process.

[lexicon]

well time for another update.

 

lots has happened lately.

 

1) the gearbox and engine mounts have been repaired (excellent work by primrose engineering)

engine now much more quiet and massively less vibration.

 

2) battery bank wired in to isolator. 4x110ah lead/acid.

 

3) solar panel installed. 1 235w panel with 20a tracer MPPT with remote panel (which i become obsessed with the readings on.)

 

4) installed 2 sets of bulkheads to seperate out the rooms (one more needed.)

 

5) installed some led lighting inside. more to come when i finalise the wiring.

 

6) installled a 1600w psw sterling inverter, total cable run 2m on 50mm cable.

 

7)connected 240v fridge bought from a forum member and got that working.

 

enjoyed the boat in the sunshine.

[lexicon]

well time for another update.

 

i have fitted the steps into position and glued non slip panels to the top of each step.

 

 

constructed shelving over cupboard on one side by rear door/hatch.

other side is a large open cupboard.

 

 

 

fitted some kitchen worktops and half of the cupboards., galley runs both sides of central corridor.

 

 

 

 

cut porthole out

 

 

fitted porthole.

 

 

one side all portholes fitted.

 

 

also fitted a new 12v fridge/freezer. and a smartgauge for battery monitoring.

[kbarber]

Thought it was you at Leighton as we came by on Friday, but without the cast nameplate you had on when we first met I couldn't be sure. Looking like a very nice job... well done!

[lexicon]

yes thats us.

 

getting there slowly but with growing pace.

 

a few busy weekends ahead i think.

 

will be getting the name put up on the side when i can.

[lexicon]

Well I think It is long overdue for a update. So progress so far.

Fitted morco boiler

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Fitted t&g panelling from the lovely Ally's clearance.

 

Painted panelling (also shows new cooker and sink that I fitted in galley.

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Then started on bathroom ply floor (fully sealed) and wooden edging to create large shower tray for wet room area. 4ft by 3ft at widest.

 

 

Fitted corner basin

 

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Non slip flooring fixed down to seal area in fully

 

 

Tiled and shower mixer fitted.

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White non slip to complete area as open plan bathroom/dressing room to maximise limited length.

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In the saloon installed boatman stove in fully heatproof and tiled hearth area.

 

 

And finally put up some shelves to give extra storage with chains to stop any movement.

 

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[BlueStringPudding]

[Bettie Boo]

looking good - I didn't realize just how much work you've done to your boat until seeing this thread. Well done you

 

See you within the next week or so, haven't forgotten about the aerial bits for you. We're getting there slowly - moored at Croxley now

[lexicon]

Time for another update.

 

Added a shelf in kitchen to give extra space for pan storage.

 

Now the big stuff. Engine is out for a rebuild and hopefully soon will be able to get some actual boating done.

 

A few before pictures to show what comes next in perspective.

 

Then I spent a week in wet dock doing the following

 

Rear stripped with angle grinder and wire brush then red oxide primed.

 

Same on the front

 

Under coated

 

 

Roof painted.

 

Bow painted.

 

Side painted.

 

Back on the towpath

 

 

[BlueStringPudding]

Looking good!

[lexicon]

next update

 

have a new rear deck. as the old one was indescribably rotten and horrid and finally got to the stage of not being safe to walk on.

 

 

[Athy]

You really have stuck with the job, Lex. I applaud both your skill and your patience.

 

If I may wander off topic, though it is related: there was a chap on here who was having a very traditional boat built and doing much of the work himself. He used to report to the forum more or less weekly, with photos and very readable descriptions of his progress or, sometimes, lack of same. I recall he had a beard (doesn't narrow it down much on here, I know) but can't remember his name; Steve perhaps? Anyway, I haven't seen anything from him for some months - is that because he's finished the boat?

[Ally]

Well done, it's coming on a treat!

[David Mack]

If I may wander off topic, though it is related: there was a chap on here who was having a very traditional boat built and doing much of the work himself. He used to report to the forum more or less weekly, with photos and very readable descriptions of his progress or, sometimes, lack of same. I recall he had a beard (doesn't narrow it down much on here, I know) but can't remember his name; Steve perhaps? Anyway, I haven't seen anything from him for some months - is that because he's finished the boat?

 

I think you are recalling Steve Goddard's blog of the build of Siskin.

 

The forum thread is at http://www.canalworld.net/forums/index.php?showtopic=32957 and his blog is at http://nbsiskin.co.uk/

 

He hasn't been online here since July 2014, and neither has his blog been updated since then.

[RLWP]

Phew, I'm looking forward to walking on those deck boards. I dreaded walking on the old ones...

 

Richard

[Athy]

 

I think you are recalling Steve Goddard's blog of the build of Siskin.

 

The forum thread is at http://www.canalworld.net/forums/index.php?showtopic=32957 and his blog is at http://nbsiskin.co.uk/

 

He hasn't been online here since July 2014, and neither has his blog been updated since then.

Thank you, David. So are Steve and Siskin out on the water now or is he still building her?

[Charles]

Words fail me!

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Oh!.....

Edited April 17, 2015 by Charles

[Athy]

 

I think you are recalling Steve Goddard's blog of the build of Siskin.

 

The forum thread is at http://www.canalworld.net/forums/index.php?showtopic=32957 and his blog is at http://nbsiskin.co.uk/

 

He hasn't been online here since July 2014, and neither has his blog been updated since then.

I've sent him a message requesting news of Siskin's progress, so we'll see what happens. The boat is apparently in the Brinklow area.

[lexicon]

Words fail me!

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Oh!.....

Okey dokey not sure what that is all about.

[Athy]

Okey dokey not sure what that is all about.

I assume that he's impressed by all the work you have done.

[David Mack]

Okey dokey not sure what that is all about.

 

 

Lexicon ......... words....?

[Charles]

Exactly!

 

Have a good weekend everybody.

[lexicon]

Thanks for all the nice comments.

I'm trying my best but sometimes feel I'm going backwards faster than I'm going forwards.

[Bettie Boo]

Well look at it this way...

 

You back end is now looking just fine