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It seems that the time is actually right to give another chat to this favorite Man folly of boat refitting; "My Everlasting Beauty" the Classic Outrage 19-1975.
And yes, more photos will be posted as soon as possible.
Night shift being done with
I do find myself typing with coffee in my housecoat while the Wife is religiously tuning to her favorite soap.
The latest weeks have been spent looking for parts for the refit.
A long sought set of Merc gauges originally from Puerto Rico were graciously farmed out to me from Captain Jim Mc Padden.
May the Good Lord and all the Saints in Heaven always keep an eye on him and his Crew.
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Another big Thank You to Gary Lothrop for sharing in his original console set of rod holders.
I did spend a few hours prepping them up for a permanent finish.
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Always a pleasure to help each others when in need.
Halls Nautical was contacted for an order of console and 94Qts cooler cushions.
Sorry to see them retire after years of first rate services to so many Whaler owners.
My mind has been spanning subject of garnishing of Mahoganies and Teaks and the ever resurfacing fact that I will have to equip my stern with a first rate jack plate to recouple my Mercury to the renewed aft sections.