5th August 2020 – One of the last remaining issues for looking traditional are the aluminium hatches. They look to modern, even if it is an old ship. The cover was mounted today and I’m happy with the result. By the time we finished temperature was to hot to do anything. So it the was right timing!
4th August 2020 – The hatches were to sharp for a cover, so I had to put some soft material around them. It took us four hours to create something softly, but solid so It would last one evening until the cover holds it together.
3rd August 2020 – The doors for the bathroom are mounted. I used temporary hinges since the bronze ones are to expensive at the moment. It is going to work but I will need some more time to finish it properly. These small pieces of progress make me happy.
2nd August 2020 – The day started badly with heavy rain, but it stayed dry aboard the Stern. That gave me a good feeling. I painted the upper structure, knowing the paint might get damaged by the welding of the wheelhouse in the future. At least the ship is starting to look good. Black hull, black deck, sides in brown and a green roof.
In the evening, I started building a cupboard on starboard side.
1st August 2020 – A person I once met through facebook called me about his spits barge that might go to the scrapyard. We went to Evergem and had a look. It is nice old spits barge with some history. It has a beautiful accommodation. I sincerely hope there will be future for the ship.
Once the visiting was over, the owner invited us to his place for a drink and a chat. Boats bring people together.
