While the boat was at Lyman-Morse over the winter, we decided to tackle some big jobs: blasting the topsides and deck down to bare aluminum; repainting the coachroof, cockpit, transom, and other “verticals” (mast, arch, stanchions); replacing the non-skid; and some high-priority items recommended by the surveyor (isolation transformer, fire supression system in the engine compartment, failed sheave in the steering quadrant). Here are some shots from the work in-progress:

Blasted topsides, March 19th.

Blasted topsides, March 19th.

In the paint bay, taped for new sheer line, accent and boot stripes, May 26th.

In the paint bay, taped for new sheer line, accent and boot stripes, May 26th.

New Treadmaster anti-skid being patterned and applied, May 26th.

New Treadmaster anti-skid being patterned and applied, May 26th.

New paint (including stripes), June 23rd.

New paint (including stripes), June 23rd.