Ya might say, I have been productive

Started off with getting Selkie finished sewn up, and coated the fresh seams in ‘goop’ (after taping off area and any holes inside the cockpit flange).   I then did my running that was needed, picked up a couple new tools, and some other things for the rest of my endeavors today: paint mixing supplies, etc.

Came home and the goop was tacky, but not cured yet.  Took her off the horses, moved her out into the sunlight, figuring, ‘Black boat, sunlight, EASY heat to cure stuff fast.’  (wasn’t wrong)

Then Lyssa on the horses, finished the sanding process, including some touch up areas I needed to be a bit more agressive with, then a wipe down with degreaser, then acetone.  Let dry (takes like 3 seconds, but why race the clock here.)   

Two full coats of gelcoat on the old girl,,, she looks like a danged new boat right now.  As the stuff cures, it gets a little duller, but also smooths out.   Tomorrow, after a full days cure, I will wipe her down with acetone, to get the wax off her and see if she needs a third coat (or fourth for that matter) sanding and polishing after,,,,

And while I was waiting for Gel to cure (first round) I wrapped up getting Selkie wrapped out.   Put the deck lines back in place and secured, Compass back on deck, footboard installed, make sure the seat is still secure (though i never pulled it) and give her insides a good wipe down and blow out with a leaf blower.

She is now on Buffalo, waiting to get wet tomorrow at the lake; test run!!!

No water time today, but what I did do, has put me in an easier state of mind, almost as good as a full day paddling.   ALMOST,,,,   Tomorrow will make up the difference.

And all was done with a kitten riding herd on me!!!   (half tempted to call little’un, GIZMO,    he sure has that look with his oversized ears right now,,,  Still debating it,,, He only responds to tongue clicks so far,,,Will see.)  

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