jills resto golden light 3

[jillR]

the transom got another coat of varnish

after being keyed as it was 48hrs since the last coat.

how long can a coat be left before it needs keying for

another coat at this time of year?

if it goes dull, dose it have to be sanded back?

or will another coat bring it back.

the coat of vanish i did today was very late and im wondering what it will look like tomorrow.

jill

[NeilB]

Hi Jill

When ever i did any varnishing I always flatted down the suface between each coat as it gives a better finish. You need a very,very fine grade of sandpaper though.

[jillR]

hi neil

normaly i would to but at the mo i am fighting the weather and running out of time

jill

[jillR]

the forth coat of varnish on the transom today

feeling a little more secure now

i have the old back awning as a template and i've bought the material to make a new one.

i have some friends who make marquees and will ask them if they can do it for me, during the winter

when they are not so busy

if not, i will just have to start saving and do it when i can.

jill

[Guest]

Hi Jill

looking good any chance i can get a feel of that smooth rear end looks so tempting

[jillR]

today the transom got its 5th coat of varnish

the front of the forward cabin got another coat to.

im getting nice comments from passing boats :-D

jill

[jillR]

today the transom got its 6th coat of varnish

the front of the forward cabin got another coat to.

i took a piccy from the other side of the river.

jill

[Happy Jax 3]

It certainly is looking good jill, you must be so proud.

[Guest]

im in Love

[jimbo]

Jill! Your not seriously going to sell her after all this are you??

[jillR]

hi jimbo

the simple answer to that one ......... yep

she has to go to some one more able to look after and enjoy her

and i couldent bear to send her on her way looking a mess

jill

[jillR]

today ........

the windscreen got another coat of varnish.

the stbd got the cant fitted, where the deck meets the top sides.

the stbd top strake got a coat of varnish

jill

[jillR]

i preped and painted a section of the decks today

jill

[Guest]

Jill she looks so good

[jillR]

thanks jonny

shes a lovely boat and deserves the TLC

jill :-D

[donnygeoff]

As I said tonight in chat Jill.

Here's to warm dry weather,

a fantastic looking boat she is.

[jillR]

hi geoff

yes i need temperatures 10 degrees at least for any more painting or varnishing

and dampness could be be a problem now.

luckily ive done all of the important stuff.

anti slip paint on the decks needs to be finished but i managed to do the section

that nearly had me in, last winter

this is a before picture, see how it shines

looking at the forcast, tomorrow will be full blat on getting the decks anti slip completed.

jill

[Guest]

Man that is looking good Jill

[jillR]

more deck painting today

jill

[jillR]

more deck paint today

i dident do much as i thought it might be too cold but the paint dryed well

jill

[Guest]

very nice Jill

Jonny

[jillR]

yay all the decks are now painted

jill :-D

[jillR]

the weather has stopped work for the time being

jill

[jillR]

there has been enough rain to be able to say that the repair to the port side

forward cabin window was successful no more drips

i now have a drip free boat

jill :-D

[Antares_9]

i now have a drip free boat jill :-D

Well done Jill, you must be the only person in the world that does