The varnished floorboards look so much better than they were
- not only that, if they get wet, they will not absorb moisture and they will
be easy to dry. As I shall be laying my self-inflating mattress on the
floorboards I shall want them to be dry. Kitchen paper towels are very good for
drying wet surfaces; therefore I shall have a roll handy. The most likely time the
floorboards will become wet is when bringing the anchor aboard. It, plus the
chain and warp, will be stowed under the slatted floorboards forward of the locker
under the seat.
Tomorrow I’m hoping I shall be able apply a second coat of
varnish. There’s no easy quick fix. I must do at least three coats. Ideally, I
should apply five coats for maximum protection against wear and tear.
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2 comments:
Bill,
Does minnow not use water ballast? It appears as no since the water tank area is where I believe they go..at least that's where Scout's are. Does she have extra lead ballast ???
Sean
Sean,
The previous owner added extra ballast in the form of concrete and lead mouldings. The forward ballast can be removed if it is replaced with cruising gear. Water ballast can also be added in flexible containers wihtin the floor lockers.
When I owned 'Faith' I seldom removed the water ballast - even keeping it in the tanks when moving the boat by road.
Cheers,
Bill.
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