Another 6 hours of painting - first finishing the undercoat at the back end of the ceiling and then applying the first top coat. Following our decision to go with a pale green/yellow scheme, we have gone with a silk buttermilk for the ceiling and walls upto to gunwales. It looks good so far. The panels for the rest of the walls are likely to be a very light green with darker green frames but a final decision on this will be taken once the panels are in place.
The exterior will be dark green with yellow coach lines and a red oxide gloss for the roof and decks areas. The hull will be black with traditional red, yellow and white angular designs on the bow and stern. The name 'Skylark' will be painted in a semicircle above the small porthole at the stern.
Mick spent most of the day working on the engine (50hp Beta Kubota). He connected the fuel pipes and stern tube greasing system, and made a start on fitting the exhaust system. Once the batteries are fitted along with other final bits and pieces, we hope to run the engine up later in the week.
Home by 5.00. I wonder if Constable felt this tired after 6 hours of painting the Haywain!
Tomorrow, another trip to B&Q - to buy 26 square meters of laminate flooring (it doesn't get any better than this).
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