More recent projects.....

[Boatmon]

Well, the new upholstery is FINALLY completed, the final job is ok, not quite as good as we had hoped, for the boat we hope to have for many years to come.

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The liner wall in the aft cabin was rotted to the point of falling apart, as was the paneling around the window, the wall was replaced with 1/2" Azek which is basicly a residential grade starboard, then retrimmed using most of the original and a few new pieces.

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The fwd bulkhead was also rotted, we wanted to keep the original look and feel. So we completely tore out the wall after removing all the trim shelves and vinyl, and cut a new wall out of 7/8" marine grade teak plywood, put an 1/8" alum. plate on the back side of the post for good measure. (No rot just an insurance) and then tabbed it in with one layer chopped strand and three of 14oz tape. it should stay.

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not too great of a photo, but we reinstalled the valences in the salon after refinishing, and here is the first sliding pane installed after the new track and flashing, maybe some new trim this weekend?

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We will make a whole post just about the windows soon, they could all be installed by this weekend!! screens to come after the glass install is completed. They look like boat jewelery, and he promises they will no leak!!

[lmustico]

Looks great!! We need to replace windows in our aft cabin due to many years of leaking. What windows did you use?

[jakevr]

looks great! mind me asking what the upholstery ran you?

[Boatmon]

The window system is all custom designed and installed by a great local auto glass guy with years of experience. The original quote was surprisingly inexpensive, but then we added the integral screens and the stainless flashing. Not real sure what their going to end up being. We are very pleased with his design and installation. I'll post a step by step window removal/install post soon.

The upholstery as I said turned out OK, there are some issues that we're not thrilled with but the turn-around time is sooooo long that we're hesitant to give anything back for modification, we may just live with it as it is. I'll have to look back in the paperwork to get you a price, I honestly don't remember. What I do know is that dealing with this particular couple is not worth the dollars you supposedly save. The guy came to measure the first week of Oct and was suppose to deliver the first week of Nov........we just got the last piece after weeks of prodding and bugging. and as of yesterday I've recieved four calls asking for the last payment? Of everything we have happening on The Lass they were/are my biggest source of frustration and regret, ONLY deal with people and companies that you enjoy dealing with. A few dollars are not worth dealing with people that you don't care for.

[lmustico]

Thanks for the info on the windows. You were smart to go outside of the marine industry for those. I look forward to seeing future posts on the step by step process on the windows.