Matt.

I had a 6 week break after I got sick of fairing. It was a very busy time of the year for work and my family life.

I soon learnt that extra time in the application of the fairing compound made a huge difference in the sanding hours.
I basically applied it unevenly, and hit glass before I had sanded out all the high spots. This left me with low spots to fill again and again.

Don't skimp, it would have been a lot easier to put way too much on the 1st time.
But is faired now and I’m happy with it. I have just added some re-enforcement around the front bridals the other day. I have filled the holes that are left after screwing things together.

And each hull still weighs less than 23kgs.

The decks are ready for the deck any day now.

I have been acquiring the products to make my boom and tiller bits.

I have been speaking to the engineers regarding the carbon rigging and the carbon mast. I think I know how to make the carbon rigging work, although I still haven’t done any testing.

As for the mast that project. I have their support and knowledge.

It is pointless posting photos at the moment, because 002 don’t look much different.

It is obvious that I’m running behind schedule (again) but I will be on the water this summer.

TJ