Over the last few days, I managed to apply the final coats of build varnish to the coaming boards, which completes this task. Varnishing is a relaxing and visually satisfying aspect of owning a classic boat. Where has all of the brightwork gone on new boats these days!? I get it, it's another item of maintenance for the boat owner, taking time from using the boat. Or is it?

"Believe me, my young friend, there is nothing—absolutely nothing—half so much worth doing as simply messing about in boats". -Kenneth Grahame

Nothing beats beam reaching on a fresh breeze, sun unrestrained, with the symphony of the sea filling your ear. But I like a little maintenance on my boat too - satisfying, and important!

So, to bring Biscuit a step closer to heading back to her home waters, I applied some protecting tape along the coaming board borders, grabbed some 320-grit paper and lightly scuffed the surfaces. I followed this by vacuuming and then cleaning the coaming boards with a wipe down of acetone. I applied Total Boat marine varnish to freshen and build the coats on the coaming boards. This process was done over the last few days and brings the coaming boards to completion. Over the coming weekend, I will remove the tape and transition to the other remaining tasks, one of which will be to install the newly made build plate (shown below).

Total Hrs: 3.5