The many details in the galley and at the chart table were a lot of work. But it was worth it, I’m happy with the result.
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Now just a bit of filling and sanding, then this part is ready for painting.
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I’ve also started fitting the deck beams. I will work my way from the front to the back.
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Fabian from ‘drifting donkey’ (#208) visited me again. We watched the start of the 580-Transat together (https://globe580transat.com/). So here are two 580 builders, in a half-finished 580, watching the start of the 580-Transat. And making plans to take part in the next Transat in 2026…
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