We’re in the planning stage, a gestation stage, as we plan to lay canvas on deck rather than the previously decided cork deck. Further research has concluded that cork deck first laid on CONSTITUTION was removed and replaced by canvas, and though reportedly used on RELIANCE was in fact not used. Canvas was laid instead. But work does go on as shown in the pictures:
1. Our astronaut “Herb from Falmouth” suits up to scuff up our deck, preparatory to painting and laying canvas. (The steel waterway was painted, and the aluminum deck was canvas covered)
2. Tim Horton carves out the scuppers – two on each side
3. The monitor was been delivered and fitted in-place (a little dusty from scuppering operation)
4. Joe Uzzo continues with the deck furniture, making companionway ladder and racing gauges