Getting ready to paint the vaka

Two hours of work today, in which we set aside the two completed amas in preparation for the last effort to paint the vaka.

We also replaced the four wheels under one of the saddles of the vaka that had collapsed under the weight.

 

Total work time to date: 722 hours

Second ama completed

Masking tape removed and second ama completed!

Painting ama decks (6)

On hour of work (including last monday) to give the second aka two coats of enamel.

Total work time to date: 720 hours

Painting ama decks (5)

First coat of enamel to the second ama deck.

Painting ama decks (4)

Two hours of work today. As for the the first ama, we put masking tape all around the hull of the second and then hung a plastic skirt to protect the hull from paint drips. We then cleaned the deck surface and gave one coat of white primer.

Total work time to date: 719 hours

Switching to second ama

Two hours today to swap the two amas and preparing the deck of the second one for priming

We also realized that the wheels under the main hull saddles have partially collapsed under the weight, so we must replace them.

Total work time to date:717 hours

First ama completed!

Later in the evening Cinzia called saying that she was going to remove the masking tape, and of course I ran to the shop. Here she is, properly dressed for boatbuilding

The result is not bad at all!

The first ama is finished apart from the porthole that will be installed at the end.