Tim had removed the heads pump to get access to refix the bits, and when I went to put it back I realised that a couple of the screws had failed, and would need replacing. This gave me the impetus to resited the heads pump by about an inch. This should stop the pump handle from fouling on the edge of the storage shelf as it had been doing for a couple of years. Alex has been repainting the floor support for the toilet bowl, and once this is dry I will be able to put the whole of the forepeak back in working order.
Rebuilding the galley is not going so well. I had real problems reconnecting the sink drain with the thru hull. Once I put the storage shelves in place access will get even worse, so I needed to get the drain fixed ASAP. Hopefully it is now done, and won't leak. We rarely use the sink, and always keep the thru hull closed, so I refuse to worry if I can't use the plug hole.
I also needed to refit the gimbals for the stove. I thought it was done, then tried to fit the stove in place, and the gimbal supports pulled out. I need longer screws! The rest of the galley went back with a little cutting needed on the crockery shelving, due to the doubled rib behind it.
The anti fouling is mostly done, just needing a second coat to the areas that get most heavily infested which will happen tomorrow. The mast varnishing has has a lick and a promise, while the tiller may get up to five coats before we need to use it.
I have installed the cabin cushions, so everything feels a lot more comfortable.
You will notice a lack of any mention of electrics. That will be Julian's task once he gets here tomorrow evening.
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