Still taking a break from woodworking and did not get a chance to work on the model for the propane tanks, although I have been pondering it from time to time and have some new ideas.

The pictures are from the November trip. To align the engine, Robert and I made a jig with bore sights for the drive shaft. Basically, the bore sights are sighted up with sights placed in the drive shaft via a wire strung through all the sights. When pulled tight, the wire should be in the middle of the sites, then the drive shaft is wedge/tacked into place for welding.

Still taking a break from wood working while I am on business away from the shop. Been reworking the models for the propane lockers. Just not happy with the ones I had designed a few months ago. Will post some new drawings when I get back to Austin. YachtSmiths has been preparing the fuel tank lids for being welded on.

Back to SketchUp to start designing the aftcabin layout. Have a double bed in under the aftdeck that may be a squeeze to get into. But, that leaves room for a small couch and a bookcase on the starboard side. There are a couple of dressers and a full nav station. One little thing I am going to try to get in is a small sink, just enough to fill up a glass of water and brush my teeth.

The other pictures are of Amy painting the water tanks from our trip in November. She managed to get a couple of coats of paint in each tank.