Day 53, 10/22, Paint Day Water tank, Ceiling support shims 6 hours work

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Just Vira exterior now.



Water tank

Water tank painted second coat.




Put paper  and original lid to prevent coating from dust contamination.

Electrical system.

Changing power cutoff voltage on 3kW invertor to get it work with Li-OIN 10.8V battery.

There 20K ohm resistor on the small control board had to be adjusted.


Battery box fit check. It appeared exact size of locker next to original batteries.

Cabin

Cabin ceiling frame re-installation. Slats  made from exterior plywood , mounter on thickened epoxy. 4-5 points.



All parts was cut, preinstalled named, then mounted back 

Each slat hold with 2 small screws to hold it on place until epoxy set.


Re-configuring area in cabin corner above pilot berth to make access to sweet spot for inverter and Li-Ion battery charger.





















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