Vira - Sailboat rebuild, Irwin Citation 34

Engine Installed heat exchanger. Decided to mount it above the wet muffler keep it as close to engine as i can and mount it leveled and keep it high enough to make air naturally run out of engine. To install it there I made a  mount and screw it to the engine compartment wall. 2 hours to put it tight, but stand off of exhaust.I have about 2 inches clearance from wet exhaust hose. Little straggle to find place for coolant expansion tank. For now I put it to the wall little bit right from picture view area. Connected transmission control and engine stop cable. adjusted idle RPM and accelerator cable to do not interfere with idle speed screw.  Temporary installed engine monitoring controller.  Controller designed to collect engine data and transfer to SignalK server. Then I will be able to indicate all on the cockpit display. For now it is very important to monitor engine temperature to confirm the engine is working without overheating and thermostat works correctly. I plan ...

 Fixed port windows  Made and replaced port windows, New windows screwed to the cabin every 75mm. Set on DOW795. fiberglass and gelcoat sanded with 220grit and cleaned with 50/50 IPA solution.  Detailed story is Here Interior Installed back finished doors in front cabin.   Installed head door.   Cabin sole. Tried to lite grind (350grid) stained floor gelcoat in main cabin under the table. Get pretty good results. Gelcoat has descent thickness to be re-sanded and re-polished.  Small piece at time. Was  Result   Refrigerator chest lid support Epoxied two slats on long side of opening.

  Interior Took masking tape off and put back temporary removed elements back this weekend. Main cabin wood varnishing finished. Enjoy pictures.  ASA certification. Is was fun, but I never complete formal training and certification.  This year I have got birthday "present" - complete at least one course ASA101 Basic Keelboat Sailing. I did it after 5+ years active sailing every weekend. Two training/certification tracks  under sail. It is me ;-)  

Interior work  Main cabin varnishing . Temperature dropped a lot, so running small heater on the floor and and 20" fan blowing air through front hatch. First and second layer 1 hour scuffing, 1 hour cleaning, 1:30 painting (varnishing), 6 hours timeout,1:30 painting. 2 layers done, 4 coming. Photos will be after all done.   Third layer Monday: one more layer done of gloss Gleam. Next will be satin on most surfaces. I have too much busy look. Forth layer Satin varnish now. after 3 layers of gloss varnish all looks very rich, but too busy for eyes. Actually what happened, my gleam 2.0 originally was Satin version, but all flattening agent settled on the bottom of the can, and i did not realize that I have satin type until read it on the can.  I used gloss (top part) of varnish for first 3 layers and used about 1/3 of gallon from the can. It means if i just mix varnish with settled flattening agent  back to liquid I will have it "overdosed". I did a trick, carefull...

 Interior Main cabin Trim work complete over main cabin, ready for varnishing.               Electrical Main cabin lights Installed main cabin flood lights in both sides 10W (0.42A 24V) LED each - it is a lot of light. Each lamp has own switch and can be on and off individually.   Whole cabin lighting can be dimmed up to very low brightness  (literally sleep light level) using dimmer on switch panel. Bonus Early morning on marina