The big news was the rudder arrived and looked great. They wasted no time in getting it fit into the boat to see how the quadrant fit and confirm the additional structure that will be built to support the rudder bearings. Now they'll send the quadrant back to PYI to be beefed up to accept the autopilot cylinders.
It was also our first opportunity to sit in the cockpit under the dodger and it was wonderful. Good view out and protected from the elements, yet with immediate access to the helm and lines.
We made numerous decisions about the final location of various pieces of joinery and equipment, adjusting their positions by 1" - 2". This included the location of the lead blocks, cleats and clutches in the cockpit and on the quarter decks.
The joinery is all coming together nicely and we made the final decisions regarding the upper cabinets in the salon and the materials that will finish the headliner and inside of the hull (aka ceiling). I'm not sure if they are white or off-white, but Fay does!
