Rouge Corsair Winter Renovations

After a ‘sticky’ start, the renovations are starting to show promise. Here’s what caused the delays:

The new holding tank – made from one of water tanks. Sourcing the right welder was a rather frustrating project. Having to cut the big tank up INSIDE the boat, made the boat filthy. It was too big to get out, so Noel cut it into four pieces, two were the holding tank (including lid), the other two pieces were superfluous. The plumbing parts were purchased on-line and all in French. Other bits-and-pieces from the Brico-marche, eight kilometres away, hauling all purchases by bike.

Noel drilling a hole for the vent.

There’s a hole in my hull!

A neat job – we now know what’s behind all the walls – good insulation and good wiring (now!) – we replaced all the old wiring.

Another hole, this time in the deck, for the new water tanks. These will be situated under the bed.

We’ve been lucky with the weather, Noel chooses the outside-projects in time with the better days.

And cake… we like cake!