The radio has finally been installed. Still only one speaker, and it will remain that way until I get back off holiday. As long as I'm not too fond of anything in the left channel of a stereo mix I'll be fine.
The bilge pump has been re-fitted. It is designed to be fixed into the floor, but we didn't fancy doing that, as essentially we would be making holes in the bottom of the boat. In the end, we did pretty much the same as was done originally - a piece of wood attached to the lower transom holding the bilge pump down.
Everything has been rewired by Dad. I'm not even going to try and explain the details of this, because I haven't got a clue.
The rear panel has been re-fitted. This had to be cut to accomodate the rear seats. As I may have said before, it looks as though this and the front seats have been taken from another boat. This back piece was designed to be part of a rear bench seat, rather that two side seats, hence the reason for the cutting.
Speaking of seats, the front ones have also now been installed. Again. They've been put on wooden frame similar to before. Just with better wood that won't rot.
Another neat new addition is the engine kill switch/cord. Dad has fitted it into the engine control box. All I have to do is wear the cord around my ankle, and if I fall out of the boat or something, the engine stops. Fantastic.
We also finally got the chance to try the engine in water. Roy asked a neighbour if we could have a large water tank that has been sitting on his front garden for a while. He said yes!
We came to start the engine and...it started. Straight away! The only problem was that the alternator didn't seem to be charging the battery. But Dad thinks he may have found the solution to that since.
Highlight of the day was probably Dad accelerating the engine and filling the garage with water from the tank.
One more weekend until holiday. Should finish just in time!
