I have been advised not to clean and oil the decking itself. It looks in good condition, and as you walk across it all the time, it would quickly start to look worn in odd places.
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Today I picked up Sirion from Rien and his team. They did a very good job with the teak!
I arrived at about 12.30. It was horrendous weather. Rain, lots of wind. But Sirion was still inside, so I could do a good thorough inspection. And I was very pleased.
Look at the swimming platform
The aft cockpit looks nice, including the ladder.
Rien had suggested not to clean and oil the decking itself. It looks in good condition, and as you walk across it all the time, it would quickly start to look worn in odd places.
The sides of the sliding roof have been treated, but not the roof itself.
This bit needed some repair and it was well done!
She is looking sharp again!
Not sure I mentioned this earlier. When we hauled Sirion out of the water, we noticed one of these little shells was missing. I bought a new one when visiting the Linssen Shipyard at a nearby ship chandler. Rien installed it for me with some sort of super putty/glue.
Sirion was the only boat left in the paint hall, so getting her out was a lot easier!
I readied all the fenders and the various lines. I also installed the new VHF antenna base. I will need to drill two holes, but for now, it holds.
Back into the crane, with the guy on the Segway doing his magic thing!!
Checked a few things for watertightness. Pressed the shaft seal to suck in some water, so it is properly cooled. Ran my departure checklist, started the main engine and sailed back to our home marina.
I am very pleased with the work done. And that it was all done in a weeks time.
Looking forward to taking Sirion out of some more summer sails.
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