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Posted on: Friday August 5, 2016 at: 3:30 pm
The Corian worktops have now been fitted and the galley is starting to look fit for purpose – although there is still a long way to go. Doors are appearing on cupboards and the shower is being fitted. Of course, it all looks a little rough at the moment as dusty and fiddly work is still being carried out. The interior will be finished and probably exterior painted before the bow thruster, generator, batteries and engine will be fitted. So, still quite a long way to go, but meanwhile we are thrilled with the way things are looking.
None of the doors have handles fitted yet which is why everything looks very flat. On the other hand, we are deliberately going for a simple, uncluttered look. We have also heard that several potential future boat purchasers have been shown around Brandy Pad (they get to look at all the boats in the yard – in various stages of construction) and have been impressed by the open plan of the galley and saloon. Maybe our boat will be a trend setter – reverse layout and open plan!
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- Helen climbing up to the stern. You have to be nimble on a narrowboat! The external doors and hatch are now fitted.
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- Doors now fitted to the airing cupboard and above the washer.
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- Shower is being fitted. It will look gorgeous with the light on and the lovely back panels.
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- Wardrobe space on the left, cupboard on the right. We were going to have shelves over the space on the right (starboard), but when we saw this we realised it would look cluttered, so we’re going to keep it as with just a small corner shelf – for flowers – not!
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- Looking back into the bedroom from the bow. Exterior doors are fitted.
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- This gives you an idea of the length. Personally, I am more used to seeing it from the stern. This is from the bow.
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- Looking down on the bow area. Brandy Pad has a slightly unusual bow. There is no locker as we wanted to maximise internal space. Anchor and stakes will be kept at the stern.
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- Starboard portholes and hatch.
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- Galley with new Corian worktop, sink and cooker installed.
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- Extra storage underneath and worktop on top. The panels sitting on the surface are for hot pans and a chopping board – made from the spare Corian off-cuts.
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- Bathroom sink in place. Still needs splash back and plumbing fitted.
really looking forward to seeing your finished future home.i am saving up for a dinghy . xxx
Hi both, it is certainly starting to take shape now-
you must both be getting quite excited
Lovely to see such productive progress in your dream becoming a reality before your very eyes !
Best wishes,
Huw and Julie xx