Spidsgatter Pax

Comapanionway traffic zone

The step leading into the main cabin gets a lot of abuse. Here, we've prepped it with Mar-x-ite with plans to add a protector of some sort and varnish the mahogany once that's done. The companionway doors are original Hansen (likely) and Thomsen Yard in Denmark design and built.

Starboard settee

Diana Talley added a temporary, but workable bench to starboard so people can sit more comfortably, or more people can sit aboard Pax. It also conveniently holds more of all our tools!

Layers of varnish protect the mahogany

Here, the varnish is obviously failing. Because of the dramatic difference in color between the orange-toned aged finish and the fresh deep red mahogany, we opted to strip it down, for a new build up of 12 coats. Dianna Denny will complete the project in September.

Varnish in progress

The first step in varnishing a boat is to remove the old product. Here, you can see how that progress is made in a rainy season. A section of varnish is removed while the forecast cooperates, then detail prep work is done with very sharp scapers, Festool sander and a coat or two of Mar-x-ite is put on to "save" your work before it rains. Mar-x-ite will reconstitute itself so the patches don't show in the final coat. Once this side is done, a coat will be painted down the full length of the cabin and varnish applied within the next 48 hours.

11 coats of Flagship varnish

The piece of wood Jan Wiley chose for the front of the new main cabin is gorgeous. You can see the beautiful swirls inside, but I was surprised to find them visible outside as well.