Seven Stars is currently being built by Reading Marine Ltd at Aldermaston Wharf, near Reading, Berkshire. This is a picture diary of the boat's construction and fit out. Bookmark the diary index page so that you can come back at regular intervals to check progress.
Almost all the exterior decoration is complete. The doors are in the workshop having their 'roses and castles' painted - although in our case it's 'stars and castles'.
All the interior woodwork has
been varnished and curtain rails and door handles are all in place. The
curtains are made and ready to be hung. The solid
fuel stove is in place in the Saloon, although not the chimney. The
12 volt electrical system is working and we had a chance to try out the
light switches and light fittings this weekend.
Just one additional light was required in a dark corner and we decided
to have a brighter light fitted in the bathroom. The light switches and
power
points are on a wooden moulding just above the gunwhale and all the
ceiling light fittings are recessed to avoid bumped heads.
The Saloon lights can be switched on just inside the bow door, so we won't have to grope around in the dark after a night out. All the electrical circuits have breakers on a control panel at the rear of the boat.
Next week the boat will be
craned into the canal - we are keeping our fingers (and toes) crossed that
all goes well - and the week after we hope to be aboard and steering away
into the sunset!
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