I had a bit of bad luck last week. For the second time on this refit, I lost a memory card that had all of the pictures on it, which is why I didn’t post any articles. I was able to recover some pix from a backup, so I’ll be working with those unless the card reappears.
On the good news side, the headliner on the aft deck is installed!
The Whisper Wall headliner is looking great!
The installer put the final panels in later this day
The big hole is for the OEM light fixture
I like that ostrich pattern in the headliner material
The radio box turned out really nice
While the installer put in the last few panels, I installed the speakers and lights
It’s always nerve-wracking slicing into the new headliner.
One down, five to go
The last Whisper Wall panel getting tacked into the tracks
Infinity Kappa speakers were next
Installing the last LED
A little push and the springs pull the light into position
Done!
What a massive transformation! I’ve been staring at ceiling frames and insulation for ten years. It was oppressive! Getting the headliner, LED lights, and speakers installed really did a lot to transform the space. It’s starting to look less like a project boat. Now if I can just stop losing the dang memory cards…
UPDATE: The goddess of the seas did me a solid! Just after I saved this article, I found the memory card!
Next up in our 1969 Chris Craft Roamer 46 Refit: Installing the OEM lights On The Aft Deck
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Q,
That looks gorgeous! With the progress you’re making, can we ASSume that next Spring will be first splash? You know you need to make video of that, as well as firing up the Cummins engines. I’m excited for you, mainly because reading your blog makes me feel a bit closer to home. I can’t say that I’ll never go back to Maryland, but driving the 95, 695 & 295 are reason enough not to. I do miss the water, though. Many fond memories of Bowleys Quarters (where our SeaRay was docked) and O.C.
Merry Christmas,
Frederic, Brooke and the kids.
Thanks, Frederic and family! Merry Christmas and the happiest new year to you and yours.
I’m not making any predictions about when the boat will splash. There’s still lots to do…
Stay tuned!
Cheers,
Q