Bilgekote On Backing Plates / Hull Behind Ceiling

For Saturday, the 3rd of July, I sanded the fiberglass tabbing installed on the ceiling backing strips. You can see the fiberglass tabs over the thickened epoxy fillets on the forward most starboard backing strip (see picture below).

Arriving at Froonie, I water washed the newly applied fiberglass tabs, and generally prepared to sand the tabs and surrounding areas for paint application. Using 80-grit paper, I made my way through each of the backing strips on the forward section only. After sanding, I vacuumed the surfaces and solvent washed the area in preparation for paint.

I decided to use Interlux Bilgekote for the interior of the hull. I chose the Bilgekote simply because it will eventually be hidden from view by the ash wood ceiling strips, and also because it stands up well to water and oil intrusion...not that I will be splashing diesel full within the forward berth. I plan to use Interlux Brightsides for the balance of the cabin interior that will be visible. I ran out of time (other commitments), so this is the forward starboard hull partial first coat.

I also sanded all surfaces surrounding the newly placed seacock backing plates, including the transition into the bilge. Again, here I sanded with 80-grit paper, vacuumed the surface and then solvent washed in preparation for paint. Bilgekote was also used in this area.