Front hatch panel

The first of the front panels is now in place. The raised section will need to be cut to take a hatch. The next stage is to fit the front decks and then the front side panels.

Cuddy window sides fitted

The cuddy side panels are complicated components that have needed careful construction. The window surrounds are 18mm thick to allow me to screw, rather than bolt the windows in place - thanks for the advice Richard. Now they are fitted, the next stage is to fit the cuddy front panels - but I need to wait for some more wood!

Work surfaces

Work surfaces are now glued in place. I will remove the screws once the epoxy has set and fill the holes. The sink and tap area have been reinforced with double ply - a good way of using up scraps, of which there are plenty!

Cuddy back

The cuddy back has been reinforced in the door area and sheathed with epoxy and is now glued and screwed in place. The cuddy is beginning to take shape. Next will be some stringers and supports for the work surfaces, and then the cabin sides will be made and attached.

Sink unit

The sink unit is now fitted. This means that the next job to do is the cuddy back - the cuddy is growing! One the back is fitted, then I can fit the work surfaces and then the cuddy sides.

Cooker Unit fitted

The cooker unit has now been fitted into the cuddy. This unit will hold the cooker, take a drawer underneath and have storage for pans and food.

Cooker cabinet

A bit more cutting and glueing of stringers has resulted in the construction of some furniture for the starboard side of the cuddy. This is the cooker cabinet, with a drawer and storage for pans under, and food storage behind. A bit of finishing and wetting out with epoxy will see this section ready to glue and screw into the cuddy.