Paint Test and More Cargo Hold Work

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106 Ipe (E-Pay) deck tiles arrived. They are 2×2 feet and weight over 25 pounds each.

Ipe (E-pay) floor tiles arrive.

Ipe (E-pay) floor tiles arrive.

We tested V-caving with the CNC table and we like the results. You will soon be able to sponsor a tile for Seeker, and have your favorite inspiration quote along with your name carved into it. Imagine the joy some wreck diver will have when they recover the artifact you sponsored.

Testing CNC V carving the floor tiles.

Testing CNC V carving the floor tiles.

Daniel is a scientist in his day job, so he was perfect to construct and direct our paint test.

Daniel Majonis, Toranto Canada

Daniel Majonis, Toranto Canada

POR15, Rust Doctor, and MetalFix

POR15, Rust Doctor, and MetalFix

Military Non-Skid. "Do not use on flight deck."

Military Non-Skid. “Do not use on flight deck.”

Once cured the test samples will be placed in our homemade salt spray test chamber. Every hour the salt water is agitated by air for 1 minute.

DIY Salt Spray Test Tank

DIY Salt Spray Test Tank

Tony Cavazos also stopped in this weekend to help, as well as locals, Paul Hatch, Jack and Bart. Together they made more progress on the tile supports

 

in the cargo hold and we like how it’s coming together.

Paul Hatch, Bart and Tony

Paul Hatch, Bart and Tony

Cargo Hold Soul

Cargo Hold Soul

Relaxing with Tony and Bart

Relaxing with Tony and Bart