After pulling apart the companionway hatch and trunk assembly, I decided to strip the paint off the trunk and hatch to check out the wood. This is what I found:
Isn't this Honduran gorgeous?
I think I'll leave it bright. Just too damned pretty to hide.
I got the first coat of CPES on the Port cabin side and finished the forward port cutout repair, except for a bit of smoothing.
I'm filling the checking with MAS and wood flour, after a good CPES bath to slow down further deterioration.
I'll be sealing the deck and doing more epoxy work (small details) today.