Well done, Gary, I hope we cross tacks in Moreton Bay one of these days.  I have just bought a Walker H 28 in Iluka, which will be officially renamed Arion II.  I will sail it back to Mooloolaba soon to sort things out (I still own my Cavalier 32, Mehitabel, which needs a fire sale now!), but should be down the bay living on my anchor and saving money by the end of this summer.  I will stay there until I have re-rigged, (also working on my race  commentary for the Mini Globe Race), then cruise north in 2026.

Good luck with the rest of your project.

I've reached an interesting stage. I still have the portside of the hull to finish sanding and painting, but I am now thinking about aspects of the rig. I want to fit a timber arch at the rear of the cockpit to take the mainsheet and a cockpit while at anchor or putted up on the beach.

The 2nd coat looks much better,

That's a lovely shade of blue, Gary.  Looking good.

One side done...apart from some fiddly bits.