boatwork goes on, - using boal oil

With a number of weeks before i can go interstate to meet SELKIE I am continuing work on my 15' clinker.
Today I trimmed off the starboard seat bulkheads, fitted top slats & oiled. I also oiled the starboard deck boards which I screwed together yesterday. I looks absolutely fantastic & will let the bilges breath better. 

I oiled using a mix that I think SailorBarry on YouTube calls BOAT OIL(?). Its a homemade varnish come wood treatment;  qual parts of varnish, linseed oil & turps. The Premium Version includes a half portion of PINE TAR but I don't have any just now. I should order some. 
Anyway I cut it short as it began to sprinkle with rain. 

>> it has cleared up again. 
Funny westher, I hear there are fires on The Overland Track in Tasmania's Central Highland's, & there has been lethal flooding of Townsville in North Qieensland. Anyway tjodr things are for others to bother with, I have a thwart to finish. After oiling the bright work, O measured the outside seat slat that is shaped to fit the cockpit coaming. When done I oiled that & sat back to admire my work. 
NEXT: Fit a floating board rear of the centreboard case to allow ready bilge access. Then paint the seat bulkheads, hull & bilge. Then it will be on to the sole in the cuddy.

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