Seating

Amo main seating area

It was very busy on the Amo this week with great progress throughout the barge. 

Its an interesting fact that everyone involved in the project is a boater. Ger, Vinny and Jimmy are working on the interior and exterior, Ray on

the electrics and engine, Brian on the gas/plumbing, Jill and Giles will be looking after the upholstery and Noel who is making the new door all live on or own boats.

Vinny 

All the skills required to undertake the project are all contained within the boating community in Sallins.

Left Seating Area

The main seating area was built this week. The spec was to create a seating area that could seat up to 8 people and function as 2 beds when required. They also have to provide storage space. 

The main material being used is Mahogany Veneered MDF board. All exposed edges on the MDF were treated with sealing oil. When varnished the wood will be completely sealed to keep unwanted moisture away. The bench is over 2 meters long and a log storage box with a circular opening is beside the stove. There's a bookshelf at the far end under the window. 

Right Seating Area

 The right hand side seating area is raised a little higher that the other side and was finished off with a solid oak foot-rest step. The step will also host the receivers for the legs of a table that will be able to drop down when required turning it into a double bed. 

The far end of the bench is built over the waste holding tank and has been constructed so that wood panels can be easily removed if access is required in the future.