Simplification!

Cupboard door removed and working on fascia

We're all familiar with the term " Keep it Simple" and there's a good reason. The more complicated systems get. the more they screw up. I truly believe that when it comes to boats and even MORE SO when applied to USED boats, this rule should be posted on a sign over the companionway, so you'll have it in mind before you even get aboard!
   So following up on the aftermath of the burst water pipe in my previous posting, and while discussing the matter with a number of expert friends, on multiple occasions, over a beer or three, the consensus was easy. SIMPLIFY!
  Now Tim suggested on that very first day, that the initial step should be to remove all those pesky cupboard doors. I should label them all, then put them in hefty trash bags, after which they could be stowed up top on the flybridge where they'd be safely out of the way. That way it would be much easier to see what was going on back in the dark recesses of the cabinetry.
   This seemed like a great idea to me and I've set about doing that very thing. The door removal has been quick and easy with the help of the handy cordless electric screwdriver/drill that I recently purchased at Walmart in Bellingham, along with an assortment of bits and screwdriver looking things all in a neat case.
   Anyway, after removing the doors I discovered that the cabinets were built on a wood framework  ( makes sense ) to which some previous owner has applied a fascia panel. The fascia appeared to be secured with screws ( about one every inch, like rivets on an aircraft ) but after removing the first thousand of them I realized that the fascia was also GLUED

into place, which meant it would need to be chiseled off. Hey, it's only time and I have SO MUCH of THAT! Seriously though....it's ok....there's still cold beer in the cooler and work is progressing! Really, it IS!
More about "Simplification" in a later post!