TAA DAA!

 Finally found some time to install my world famous
folding TV set. I had to search all over town for the correct length of SS screw. Too long and it would pop up on the deck!. I located and drilled, then I used a dental pick to pull out the end grain balsa. I injected a little epoxy into each hole and let it set. Then I re-drilled the holes and bolted it in place.

I think the prior owner had some kind of Dorade box here. I got the boat with one of those cheap snap in white plastic access plates here. I replaced it with a good Quality one. It has a clear cover that threads into place. It throws some light in the cabin. 
I made the bottom trim ring on a lathe from aluminum and primed and painted it white to match. Big low passing through right now. Looks bad for sailing this weekend.