Boat Build Update. - Page 7

JD5652 · 05-29-2008, 09:51 AM

Mike-

She's definitely coming along and taking shape... thanks for sharing!

Fortunate One · 05-29-2008, 10:07 AM

There's a lot more going on or just poised to go on.

We're meeting Tuesday to work out the final tower and windscreen design. A decision has to be made if we go with a 3 panel segmented windscreen or a 2 panel radius bent screen.

We're about ready to pull the trigger on the struts, shafts and wheels.

I saw the teak that was purchased for the cockpit sole and once again as luck would have it a shipment just arrived from Burma as the carpenter was there to hand pick the lumber. We got some extra pieces to do a few other details.

We got the cream of the crop some very beautiful pieces. That deck will be exquisite. It will be installed in a few weeks. The Teak covering boards are scheduled to be installed soon now that the new composite transom has been made.

The crew size is increasing to 5 full time, 1 part time and with a carpentry sub-contractor working on the cockpit sole and an electrical contractor handling all of the HVAC and electrical scope.

The engine install has been reviewed by someone from Mack Boring and it's been given the green light.

So the milestones I'm looking forward to next is, installation of the Nidacore and completion of the front deck, the dodger and windscreen mock up, installation of the teak covering boards, teak deck and the installation of the tuna door and mahogany transom cladding.

Fortunate One · 06-21-2008, 07:29 PM

The making of a masterpiece continues.

The Starboard teak covering board has been installed.

Port side was installed on Friday. The primer was sprayed on the inboard gunnel covers.

The forward deck material has been installed. The 3 hatch holes were covered over with plywood to avoid someone from stepping through by accident

Here's an edge view. 3 layers of laminated around the perimeter of the forward deck for attachment of the mahogany toe rail that will be installed later. All areas around the hatches and perimeter edges are solid wood or multiple layers of plywood including the side deck of the broken shear and where the front dodger will attach. All other infill areas are a laminate of plywood and Nidacore.

Forward edge 2 layers of glass and epoxy being vacuum bagged down

Interior chain locker access panel cut out. Decks are almost ready to get installed.

Tools of the trade.

Nauti Natured · 06-22-2008, 09:28 AM

I cant get over that mahogany ... gorgeous. Thanks for the update!

bulldog concrete · 06-23-2008, 05:42 PM

that is one sexy boat. i think you should post some pics on the hot girl friday thread LOL

best of luck to ya and that fine rig

05-29-2008, 09:51 AM	#61
JD5652 I think Admin is going to let me have this space Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: CT & MHC Posts: 2,305 Credits: 1,439.8 Occupation: Nuclear Stuff	Mike- She's definitely coming along and taking shape... thanks for sharing! __________________ JD Maggie B Ocean 44 SS

06-22-2008, 09:28 AM	#64
Nauti Natured I think Admin is going to let me have this space Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Chapel Hill / Atlantic Beach, NC Posts: 1,148 Credits: 1,998.3 Boat: Contender 31 Open, Yamaha 225 4 strokes Home Port: Atlantic Beach, NC	I cant get over that mahogany ... gorgeous. Thanks for the update! __________________ Video of my boat - (Not my company, just my boat ) http://www.vineyardvines.com/index.c.../content.press

06-23-2008, 05:42 PM	#65
bulldog concrete Master Baiter Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: CENERTON NJ Posts: 48 Credits: 1,184.0 Boat: 285 MAKO DC Home Port: DEL BAY Best Catch: KAREN Occupation: CONCRETE FINSHER	man o man that is one sexy boat. i think you should post some pics on the hot girl friday thread LOL best of luck to ya and that fine rig __________________ ROB CAPELLI 285 MAKO TWIN 225 OPTIS "OUTLAW SPORTFISHIN"

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05-29-2008, 10:07 AM	#62
Fortunate One Bite me Join Date: Jan 2006 Posts: 241 Credits: 1,713.7	There's a lot more going on or just poised to go on. We're meeting Tuesday to work out the final tower and windscreen design. A decision has to be made if we go with a 3 panel segmented windscreen or a 2 panel radius bent screen. We're about ready to pull the trigger on the struts, shafts and wheels. I saw the teak that was purchased for the cockpit sole and once again as luck would have it a shipment just arrived from Burma as the carpenter was there to hand pick the lumber. We got some extra pieces to do a few other details. We got the cream of the crop some very beautiful pieces. That deck will be exquisite. It will be installed in a few weeks. The Teak covering boards are scheduled to be installed soon now that the new composite transom has been made. The crew size is increasing to 5 full time, 1 part time and with a carpentry sub-contractor working on the cockpit sole and an electrical contractor handling all of the HVAC and electrical scope. The engine install has been reviewed by someone from Mack Boring and it's been given the green light. So the milestones I'm looking forward to next is, installation of the Nidacore and completion of the front deck, the dodger and windscreen mock up, installation of the teak covering boards, teak deck and the installation of the tuna door and mahogany transom cladding.

06-21-2008, 07:29 PM	#63
Fortunate One Bite me Join Date: Jan 2006 Posts: 241 Credits: 1,713.7	The making of a masterpiece continues. The Starboard teak covering board has been installed. Port side was installed on Friday. The primer was sprayed on the inboard gunnel covers. The forward deck material has been installed. The 3 hatch holes were covered over with plywood to avoid someone from stepping through by accident Here's an edge view. 3 layers of laminated around the perimeter of the forward deck for attachment of the mahogany toe rail that will be installed later. All areas around the hatches and perimeter edges are solid wood or multiple layers of plywood including the side deck of the broken shear and where the front dodger will attach. All other infill areas are a laminate of plywood and Nidacore. Forward edge 2 layers of glass and epoxy being vacuum bagged down Interior chain locker access panel cut out. Decks are almost ready to get installed. Tools of the trade.