The custom build continues; A photo update.

[34SILVERTON]

It would be a guy with 34 silverton as his name to stir the pot and not understand the frenzy of wanting and the patience of custom

i understand patience. just asking thats all.

[Fortunate One]

i understand patience. just asking thats all.

I wish I could answer the question at this point. Right now we're trying to get the electrician back to finish hooking up the HVAC. And since he's been MIA the DC circuits haven't been run.

He's showing up this week and once he's finished installing a couple of components in the engine room for the cockpit freezer and drink cooler, the dry risers can get installed permanently.

Right now they are concentrating on getting the fiberglass exhaust tubes glassed to the transom.

There's still a lot of work remaining in the cabin such as fairing and final paint in the galley seating area, day bunk room and at the master. They are still fitting out the head so we're still weeks away from launch. But at this point it doesn't matter because another season has come and is going and we still have sea trials to conduct and we still have to release the tower for construction. And we were ready to do that until the set backs.

One of my original plans was to launch as soon as possible this year and finish the interior over this coming winter. But as things would have it, when we had 10 people working on her there was time to get a lot done on the interior and now were so far along that it makes sense to finish it before it goe into the water.

We've lost a few workers over the last few weeks and it's not easy to replace people. However there was a new guy that started today.

So the answer to the question is, I don't know when we're going to launch. But I can tell you that it won't be long. My best guess is October. But that depends on a few factors. The most critical being when do I want the warranties on the engines to start. And if we launch in October, where do I take her for winter? Do I just take her down to the Carolinas for the blue fin bite over the winter or do I take her to Florida and try to get down there over the winter to begin using her. The problem with those scenarios is she’s barely going to have any hours on her and if she needs tweaking I don’t want it done by anyone but the people that built her.

Also if we continue to fall behind schedule, then realistically we won't launch until the spring.

The thing that I have to keep reminding myself is, yes there are plenty of express boats in this size out there, but there is only one built like this boat.

I hope that answers your question.

[porkhunt]

holy sh-t what are building.looks like a great boat.all the best

[Flatdog]

Please do not rush. The ocean is not going anywhere soon, so much time so much thought.... to spoil the finished article for just 3 or 4 months of time do it all then kiss her bottom with salt the shortened shake down will be so much better.
The way you have been so meticulous with this young lady in her upbringing she can have her prom night a little later, the season is nearly over so get it right first time. Hang in there bud waters have nearly broke then the wait starts..............

[Fortunate One]

I couldn't stay away any longer so I went down to the shed today.

The toe rail is coming along great. Along with the bow sprit. The master carpenter that is building and shaping this has more tallent working with wood that anyone I've ever met.

I just could not imagine what it takes to cut and shape this in place.

Take a look for yourself.

Look closely in the second picture and you'll see that he's shaping it from the bow back. You can see where he finished shaping the front and it's perfect. Look a little further aft and you see where he's planed it down but still needs to fine tune the shape.







You may have also noticed that they are getting the deck ready for the application of the non-skid. Looks like it will be in paint by the weekend.

The cockpit paint came out very nice and the guys install the hause pipes and the cleats. And those are some hefty cleats. You wouldn't believe how well they're installed. There's some real beef behind them.



The transom door is ready to go on. After the paint dries.

The door and gate have been made so there will be absolutely no movement on it for a long time. It's fit out with very heavy duty hinges that were not purchased from a boat supply place. Also there are stainless steel pieces with recessed back up plates that will hold everything in place as the boat is in motion.

The larger of the two holes located in the side of the transom at the gate will have a courtesy light installed in it. The hole above will contain the light switch. Open the door and the light goes on. Nice touch while at the dock.



They are still banging away in the cabin. But the pictures aren't worth posting since if it isn't in primer, it's being filled and faired. The hatches still haven't been cut in but the vanity and the shower in the head are well under way so I'd think in 4 more weeks they will be in finish paint in all areas and they should be installing the doors and hatches.

They did manage to get the corian counter top installed in the galley. I selected a light color to keep the area nice and bright.

[Stripersniper]

WOW that looks great. Keep the update coming.

[JD5652]

Mike-

The toe rail itself is a work of art.....AWESOME!

[Agitated88]

Glad you decided against painting the brightwork...she look's amazing. All the years you have fishing on her will make the time waiting seem like nothing. You have truly created a masterpiece!!!

[T2GLC]

Mike looks great you better have a pair of good sunglasses or a welding helmet when that boat hits the sunlite look out

[SteveK]

Mike,

That bowsprit is like the rest of the boat, truely a work of art. The beautiful job of contouring the top rail to the bowsprit seems to give it an old world look that you just never see in modern boats these days. Will they give you a bullnose edge to the teak top around the cockpit? I was just wondering that the edge could be a little sharp on the back of your legs as you're sitting on the gunwhale on a calm night, beer in hand, waiting for the first rod to go off in the moonlight. Hopefully, you'll have your chance by next season!

Steve