Photos of the construction process.
  •  Turned over and setting in on her cradles.

    Turned over and setting in on her cradles.

  •  View of the interior.

    View of the interior.

  •  1/28/21 - The anchor locker is filleted.

    1/28/21 - The anchor locker is filleted.

  •  2/5/21 - After several days filletting the bulkheads, the keelson is filletted with epoxy and fiberglass tape.

    2/5/21 - After several days filletting the bulkheads, the keelson is filletted with epoxy and fiberglass tape.

  •  View in the bow section.

    View in the bow section.

  •  2/6/21 - A drain for the anchor well is temporarily installed.

    2/6/21 - A drain for the anchor well is temporarily installed.

  •  2/7/21 - Reinforcement pieces are epoxied to the keel trunk.

    2/7/21 - Reinforcement pieces are epoxied to the keel trunk.

  •  Overhanging hull panels are trimmed to match the sheer clamp.

    Overhanging hull panels are trimmed to match the sheer clamp.

  •  2/11/21 - Berth support gussets are epoxied in place and fill coats of epoxy are applied from the bow to bulkhead B.

    2/11/21 - Berth support gussets are epoxied in place and fill coats of epoxy are applied from the bow to bulkhead B.

  •  2/15/21 - The forward berth/ salon sides are cut and put in place.

    2/15/21 - The forward berth/ salon sides are cut and put in place.

  •  The berth sides are epoxied in place.

    The berth sides are epoxied in place.

  •  2/12/21 - Berth bearers are epoxied in place.

    2/12/21 - Berth bearers are epoxied in place.

  •  2/18/21 - The cabin sole supports are screwed and epoxied in place.

    2/18/21 - The cabin sole supports are screwed and epoxied in place.

  •  2/20/21 - Floatation foam is added in the bow.

    2/20/21 - Floatation foam is added in the bow.

  •  Expanding foam is added in sugar scoop area.

    Expanding foam is added in sugar scoop area.

  •  2/22/21 - The rest of the sugar scoop is filled with floatation foam.

    2/22/21 - The rest of the sugar scoop is filled with floatation foam.

  •  The anchor well is given a coat of paint.

    The anchor well is given a coat of paint.

  •  2/23/21 - The foam is trimmed.

    2/23/21 - The foam is trimmed.

  •  Stainless chainplates are ready to be polished.

    Stainless chainplates are ready to be polished.

  •  2/24/21 - Areas that will be covered by seats or cabin sole are painted.

    2/24/21 - Areas that will be covered by seats or cabin sole are painted.

  •  2/26/21 - The sugar scoop inner skin is test fit.

    2/26/21 - The sugar scoop inner skin is test fit.

  •  Inner skin is epoxied in place after being sealed with epoxy on the inside surface.

    Inner skin is epoxied in place after being sealed with epoxy on the inside surface.

  •  2/28/21 - The sugar scoop is filleted.

    2/28/21 - The sugar scoop is filleted.

  •  3/1/21 - Two of the  forward berth tops are test fit.

    3/1/21 - Two of the forward berth tops are test fit.

  •  3/3/21 - The starboard seat top shape is determined.

    3/3/21 - The starboard seat top shape is determined.

  •  All of the forward seat tops are cut out.

    All of the forward seat tops are cut out.

  •  Hull window reinforcements are epoxied in place.

    Hull window reinforcements are epoxied in place.

  •  3/4/21 - Hatch lips are epoxied in place on the forward berth.

    3/4/21 - Hatch lips are epoxied in place on the forward berth.

  • 3/7/21 - The sugar scoop is fiberglassed. (The white section is epoxy filler.)

  •  3/10/21 - The forward seat tops are epoxied in place.

    3/10/21 - The forward seat tops are epoxied in place.

  •  Forward seat hatch lids are fiberglassed.

    Forward seat hatch lids are fiberglassed.

  •  3/12/21 - A part of bulkhead H that broke off during the hull turning is epoxied back in place.

    3/12/21 - A part of bulkhead H that broke off during the hull turning is epoxied back in place.

  •  3/15/21 - The entire interior is given a seal coat of epoxy.

    3/15/21 - The entire interior is given a seal coat of epoxy.

  •  3/16/21 - The berth storage lids are fill coated with epoxy.

    3/16/21 - The berth storage lids are fill coated with epoxy.

  •  3/17/21 - Supports for the battery platform are epoxied in place.

    3/17/21 - Supports for the battery platform are epoxied in place.

  •  Berth support stringer epoxied in place.

    Berth support stringer epoxied in place.

  •  The forward berth storage lids fit nicely.

    The forward berth storage lids fit nicely.

  •  3/19/21 - The cabinet fronts for the galley are cut and fit.

    3/19/21 - The cabinet fronts for the galley are cut and fit.

  •  3/22/21 - Aft quarter berth walls are epoxied in place.

    3/22/21 - Aft quarter berth walls are epoxied in place.

  •  Galley cabinent supports epoxied in place.

    Galley cabinent supports epoxied in place.

  •  3/23/21 - Quarter berth stringers are epoxied in place.

    3/23/21 - Quarter berth stringers are epoxied in place.

  •  3/24/21 - The chart table / fuse panel cabinet is framed out.

    3/24/21 - The chart table / fuse panel cabinet is framed out.

  •  The frame is epoxied in place.

    The frame is epoxied in place.

  •  3/26/21 - Port side berth tops are fit.

    3/26/21 - Port side berth tops are fit.

  •  Starboard side berth tops are fit.

    Starboard side berth tops are fit.

  •  3/27/21 - Galley cabinet front is epoxied in place.

    3/27/21 - Galley cabinet front is epoxied in place.

  •  Starboard berth top is reinforced with carbon fiber.

    Starboard berth top is reinforced with carbon fiber.

  •  3/28/21 - The chart table cabinet front is epoxied in place.

    3/28/21 - The chart table cabinet front is epoxied in place.

  •  3/30/21 - Overall shot of the boat.

    3/30/21 - Overall shot of the boat.

  •  View from the stern.

    View from the stern.

  •  Galley cabinet doors are test fit.

    Galley cabinet doors are test fit.

  •  4/7/21 -  Cabin sole supports are temporarily fit.

    4/7/21 - Cabin sole supports are temporarily fit.

  •  Cockpit sole supports are coated with epoxy.

    Cockpit sole supports are coated with epoxy.

  •  4/9/21 - Interior of galley cabinet is painted.

    4/9/21 - Interior of galley cabinet is painted.

  •  Interior of chart table cabinet is painted.

    Interior of chart table cabinet is painted.

  •  4/12/21 - The fuse/switch panel is set up.

    4/12/21 - The fuse/switch panel is set up.

  •  4/14/21 - The chart cabinent door is test hung.

    4/14/21 - The chart cabinent door is test hung.

  •  Door into the head is test hung.

    Door into the head is test hung.

  •  Swings open nicely.

    Swings open nicely.

  •  4/21/21 - The mast support post is epoxied together.

    4/21/21 - The mast support post is epoxied together.

  •  4/22/21 - Cross section of the mast support post.

    4/22/21 - Cross section of the mast support post.

  •  Mast support is test fit.

    Mast support is test fit.

  •  First coat of paint is applied to the forward cabin.

    First coat of paint is applied to the forward cabin.

  •  4/23/21 - Mast post is fiberglassed.

    4/23/21 - Mast post is fiberglassed.

  •  4/25/21 - Forward storage cover is fitted.

    4/25/21 - Forward storage cover is fitted.

  •  Mast support post is epoxied in place.

    Mast support post is epoxied in place.

  •  4/26/21 - Splines are hot glued in place to determine the shape of cabin sole.

    4/26/21 - Splines are hot glued in place to determine the shape of cabin sole.

  •  4/27/21 - Galley counter top is test fit.

    4/27/21 - Galley counter top is test fit.

  •  Backing plate for chainplates is epoxied in place.

    Backing plate for chainplates is epoxied in place.

  •  4/28/21 - The first piece of cabin sole is cut out.

    4/28/21 - The first piece of cabin sole is cut out.

  •  4/29/21 - The forward cabin sole pieces are cut and test fit.

    4/29/21 - The forward cabin sole pieces are cut and test fit.

  •  The sole for the head compartment is test fit.

    The sole for the head compartment is test fit.

  •  4/30/21 - The rest of the cabin sole is fit.

    4/30/21 - The rest of the cabin sole is fit.

  •  Overall shot of the cabin.

    Overall shot of the cabin.

  •  5/6/21 - Cockpit sole supports are epoxied in place.

    5/6/21 - Cockpit sole supports are epoxied in place.

  •  Galley countertop is epoxied in place.

    Galley countertop is epoxied in place.

  •  5/7/21 - The aft area is painted with Interprotect primer since it will be used for wet storage.

    5/7/21 - The aft area is painted with Interprotect primer since it will be used for wet storage.

  •  5/10/21 - The area under the cockpit gets its first coat of paint.

    5/10/21 - The area under the cockpit gets its first coat of paint.

  •  5/11/21 - Second coat for under the cockpit.

    5/11/21 - Second coat for under the cockpit.

  •  4 coats for forward cabin.

    4 coats for forward cabin.

  •  Port side.

    Port side.

  •  5/12/21 - Third and fourth coat.

    5/12/21 - Third and fourth coat.

  •  Forward cabin is done.

    Forward cabin is done.

  •  Galley area gets its first coat.

    Galley area gets its first coat.

  •  5/13/21 - The first round of interior painting is done.

    5/13/21 - The first round of interior painting is done.

  •  5/15/21 - The electrical panel is mounted.

    5/15/21 - The electrical panel is mounted.

  •  Cabin speakers are mounted.

    Cabin speakers are mounted.

  •  5/16/21 - Power has been run to the panel.

    5/16/21 - Power has been run to the panel.

  •  5/17/21 - View behind the panel.

    5/17/21 - View behind the panel.

  •  5/18/21 - Battery charger and fuse.

    5/18/21 - Battery charger and fuse.

  •  Wire run to the stern.

    Wire run to the stern.

  •  5/19/21 - The cockpit sole is cut and fit.

    5/19/21 - The cockpit sole is cut and fit.

  •  6/1/21 - The cockpit walls are test fit.

    6/1/21 - The cockpit walls are test fit.

  •  6/2/21 - The teak and holly cabin sole looks good with a coat of epoxy on it.

    6/2/21 - The teak and holly cabin sole looks good with a coat of epoxy on it.

  •  6/4/21 - The traveler beam is laminated from several pieces of plywood.

    6/4/21 - The traveler beam is laminated from several pieces of plywood.

  •  The #1 cabin top pieces are epoxied to full length.

    The #1 cabin top pieces are epoxied to full length.

  •  The companionway ladder in it's rough form.

    The companionway ladder in it's rough form.

  •  6/6/21 - The traveler beam is sanded smooth. The part sticking out is the chartplotter mount.

    6/6/21 - The traveler beam is sanded smooth. The part sticking out is the chartplotter mount.

  •  The cockpit walls are filletted.

    The cockpit walls are filletted.

  •  Traveler beam and several other parts are sealed with epoxy.

    Traveler beam and several other parts are sealed with epoxy.

  •  6/7/21 - The inside corners of the cockpit are reinforced with fiberlgass tape.

    6/7/21 - The inside corners of the cockpit are reinforced with fiberlgass tape.

  •  Stringers are epoxied to the upper edges of the cockpit walls.

    Stringers are epoxied to the upper edges of the cockpit walls.

  •  6/8/21 - The forward deck is test fit.

    6/8/21 - The forward deck is test fit.

  •  6/9/21 - The companionway ladder is test fit.

    6/9/21 - The companionway ladder is test fit.

  •  The forward deck is epoxied in place.

    The forward deck is epoxied in place.

  •  6/10/21 - Fiberglass cloth is laid on the cockpit sole.

    6/10/21 - Fiberglass cloth is laid on the cockpit sole.

  •  The first section is saturated.

    The first section is saturated.

  •  The entire cockpit sole is fiberglassed.

    The entire cockpit sole is fiberglassed.

  •  The anchor locker opening is traced onto the bow.

    The anchor locker opening is traced onto the bow.

  •  The starboard deck is trimmed flush with the sheer clamp.

    The starboard deck is trimmed flush with the sheer clamp.

  •  6/13/21 - Windows are cut in the starboard #2 cabin panel.

    6/13/21 - Windows are cut in the starboard #2 cabin panel.

  •  The ladder is sealed with epoxy.

    The ladder is sealed with epoxy.

  •  The traveler support beam is epoxied in place.

    The traveler support beam is epoxied in place.

  •  Starboard cabin panels #1 and #2 are test fit.

    Starboard cabin panels #1 and #2 are test fit.

  •  6/14/21 - Cabin windows are cut out from pieces of acrylic.

    6/14/21 - Cabin windows are cut out from pieces of acrylic.

  •  Track saw was used for straight lines.

    Track saw was used for straight lines.

  •  A recess is routed out for the windows.

    A recess is routed out for the windows.

  •  Window fits nicely.

    Window fits nicely.

  •  6/15/21 - With a little trimming the cabin top pieces will fit nicely.

    6/15/21 - With a little trimming the cabin top pieces will fit nicely.

  •  6/16/21 - The deck pieces are fit around the cockpit.

    6/16/21 - The deck pieces are fit around the cockpit.

  •  6/17/21 - View of the cabin top from the interior.

    6/17/21 - View of the cabin top from the interior.

  •  6/20/21 - Footbraces are epoxied onto the cockpit sole.

    6/20/21 - Footbraces are epoxied onto the cockpit sole.

  •  The cabin top seams are filled with epoxy.

    The cabin top seams are filled with epoxy.

  •  6/20/21 - Plywood caps are installed at the shear joint.

    6/20/21 - Plywood caps are installed at the shear joint.

  •  6/27/21 - The caps are rough cut in line with the deck and hull.

    6/27/21 - The caps are rough cut in line with the deck and hull.

  •  A block plane was used to shape the caps.

    A block plane was used to shape the caps.

  •  The inside of the cabin top seams are filled with epoxy and fiberglass tape.

    The inside of the cabin top seams are filled with epoxy and fiberglass tape.

  •  6/28/21 - The underside of the cabin top is sealed with epoxy.

    6/28/21 - The underside of the cabin top is sealed with epoxy.

  •  6/30/21 - Backing plates are epoxied in place.

    6/30/21 - Backing plates are epoxied in place.

  •  Custom forward bunk is test fit on the trailer.

    Custom forward bunk is test fit on the trailer.

  •  7/1/21 - Underside of the cabin top is sanded.

    7/1/21 - Underside of the cabin top is sanded.

  •  7/2/21 - The bases of the aft trailer bunks are fiberglassed.

    7/2/21 - The bases of the aft trailer bunks are fiberglassed.

  •  Forward trailer bunk is epoxied together.

    Forward trailer bunk is epoxied together.

  •  7/6/21 - The bunks are test fit on the trailer.

    7/6/21 - The bunks are test fit on the trailer.

  •  Inside of aft bunks are filleted.

    Inside of aft bunks are filleted.

  •  Cabintop/ deck joint is filleted with epoxy.

    Cabintop/ deck joint is filleted with epoxy.

  •  7/7/21 - View into the cabin from the cockpit.

    7/7/21 - View into the cabin from the cockpit.

  •  The opening for the lifting keel is cut.

    The opening for the lifting keel is cut.

  •  7/8/21 - Fiberglass cloth is laid on the cockpit seats.

    7/8/21 - Fiberglass cloth is laid on the cockpit seats.

  •  The fiberglass is saturated with epoxy.

    The fiberglass is saturated with epoxy.

  •  Extra glass is trimmed.

    Extra glass is trimmed.

  •  7/9/21 - Storage hatches are cut out in the aft part of the cockpit.

    7/9/21 - Storage hatches are cut out in the aft part of the cockpit.

  •  Hatch lips are cut out.

    Hatch lips are cut out.

  •  7/11/21 - The bottoms of the aft bunks are filled with thickened epoxy.

    7/11/21 - The bottoms of the aft bunks are filled with thickened epoxy.

  •  7/12/21 - Sapele pieces are are sealed with epoxy.

    7/12/21 - Sapele pieces are are sealed with epoxy.

  •  Companionway hatch slides are test fit.

    Companionway hatch slides are test fit.

  •  Hardwood transom reinforcement is epoxied in place.

    Hardwood transom reinforcement is epoxied in place.

  •  7/13/21 - Cockpit storage doors are sealed with epoxy.

    7/13/21 - Cockpit storage doors are sealed with epoxy.

  •  Companionway hatch pieces are temporarily screwed in place.

    Companionway hatch pieces are temporarily screwed in place.

  •  7/14/21 - Locking hatch handles are installed.

    7/14/21 - Locking hatch handles are installed.

  •  Mast step and connectors for wires are temporarily mounted.

    Mast step and connectors for wires are temporarily mounted.

  •  7/15/21 - Walnut Koru inlay is cut into the side of the cabin.

    7/15/21 - Walnut Koru inlay is cut into the side of the cabin.

  •  Paua shell is added to the koru.

    Paua shell is added to the koru.

  •  7/17/21 - Fiberglass cloth is laid on the cabin and deck.

    7/17/21 - Fiberglass cloth is laid on the cabin and deck.

  •  The cloth is saturated with epoxy.

    The cloth is saturated with epoxy.

  •  The inlay under the glass.

    The inlay under the glass.

  •  Trailer bunks are fiberglassed.

    Trailer bunks are fiberglassed.

  •  7/25/21 - Forward hatch is test fit.

    7/25/21 - Forward hatch is test fit.

  •  View of hatch from outside.

    View of hatch from outside.

  •  View into the cabin.

    View into the cabin.

  •  7/26/21 - The anchor well hatch is cut out.

    7/26/21 - The anchor well hatch is cut out.

  •  Hatch lips are epoxied in place.

    Hatch lips are epoxied in place.

  •  7/27/21 - Trailer bunks are given several fill coats of epoxy.

    7/27/21 - Trailer bunks are given several fill coats of epoxy.

  •  Cockpit sole is given several fill coats of epoxy.

    Cockpit sole is given several fill coats of epoxy.

  •  Companionway hatch trim is epoxied in place.

    Companionway hatch trim is epoxied in place.

  •  Remainder of hatch lips are epoxied in place.

    Remainder of hatch lips are epoxied in place.

  •  Acrylic is cut and fit for hull windows.

    Acrylic is cut and fit for hull windows.

  •  Holes are cut for vents.

    Holes are cut for vents.

  •  Mushroom vent from inside the cabin.

    Mushroom vent from inside the cabin.

  •  Solar vent from inside the head.

    Solar vent from inside the head.

  •  Custom mounts for navigation lights are test fit.

    Custom mounts for navigation lights are test fit.

  •  7/28/21 - Holes for cleats are drilled in the deck.

    7/28/21 - Holes for cleats are drilled in the deck.

  •  8/12/21 - The deck and cabintop are given several fill coats of epoxy.

    8/12/21 - The deck and cabintop are given several fill coats of epoxy.

  •  The boat is partially sanded.

    The boat is partially sanded.

  •  8/15/21 - The anchor locker hatch is test fit.

    8/15/21 - The anchor locker hatch is test fit.

  •  8/17/21 - The deck and cabin top are sanded in preparation for paint.

    8/17/21 - The deck and cabin top are sanded in preparation for paint.

  •  8/19/21 - The window recesses are painted.

    8/19/21 - The window recesses are painted.

  •  8/20/21 - #1 cabin panel is taped off.

    8/20/21 - #1 cabin panel is taped off.

  •  8/22/21 - Deck is primed.

    8/22/21 - Deck is primed.

  •  Cabin top is primed.

    Cabin top is primed.

  •  Trailer bunks are primed.

    Trailer bunks are primed.

  •  8/24/21 - Trailer bunks are given first coat of paint.

    8/24/21 - Trailer bunks are given first coat of paint.

  •  8/28/21 - Second coat of paint.

    8/28/21 - Second coat of paint.

  •  8/29/21 - The bunks are placed on the trailer.

    8/29/21 - The bunks are placed on the trailer.

  •  8/30/21 - The primer and hull paint are sanded for final painting.

    8/30/21 - The primer and hull paint are sanded for final painting.

  •  Sheer joint is taped off.

    Sheer joint is taped off.

  •  Cockpit area giving first coat of paint. Interlux Perfection Platinum.

    Cockpit area giving first coat of paint. Interlux Perfection Platinum.

  •  Cabintop given first coat of paint.

    Cabintop given first coat of paint.

  •  8/31/21 - Second coat of paint is applied.

    8/31/21 - Second coat of paint is applied.

  •  Second coat on the sugar scoop.

    Second coat on the sugar scoop.

  •  9/1/21 - Deck is taped off for non-skid.

    9/1/21 - Deck is taped off for non-skid.

  •  Paint and non-skid particles are applied.

    Paint and non-skid particles are applied.

  •  Non skid on the bow.

    Non skid on the bow.

  •  9/3/21 - The companionway hatch sliders are sanded and ready for epoxy.

    9/3/21 - The companionway hatch sliders are sanded and ready for epoxy.

  •  Deck is taped off for final hull paint and varnish on #1 panel.

    Deck is taped off for final hull paint and varnish on #1 panel.

  •  Hatch sliders are epoxied and screwed in place.

    Hatch sliders are epoxied and screwed in place.

  •  First coat of hull paint.

    First coat of hull paint.

  •  The trailer is finished and ready for the boat.

    The trailer is finished and ready for the boat.

  •  9/8/21 - The companionway hatch parts are test fit.

    9/8/21 - The companionway hatch parts are test fit.

  •  9/12/21 - Several coats of varnish have been added to the cockpit sole.

    9/12/21 - Several coats of varnish have been added to the cockpit sole.

  •  Several coats of varnish added to cabin top sides.

    Several coats of varnish added to cabin top sides.

  •  9/13/21 - Hull windows are installed.

    9/13/21 - Hull windows are installed.

  •  Cabin windows are installed.

    Cabin windows are installed.

  •  Companionway hatch pieces are primed.

    Companionway hatch pieces are primed.

  •  9/15/21 - Speakers, chartplotter, manual bilge pump, and motor controls are mounted.

    9/15/21 - Speakers, chartplotter, manual bilge pump, and motor controls are mounted.

  •  Vents, main hatch, mast step, and keel lift fittings are mounted.

    Vents, main hatch, mast step, and keel lift fittings are mounted.

  •  9/16/21 - Aft navigation lights and bilge pump thru hulls are mounted.

    9/16/21 - Aft navigation lights and bilge pump thru hulls are mounted.

  •  Forestay chainplate and navigation lights are mounted.

    Forestay chainplate and navigation lights are mounted.

  •  9/19/21 - The cockpit will look good at night!

    9/19/21 - The cockpit will look good at night!

  •  9/27/21 - The companionway hatch from the inside.

    9/27/21 - The companionway hatch from the inside.

  •  9/29/21 - The boat is on the way out.

    9/29/21 - The boat is on the way out.

  •  She's coming out slowly.

    She's coming out slowly.

  •  Almost on the trailer.

    Almost on the trailer.

  •  Sitting on the temporary trailer bunk.

    Sitting on the temporary trailer bunk.

  •  Last time it will be in this workshop.

    Last time it will be in this workshop.

  •  She's out at last!

    She's out at last!

  •  Ready for phase 2.

    Ready for phase 2.