Photos of the construction process.
  • Ready for phase 2.

    Ready for phase 2.

  • 11/1/21 - The flip open sliding companionway hatch is done.

    11/1/21 - The flip open sliding companionway hatch is done.

  • Overall shot with hatch in place.

    Overall shot with hatch in place.

  • 12/21/21 - Painting of the interior is almost done.

    12/21/21 - Painting of the interior is almost done.

  • 12/26/21 - The Koru sees its first snow.

    12/26/21 - The Koru sees its first snow.

  • 1/1/22 - Getting ready for the custom trailer bunks.

    1/1/22 - Getting ready for the custom trailer bunks.

  • 1/3/22 - The boat is lifted to make room for bunks.

    1/3/22 - The boat is lifted to make room for bunks.

  • And everything fits! The boat rides higher to create clearance for the lifting keel bulb and the electric pod drive.

    And everything fits! The boat rides higher to create clearance for the lifting keel bulb and the electric pod drive.

  • Back in the parking spot.

    Back in the parking spot.

  • 1/5/22 - The interior has been painted with many coats of paint.

    1/5/22 - The interior has been painted with many coats of paint.

  • Galley area.

    Galley area.

  • 2/14/22 - The ePropulsion Pod dreive is mounted.

    2/14/22 - The ePropulsion Pod dreive is mounted.

  • 2/21/22 - Fans are mounted in the forward cabin.

    2/21/22 - Fans are mounted in the forward cabin.

  • Fans are mounted in the quarter berths.

    Fans are mounted in the quarter berths.

  • 2/24/22 - An important piece of equipment is installed.

    2/24/22 - An important piece of equipment is installed.

  • 2/25/22 - The forward area of the interior is complete, except for cushions.

    2/25/22 - The forward area of the interior is complete, except for cushions.

  • Sections of cabin sole are varnished.

    Sections of cabin sole are varnished.

  • 3/6/22 - The forward berth area is complete.

    3/6/22 - The forward berth area is complete.

  • 3/7/22 - Layup for a carbon fiber tube.

    3/7/22 - Layup for a carbon fiber tube.

  • 3/8/22 - Trimmed and ready for the next step.

    3/8/22 - Trimmed and ready for the next step.

  • The ladder is painted and varnished.

    The ladder is painted and varnished.

  • The head compartment is done.

    The head compartment is done.

  • 3/9/22 - Phase 1 of the interior construction is done.

    3/9/22 - Phase 1 of the interior construction is done.

  • Looking into the quarter berths.

    Looking into the quarter berths.

  • From the head into the galley.

    From the head into the galley.

  • Galley

    Galley

  • With sink cutting board removed.

    With sink cutting board removed.

  • Electronics and chart table.

    Electronics and chart table.

  • Looking toward the bow.

    Looking toward the bow.

  • View from quarter berth.

    View from quarter berth.

  • View from forward cabin.

    View from forward cabin.

  • Galley from the companionway.

    Galley from the companionway.

  • 3/10/22 - Rudder from a J24 is cut to accept bronze rudder post.

    3/10/22 - Rudder from a J24 is cut to accept bronze rudder post.

  • 3/12/22 - Cutout is partially filled with epoxy.

    3/12/22 - Cutout is partially filled with epoxy.

  • 3/17/22 - Rudder is fiberglassed.

    3/17/22 - Rudder is fiberglassed.

  • 3/21/22 - Rudder support bracket is taking shape.

    3/21/22 - Rudder support bracket is taking shape.

  • 4/4/22 - Strips of sapele are ripped for the keel foil.

    4/4/22 - Strips of sapele are ripped for the keel foil.

  • Half of the keel is laminated.

    Half of the keel is laminated.

  • 4/5/22 - Slot for the tilt up rudder is cut.

    4/5/22 - Slot for the tilt up rudder is cut.

  • The rest of the keel foil is laminated.

    The rest of the keel foil is laminated.

  • 4/9/22 - The pulpit and stanchions are test fit.

    4/9/22 - The pulpit and stanchions are test fit.

  • Deck level view.

    Deck level view.

  • Now it just needs pushpits.

    Now it just needs pushpits.

  • 4/12/22 - Pieces of wood are laminated on the upper part of the keel.

    4/12/22 - Pieces of wood are laminated on the upper part of the keel.

  • The chartplotter is mounted on the swing arm.

    The chartplotter is mounted on the swing arm.

  • 4/11/22 - The rudder bracket is laminated with carbon fiber.

    4/11/22 - The rudder bracket is laminated with carbon fiber.

  • 4/13/22 - The rudder bracket is primed.

    4/13/22 - The rudder bracket is primed.

  • Rudder is primed.

    Rudder is primed.

  • 4/14/22 - Rudder bracket hold down pins are test fit.

    4/14/22 - Rudder bracket hold down pins are test fit.

  • Tip of the rudder is painted red since it will be projecting behind the boat while on the trailer.

    Tip of the rudder is painted red since it will be projecting behind the boat while on the trailer.

  • Access hatch is installed in deck.

    Access hatch is installed in deck.

  • 4/16/22 - The rudder cutout is primed.

    4/16/22 - The rudder cutout is primed.

  • 4/17/22 - The keel foil is sanded and filled.

    4/17/22 - The keel foil is sanded and filled.

  • 4/20/22 - Opposite side of the keel foil is faired with epoxy.

    4/20/22 - Opposite side of the keel foil is faired with epoxy.

  • 4/21/22 - The keel is sanded and the styrofoam lead bulb mold is test fit.

    4/21/22 - The keel is sanded and the styrofoam lead bulb mold is test fit.

  • The keel foil is fiberglassed on one side.

    The keel foil is fiberglassed on one side.

  • 4/22/22 - The other side of the keel is fiberglassed.

    4/22/22 - The other side of the keel is fiberglassed.

  • 4/23/22 - A layer of 12 oz carbon fiber is added.

    4/23/22 - A layer of 12 oz carbon fiber is added.

  • 4/28/22 - Starboard side of the keel foil is covered with carbon fiber.

    4/28/22 - Starboard side of the keel foil is covered with carbon fiber.

  • Tiller is laminated from sapele and Alaskan yellow cedar.

    Tiller is laminated from sapele and Alaskan yellow cedar.

  • Lines are taken for the forward berth table/berth support.

    Lines are taken for the forward berth table/berth support.

  • Epoxy with graphite powder is applied.

    Epoxy with graphite powder is applied.

  • A nice NACA foil shape.

    A nice NACA foil shape.

  • 4/29/22 - The tiller is sanded and rounded.

    4/29/22 - The tiller is sanded and rounded.

  • Rudder cutout is painted.

    Rudder cutout is painted.

  • 5/3/22 - Tiller is epoxy sealed.

    5/3/22 - Tiller is epoxy sealed.

  • 5/12/22 - Lifeline stanchions are temporarily installed.

    5/12/22 - Lifeline stanchions are temporarily installed.

  • Painting of the rudder is complete. The tip is red because it will be sticking out beyond the stern when tilted up.

    Painting of the rudder is complete. The tip is red because it will be sticking out beyond the stern when tilted up.

  • 5/12/22 - Tilting rudder mount is installed.

    5/12/22 - Tilting rudder mount is installed.

  • 5/23/22 - Table/berth support is cut out and test fit.

    5/23/22 - Table/berth support is cut out and test fit.

  • Support pieces for table are cut out.

    Support pieces for table are cut out.

  • 5/24/22 - Port side of the keel foil is primered.

    5/24/22 - Port side of the keel foil is primered.

  • 5/25/22 - The table/berth support is mounted on the mast support.

    5/25/22 - The table/berth support is mounted on the mast support.

  • Mounted in the berth position.

    Mounted in the berth position.

  • Rudder is test fit in the tilted position for launch and recovery.

    Rudder is test fit in the tilted position for launch and recovery.

  • 5/26/22 - Keel foil is painted with hard bottom paint.

    5/26/22 - Keel foil is painted with hard bottom paint.

  • 5/27/22 - New retractable trailer straps are installed.

    5/27/22 - New retractable trailer straps are installed.

  • 5/30/22 - The keel lifting footblock is temporarily mounted.

    5/30/22 - The keel lifting footblock is temporarily mounted.

  • Winches are temporarily mounted.

    Winches are temporarily mounted.

  • Table/berth support is painted.

    Table/berth support is painted.

  • Cushion patterns for forward berth are traced out on a mattress.

    Cushion patterns for forward berth are traced out on a mattress.

  • 6/4/22 - VHF/AIS system is installed.

    6/4/22 - VHF/AIS system is installed.

  • 6/5/22 - Starboard winch, clutch, and footblcok for keel lifiting are installed.

    6/5/22 - Starboard winch, clutch, and footblcok for keel lifiting are installed.

  • Stanchions and pulpit are installed.

    Stanchions and pulpit are installed.

  • 6/8/22 - Mast crutch is tested using temporary mast.

    6/8/22 - Mast crutch is tested using temporary mast.

  • 6/9/22 - Navigation lights on pulpit are wired and tested.

    6/9/22 - Navigation lights on pulpit are wired and tested.

  • 6/11/22 - She's coming along!

    6/11/22 - She's coming along!

  • Mast crutch system testing.

    Mast crutch system testing.

  • Custom pushpits are mounted.

    Custom pushpits are mounted.

  • Railing system is complete. Just add lifelines.

    Railing system is complete. Just add lifelines.

  • 6/12/22 - The names are added!

    6/12/22 - The names are added!

  • View from above of names.

    View from above of names.

  • 6/21/22 - Eye splice is created in keel lifting line.

    6/21/22 - Eye splice is created in keel lifting line.

  • The keel lifting system and keel foil are installed.

    The keel lifting system and keel foil are installed.

  • Keel in partially lowered position.

    Keel in partially lowered position.

  • 6/23/22 - Forward cabin table/berth is installed.

    6/23/22 - Forward cabin table/berth is installed.

  • Table in lowered postion.

    Table in lowered postion.

  • 6/23/22 - The boat is at the riggers for mast and standing rigging.

    6/23/22 - The boat is at the riggers for mast and standing rigging.

  • 7/18/22 - Beginning the process of getting the keel bulb out of the form.

    7/18/22 - Beginning the process of getting the keel bulb out of the form.

  • Almost out.

    Almost out.

  • Half of the keel bulb is out.

    Half of the keel bulb is out.

  • 7/29/22 - Trying my hand at sewing cushion covers.

    7/29/22 - Trying my hand at sewing cushion covers.

  • 7/30/22 - Two more cushions.

    7/30/22 - Two more cushions.

  • 8/8/22 - She's home from the riggers.

    8/8/22 - She's home from the riggers.

  • 8/9/22 - The 5:1 internal outhaul system is installed in the boom.

    8/9/22 - The 5:1 internal outhaul system is installed in the boom.

  • 8/11/22 - Mid mast support is made.

    8/11/22 - Mid mast support is made.

  • 8/15/22 - Right side of the keel bulb is in place.

    8/15/22 - Right side of the keel bulb is in place.

  • 8/16/22 - Left side of the keel bulb is in place.

    8/16/22 - Left side of the keel bulb is in place.

  • 8/17/22 - Wires for antenna and masthead light are run through the mast.

    8/17/22 - Wires for antenna and masthead light are run through the mast.

  • Main sheet block is spliced onto the mainsheet.

    Main sheet block is spliced onto the mainsheet.

  • 8/29/22 - The bulb is bolted to the keel foil and then gaps are filled with epoxy.

    8/29/22 - The bulb is bolted to the keel foil and then gaps are filled with epoxy.

  • 8/30/22 - Blackout shade is installed on hatch.

    8/30/22 - Blackout shade is installed on hatch.

  • Also serves as a fly screen.

    Also serves as a fly screen.

  • Bulb is covered with epoxy and fairing additive.

    Bulb is covered with epoxy and fairing additive.

  • 9/1/22 - Mast raising system is tested out.

    9/1/22 - Mast raising system is tested out.

  • 9/2/22 - The mast is up.

    9/2/22 - The mast is up.

  • Bulb is given a coat of primer.

    Bulb is given a coat of primer.

  • 9/3/22 - First coat of antifoul paint on the bulb.

    9/3/22 - First coat of antifoul paint on the bulb.

  • 9/4/22 - Boom vang is installed.

    9/4/22 - Boom vang is installed.

  • 9/4/22 - Just need some sails!

    9/4/22 - Just need some sails!

  • 9/2/22 - The quarter berth is done.

    9/2/22 - The quarter berth is done.

  • Boom kicker is installed.

    Boom kicker is installed.

  • 9/6/22 - The forward berth cushions are done.

    9/6/22 - The forward berth cushions are done.

  • She's ready for the Wooden Boat Festival!

    She's ready for the Wooden Boat Festival!

  • New double slider hatch is installed.

    New double slider hatch is installed.

  • Closed hatch.

    Closed hatch.

  • 9/16/22 - Toe rails are laminated from sapele.

    9/16/22 - Toe rails are laminated from sapele.

  • Toe rails are epoxy sealed.

    Toe rails are epoxy sealed.

  • 9/16/22 - The toe rails are test fit on the boat.

    9/16/22 - The toe rails are test fit on the boat.

  • The sails have arrived!

    The sails have arrived!

  • 9/18/22 - Improved mast crutch is ready.

    9/18/22 - Improved mast crutch is ready.

  • 9/19/22 - Jib is installed on the roller.

    9/19/22 - Jib is installed on the roller.

  • Jib is unfurled.

    Jib is unfurled.

  • View of jib furled.

    View of jib furled.

  • Main is raised for the first time. No battens were installed for this.

    Main is raised for the first time. No battens were installed for this.

  • Cunningham is installed.

    Cunningham is installed.

  • Both sails are up.

    Both sails are up.

  • 9/20/22 - Improved mast raising and lowering system works great.

    9/20/22 - Improved mast raising and lowering system works great.

  • 9/30/22 - Hole is cut for retractable motor.

    9/30/22 - Hole is cut for retractable motor.

  • 10/1/22 - Hole is cut in cockpit sole for access to motor.

    10/1/22 - Hole is cut in cockpit sole for access to motor.

  • 10/2/22 - Motor door is test fit.

    10/2/22 - Motor door is test fit.

  • A little adjustment needs to be done.

    A little adjustment needs to be done.

  • Plug for sailing is test fit.

    Plug for sailing is test fit.

  • 10/4/22 - lip to support access hatch is epoxied in place.

    10/4/22 - lip to support access hatch is epoxied in place.

  • 10/5/22 - Motor well walls are test fit.

    10/5/22 - Motor well walls are test fit.

  • Wall parts are fiberglassed.

    Wall parts are fiberglassed.

  • 10/6/22 - Motor well walls are test fit again.

    10/6/22 - Motor well walls are test fit again.

  • 10/9/22 - The forward wall of the motor well is mocked up.

    10/9/22 - The forward wall of the motor well is mocked up.

  • All the joints in the motor well are filletted.

    All the joints in the motor well are filletted.

  • 10/10/22 - View of pod drive temporarily mounted.

    10/10/22 - View of pod drive temporarily mounted.

  • The motor well is primed with a barrier coat primer.

    The motor well is primed with a barrier coat primer.

  • 10/11/22 - The motor is mounted and in the retracted position.

    10/11/22 - The motor is mounted and in the retracted position.

  • The motor is locked in the down position.

    The motor is locked in the down position.

  • The motor seen from below.

    The motor seen from below.

  • Cockpit sole hatch is in place.

    Cockpit sole hatch is in place.

  • 10/23/22 - The final step of construction. Holes for the keel safety pins were drilled when the boat was launched. Now filled with carbon tubes which will be cut off.

    10/23/22 - The final step of construction. Holes for the keel safety pins were drilled when the boat was launched. Now filled with carbon tubes which will be cut off.