Strongback laser alignmentInstalling Black Cherry hardwood rubrailForming Bow and SternInstalling western red cedar and white cedar wood deck strips without staplesDeck starting to take shapeDecking complete and ready for sandingFinal deck sandingFoot braces installedStaining the deckFiberglassing the under side of the deckUnder side of deck fiberglassing completedFiberglassing the Top of the deckTaking shapeForming the cockpit coamingEpoxying the cockpit coamingCutting out the hatch coversInstalling the hatch sills12 Layers of UV protection marine varnishPainting the HullInstalling the deck fittings, bungee fore and aft deck tie downs, hatch cover marine brass lift latchesSolid marine bronze lift handlesMarrin Marine LogoCarriacou proudly on the bowReady for the water!Sea Trials - Power paddling - slicing through the water with no bow wake! Perfect hull shape!Sea Trials - TurningSea Trials - Taking on motor boat wakeSea Trials - Remaining stable as power boat passes bySea Trials - Surfing power boat wakeSea Trials - wet exitSea Trials - Wet exit recoverySea Trials - wet exit recovery - Hatches remain watertight and drySea Trials - wet exit then re-entry stability testSea Trials - Pesky cottage kid test. Full reverse!Sea trials successfully completed, now time for a quiet paddle. That beautiful varnish was worth the effort!See you on the water...
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