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27th April 2008 Frames 0 to 5 erected. Keel mostly constructed including keel bolts and nuts which I machined.

21st July 2008 All frames erected, cockpit sole fitted, deck on, Stb bottom plate on, cabin frames fitted.

25th Aug 2008 Bottom plating fitted, Stb topside stringers fitted and topside plate being fitted on.

22nd Jan 2009 Hull fitted, working on bulwarks and rudder shaft pedestal. Hopefully about 4 -6 weeks to go!

27th Feb 2009. The end is near! The dodger is being built and window frames fabricated and fitted. Should be about 2-3 weeks to go at this rate.

31st Mar 2009 All details of alloy construction are completed including the design and construction of the dodger, the hand rails, cockpit locker doors, tiller, dorades and more. Simon the client will complete the window installs, finsish sanding the hull and applying the paint with will be the antifouling only. Simon hopes to launch and be sailing in about 4 weeks!