Wednesday, January 24, 2007

HULL AND DECK CONSTRUCTION BEGINS




Throughout the spring we were able to refine the hull form. The sheer line was lowered as well as the coach roof to create a more sleek profile from the original design. By early June 2006 construction of the hull and deck was underway. The process takes approximately five months during which time we could dedicate much of our focus to the cockpit design, the next important phase of the construction.

Mechanical systems, plumbing, electrical and sail plan are all being designed and engineered while the hull and deck are being built.

Interior design work is ongoing. The original layout, although adequate, had room for improvement. Changes can often develop into a “chain reaction” of other necessary changes, which may or may not be good. We would continue to visit this on a daily basis to achieve the best possible layout.

By the end of July the hull was well underway.

http://www.watermarkyachts.com/Gorbon/Constructionnotes.doc
http://www.watermarkyachts.com/Gorbon/June2006_build_specs.pdf