It’s been a long time coming.
Continue readingBuilding Yamoya
Stories and photos of Yamoya being built.
Leaving the Factory
After a lot of hard work, our little yacht is finally ready to leave her home of 10 years and head of to the ocean. Continue reading
Launch is Postponed
If you’ve ever launched a boat you’ll understand. The mechanics arrived this morning and have decided they need more preparation time, and a longer commissioning time. Also the rigger is having a few issues and is asking for more time. So, the launch is now postponed until Thursday @ 9:00.
It’s Nearly Time…
It’s nearly time to launch! Continue reading
Tina Helping Out
Tina gave up some off-time to come down from the Gold Coast for a few days. Continue reading
Marking the Waterline
I knew where it had to be at the bow and the stern, the challenge is to connect these points up in a straight line on a curved surface. Continue reading
Gojko & Boki Came to Help
Gojko and Boki were a great help. Just having a second and third pair of hands to help hold things can be invaluable. Continue reading
Sonja & Jo Painting
Some More Photos
I’ve been a bit slack lately in posting photos, so here are some more photos of the other jobs that have been going on.
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More Helpers…
The Pilot House
Here are some photos of Yamoya’s pilot house. Glenn’s Mum & Dad came to stay for a couple of weeks and Dad helped with the very laborious task of fitting the hull lining in this part of the boat. Continue reading
Galley starting to take shape
Here are some photos of Yamoya’s galley, from the start of the build to about half way through. Continue reading
Frank’s Photos
Designing Companion Way Steps
This post describes how to design steps for a boat. Continue reading
Yamoya’s Future Home
A lot of excitement in the household today! We’ve just secured a berth for Yamoya for after she is launched, at the new Royal Melbourne Yacht Squadron Marina. Continue reading
SV Yamoya 