It’s been awhile, but here are some recent photos of our progress. A lot of hard work has been going on, with significant help from Paul and Zivko. Continue reading
Building Yamoya
Stories and photos of Yamoya being built.
Who’s ready to argue over $2.50
So there I was, standing at the checkout arguing with this 5 year old … Continue reading
Anyone for Dinner?
The base of the dinnette seat is installed, ready to be covered with ply. Continue reading
Finally, some inside photos…
Finally, here’s some photos of the inside fit-out. Continue reading
My Workshop
Installing the Engine
Our engine arrived some time ago, and was promptly put into the boat, just to see how it looked. Continue reading
We’re Registered
Excitement arrived in the mail today – our Australian Ship Registration. Yamoya is officially an Australian Ship, as of 3 August 2009. Continue reading
Wishful Thinking
Insulation
- Insulation on a steel boat has 3 purposes:
- Reduce or eradicate condensation on the inside of the hull and deck
- Provide thermal insulation. That is, keep the inside of the boat warm in winter and cool in summer
- Provide sound insulation
Reached a Milestone!
We’ve finally reached our first major milestone. The hull is structurally complete, it’s been grit blasted to clean all the steel, and it’s been painted with its first undercoats. Continue reading
Painting!
For a while, I thought we were never going to reach this milestone. It seemed like the list of small jobs that had to be done just kept going on. Finish one thing, and then I’d find another. Continue reading
The Hull is Finished
Well, we’re done with the steel work. Continue reading
Pre-painting Job List
This is the list of jobs to do before the hull fabrication will be considered done. Continue reading
Why am I doing this?
Time for some R and R, with a break from boat building. Continue reading
Fitting the Chainplates
Like most tasks when building a boat, nothing is ever straight forward. Continue reading
Glenn & Sonja 