This is the first opportunity that I have had to see the superstructure mold uncovered. This thing is huge. Well, I suppose by mega yacht standards it’s not, but this is all one piece that includes the fore deck, Portuguese bridge, cabin sides, starboard walk around deck, stairs, cockpit, etc.Here is another shot of it. That is the forward port …
Tanks…..but no tanks….
The main fuel tank is resting in place. They placed it in the boat to verify it fit and also to see where the aux tanks need to go. The tank has been pressure tested to 2 lbs and it held the pressure overnight. The tank will be removed and all the fittings permanently attached before final installation.Phil is measuring …
Continuation of Yesterday……
The generator arrived, a Northern Lights 12KW unit. At the right is the power take-off cover. We ordered this option because of the BAT drive that we are installing. We may also cross plumb the BAT drive hydraulic system to the main hydraulics as a backup in case of failure. Here is a shot later in the day with the …
Details…..Details…..
There seem to be a lot of details that are getting attended to. The plumbing under the forward lower deck is complete so now Dave and Phil can position the deck so that Greg can bond it in place. The Lifeline batteries are in their position in the Lazarette. There are 4 for the house bank, 2 for the inverter …
FUBAR Plus
Some months ago my friend Bruce Kessler (Spirit of Zopilote) asked me if I would put up a sign in our booth at Trawlerfest in Solomons, MD. Always willing to help a friend, I said: “Sure”. The sign was the first public information about the upcoming FUBAR Odyssey (see sidebar for link to their website). The FUBAR Odyssey is to …