Build Day 37

Day 37 of the build of "Alanne".  We had a good run up to Liverpool.  The weather had improved, but it was a cold day and wandering around the boat yard was a bit cool.  Garry was not on site, but we spoke to Alan McNaughton who apologized for the lack of progress on the boat.  We were both a little disappointed with the progress achieved over the last nine days.  Only the window openings had been cut out in the cabin sides.  We checked their position and all seems fine, although the size of the openings has increased in 4 windows. from 36 inches to 42 inches.  We are happy with the extra light they will allow in the saloon.

We had a good look around the yard and I counted 24 boats in various stages of completion, so it looks like business is booming.

We spoke to Alan McNaughton again, to find out when the build of our boat would re-commence.  He told us the fit-out would begin in earnest next Wednesday.  Alan has still not looked at the build requirements that we agreed with Garry.  Lets hope he is not going to get any nasty surprises when we site down with Alan and Garry next Friday.

Progress has been slow, the original estimate from start to completion and handover was 6 to 8 weeks.  After a false start with the wrong boat, the time has mushroomed from the 6 to 8 weeks  as originally stated, to 51 days, (7 weeks 4 days), with no obvious completion date in sight.  I was told all boat builders are optimists and that time doesn't have much meaning to them. That point is now crystal clear, so lets hope its completed before the summer season - - - this year.

      Bare steel walls and floor.  --- waiting for ballast and foam insulation

      Birds eye view of the stern  - - - Looking goood