Once the superstructure and hull were permanently joined the main focus switched to the interior, with the last of the bulkheads defining the various living spaces able to be installed. This, in turn, allowed the cabinet-making team, Dan, Lajos, Reid and Keith, to begin test fitting and installing the interior cabinetry that they have been busy working on.
This did not mean the exterior of the superstructure was being ignored. The following is a short list of just some of the jobs the team has completed: cockpit stairs and seating, anchor locker, belting made and attached, cabin top brow completed, topside cap rail timber glue laminated, shaped and installed and then everything glassed, filled, sanded and high-build undercoated...... so as you can see, Lloyd, Marty, Sven and the team have been very, very busy.
Flashback – the superstructure is being lifted onto the hull.
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The bulkhead separating the guest cabin and the galley being glued in. The cut-out is for the pantry; in the background is the holding tank in its final position.
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Matt test fitting the cockpit stairs
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Sven adapting a seat base to include a new drawer. This is the beauty of custom builds – if the client decides they want to change or add something, we will do our very best to make it happen.
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Coamings faired and ready for a coat of hi-build paint.
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Rob and Jaden spraying the hi-build.
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Two layers of fibreglass to seal the side decks and bulwarks before the epoxy filler coats are applied.
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Port lights cut.
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Anchor locker under construction.
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Matt busy working on the cabin top eyebrow.
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Galley under construction. This is built off the job and installed once the interior bulkheads and coamings have been installed.
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Dinette & galley installed and undercoated.
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Aft cabin bed taking shape.
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Saloon seating installed and upholstery patterns panels trimmed to sizefitted ready for sealing.
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More hi-build.
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Cockpit sink taking shape.
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Windows have started to arrive – the beginning of the end has started.
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Sanding, lots and lots of sanding – this happens to be the pilothouse cabin top.
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Flashback – the superstructure is being lifted onto the hull.
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The whole team has made great progress on B72’s build; there is still a great deal to do, but we are now all, tentatively at least, starting to think about launch day.
Frequently Asked Questions
How customizable is the interior on the 16m Elite Mid Pilothouse?
The interior is highly customizable, as shown by the team adapting features like seat bases and cabinetry to client requests during the build.
What progress has been made on the exterior and interior of the boat?
The superstructure has been joined to the hull, interior bulkheads and cabinetry are being installed, and exterior elements like cockpit stairs, anchor locker, and cabin top details are well underway.
When is the expected launch date for the 16m Elite Mid Pilothouse?
While there is still work to complete, the team is beginning to look ahead to launch day, suggesting it will be in the near future.
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