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 →

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 →

Well, we’re done with the steel work. Continue reading →

This is the list of jobs to do before the hull fabrication will be considered done. Continue reading →

Time for some R and R, with a break from boat building. Continue reading →

Like most tasks when building a boat, nothing is ever straight forward. Continue reading →

The final adjustment to the wheelhouse doorways has now been completed. Continue reading →

It’s Easter, and we’ve been updating our project schedule – taking stock of where we’re at and where we want to be. Not happy Jan!!! Continue reading →

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Are we on time? Continue reading →

While taking a break to enjoy a beautiful summer afternoon, some of our friends decided that some graffiti on the hull would be a good idea. Continue reading →

I’ve often been asked the question why did I choose to build a steel boat, rather than fiberglass or other materials? Continue reading →

Yamoya’s keel was officially laid into place on Saturday, December 4, 2004. Continue reading →

The company that arranged the cutting and supply of steel, was kind enough to also provide a mobile gantry hoist that was surplus to their needs. Continue reading →

Our boat finally arrived today … in pieces. Continue reading →