Only got a hull so far + a couple of jockey seats

roycruse · 07 October 2005, 23:52

Visited the Ribcraft factory today - to make a couple more alterations to the boat spec.

I got my first look at my boat which unfortunately still has a long way to go before I can pick her up...

Hightower · 07 October 2005, 23:56

Very nice Roy, bet you can't wait!

The Deck....Is that pre flowcoat then?

roycruse · 08 October 2005, 00:05

Yep - your looking at plain old naked plywood there...

Im not sure if they flowcoat the plywood bits you see - the non slip deck is applied directly to the ply i think.

Its covered with a resin then they chuck loads of little resin balls all over it let it set then sweep away the ones that didnt stick - it then gets painted.

The end result will look like this except im going for dark blue tubes.

Kernow Buoy · 08 October 2005, 08:38

Shaggy · 08 October 2005, 11:38

Looking good Roy, cant wait to see it in the water

Shaggy

The Jackeens · 08 October 2005, 13:29

Looking good Roycruse!

Not so long since we went thru that phase with Merlin but you'll be bombin along with a big grin before you know it!

Look forward to more photos as it develops!

Us

Andy Moore · 08 October 2005, 15:10

I really like those handles on the back of the seats. Excellent feature me thinks.

ollyit · 08 October 2005, 17:15

One day I'll have the Wonga to have something built for me ....

looks like shes gonna be a beut!

randski · 08 October 2005, 20:40

Looking good will be worth the wait Roy

PeterR · 08 October 2005, 22:20

Its nice to see all the boats clean and well presented yours especially keep us informed please of your progress.

Jimbo · 08 October 2005, 22:26

It looks awesome, and if the build quality is anything like as good as our little 4.8m you'll be dead happy!