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Velvet Glove - March 08

Most of the last three weeks has been taken up with the painstakingjob of re-coring the hull below the waterline and the last few sections are being completed. The team have been replacing the water-logged balsa in sections; meticulously compressing and resealing each area of new wood to ensure there's no possibility of leaks, before moving on to the next section. Particular care has been taken to ensure that anywhere a fitting pierces the hull, that there is a thick and complete seal of glass between the fitting and the core.

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The transom of the boat beneath the swimming platform has also been afocus of much activity. The basla core has been cut out and replaced here too, and the mounting for the stern thruster has been fitted permenently, blending it seamlessly to the new GRP surface. The position of the aft fuel tank didn't leave enough space to fit the thruster motor at rtight angles through the stern, necessitating the ingenious angled mounting. Finishing work and sanding fair has also begun on the hull above the waterline, to prepare it for the fina lstage as the numerous coats of paint are applied.

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On the fly bridge the systems team are fitting the the cabling and relays needed for the new controls and navigation equipment as well as the outlets for the Webasto heaters, the fittings for the retractable bimini and most importantly the steering and throttle controls. The motors for the bow and stern thrusters have been installed and the electricians are wiring in the controls on the fly bridge as well as the sensors for the remote control unit that will allow the helmsman to operate the thrusters from anywhere on the boat.

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Inside the cabin, the aluminum window frames have been removed and replaced with the handmade wooden sourronds, which have been carefully sanded, sealed and varnished. As soon as all of the activities that generate dust are completed, the glaziers will move in and install the new doublle glazed panes. Once the varnishing has been completed the saloon and cabins will be fitted with the upholstered headlings and the end will be in sight.

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