Stages of construction

Phase 1

• provision of appropriate construction location
• purchase of wood and tools
• preparation of stencils; batten handling
• making of boat keel
• making and placing of boat ribs

Phase 2

• construction of deck with a cabin
• making of reinforcements; making of motor and anchor holders
• making of planking; WEST system – two layers of planking; 1st layer iroko vertically; 2nd layer mahogany diagonally

Phase 3

• abrasion
• completion of deck jobs
• mast erection

Phase 4

• equipment assembly
• abrasion and painting
• making of sails