Next year I hope to be able to spend more time enjoying the event, rather than trying to finish up and get the boat over to the docks.   Which brings us to the skinny on the Hull #1 and her debute.  As always it seems, a plan never quite goes as planned, especially when you are short on time.  The boat was to leave Ocean Isle Marina and Yacht Club on Tuesday after the CAT PAR test and head toward Beaufort.  The test went fine but we were a little over propped, so final numbers are still out in the air.  Into the current we turned  up to 2245 and with the current 2260, so some prop work and will still have appox. another 100 rpms to go.  But the good news was, even over propped we hit 40.9 kts, so we are really pleased with the preformance and can't wait to get her tuned in.

With the day running long, we decided to make it to Wrightsville Beach and tie up at the Bridge Tender over night and shoot out Masonboro early Wednesday morning and head  towards Beaufort.  Once we cleared Masonbor Inet, we were met by a ENE 15 kt plus wind, on the quarter bow.  We set her at 1800 rpm and managed to ease thru it at 30.8 kts without the first bit of spray on us.  The starboard cockpit stern covering board was all that go wet.  Not to shabby for our first ocean run.

Once we arrived in Beaufort, alot of work on the interior and touch up paint had to be finished up.  So we pulled her into a local yard and everyone set up shop.  I have to thank all of the guys and girls efforts, but it seemed every step forward we would take, a 1/2 set back would jump  up. 

The captains party began on Thursday evening but we were only able to be there in spirit and it was a great time with great food and spirits.  We would have to wait one more day to bring the boat over.

As Friday drove on, I had to finally make a decission on getting her to the docks or not.  So, I told everyone to stop what they  were doing and start cleaning everything up.  The interior panel walls were not finished, not due to anyones fault exept old man time, we just didn't have enough.  We set the exterior cushions in place and we were finally on our way to the Beaufort City Docks around 8:30 pm.  The winds were howling out of the SW at 20 kts and that meant it was going to blow me straight into the docks.  As we approached the docks, it was dark and all we could see were the lights from the water front and the heat lighting in the front on the way.  It was actually pretty cool looking back at it now but I can assure you, I wasn't real thrilled about the wind and current we were about to encounter.

Just before pulling up to the water front, we turned all of the exterior lighting on, and man does this thing light up.  I went to nose her in but realized real quick that was not going to work, so I pull out spin her around and tell the boys to hold on.  Only two choices, put her in the hole or knock the crap out of the bulkhead with 200 plus people watching.  Fortunately, we came in hot and slid right in to a large ovation.  It could not have been written out any better, so what do I have a right to complain about over the last 4 days. 

The rest of the night and Saturday went great with lots of people coming by and looking at her.  Everyone was very positive with their comments and especially about the lines and space of the boat.  Saturday morning we were priviledge to have Dean Travis Clark, of Marlin Mag., on board for her first trails.  We will be waiting anxiously to hear the out come.

Both Dennis and I would like to thank everyone that has been part of this new beginning.  If the dock talk and buzz around remains, we just may be onto something really special here.  From the beginning, this has always been about doing things right, only the hightest quality, and providing something a little bit different and not being scared to step outside the box.

I will be posting some pics from Beaufort late in the week.  John took some photos, as I didn't quit have time for it.  And I would also like to thank  you, John Gore, for all your dedication and hard work, that you would never find in any other Broker anywhere, period!!

Who's Ready To Start Another Dream!!!!

Scott

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Here is a running shot, more pics have been added to the Yachts Page.

Everyone is invited to stop by the shop or by the marina on Tuesday to see her go in the water.  Aprox. splash time will be around 12:00 noon.

I will try to get some new pics up this weekend.

Scott

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On the construction side, cabinets are being installed along with teak toe rail, coaming, covering boards, and cockpit.  All soft goods are being made now as well.  Mechanical and electrical are the big areas of work being performed now. 

Check out this ad with the artist rendering of the boat that will be in the Barta Boys and Girls Club Billfish tournament brochure.  The boat will be sitting at the Beaufort Docks for the tournament starting July 15, 2009.

On the boat building side, Danny Martin and crew delivered the remaining interior teak cabinets today and install will begin tomorrow.  They turned out awesome, with a high gloss finish.  Most of the bridge and cockpit construction is complete and sanding and fairing are going on strong.  Woody started on the teak toe rail today as well.

Some pics of the cabinets and toe rail where added to the yacht galler, so give them a look.

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On the construction side, nearly all of the bridge components are installed.  Including seating, console, live well/ tuna tubes, ice maker cabinets, tackle cabinet, and helm step.  The remainder of interior cabinets will be here Monday and installation next week.  Just in time for Cathy with Crystal Coast Interiors to take patterns for soft goods.  Also, next week we will be beginning with the teak toe rail, cock pit, coaming, and cover boards. 

This update wouldn't be complete with out mentioning we are officially on board as the boat builder and captains meeting party sponsors for the Barta Boys and Girls Club Billfish Tournament located in Beaufort, NC on July 15-18, 2009.  Check out there link http://www.bartabillfish.com/ and help us support this great cause and event.  This will be the coming out party for the Island Style Custom Yachts, Q42 Express.  As she will be located front and center at the Beaufort Waterfront for all to see and tour.  And with a little luck, we will even get a little fish slim on her.

So, if you are in the area, stop on by the shop and check things out.  Because it is happening fast and it is truely amazing to see it come together.  Check out the updated photos under the YACHT page as well.

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Monday started another 9 day stretch and since the last update things have progressed nicely.  The cockpit, bridge floor, and foredeck have all been permately installed and glassed.  The shower is set along with the berth cedar lined teak cabinet with high gloss finish.  Man that thing is beautiful and I can't wait to see the rest of the cabinets installed week after next.  The mechanical and electrical systems continue, as we have brought on Kenny Wells, another one of the well known experiences from Wanchese.  Air boxes are in and glassed and 85% of the engine room hook up is complete, with custom battery boxes, recessed switches, and all.  Bridge wings and windscreen are almost completely installed and I will take some pictures at the beginning of next week to update.  This thing looks sleek and mean, and already looks like she's running out the building.  The custom valving for the tuna tubes and livewells are being installed, with easy access and maximum managebility in mind.  All fuel lines, racors, and oil exchange lines have been run and connected.  Next week the power steering system will be complete.

This weekend Tim Daly with Carolina Custom Towers will be here taking measurements and starting on the tower and tops.  Also, we have a fairing crew coming this weekend to beginning on the outside of the hull while we finish up the top side.  They will then move right on up top.  With the time crunch we are just in need of more professional, experienced hands.

So if you get back from fishing early and want to see what it takes to build a true custom sportfishing yacht, stop on by the shop.  We will be there early and late, all weekend long.  Bring the kids also, there's nothing quite like seeing a kids eyes light up when they walk in the shop and see this huge boat towering over them.

Have a great weekend and keep them lines tight!!!!!!!!!!!

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Also, this months issue of Marlin magazine has our first 1/2 page advertisement in it.  In the upcoming months, the ads will vary each month and a write up for "On The Drawing Board" is being processed with all the details of the boat and build.  We are set to test the boat with Dean Travis Clarke, Executive Editor of Marlin magazine, at the Barta Boy and Girls Club Marilin tournament in Beaufort, NC in mid July. 

Another group on board is Mrs. Deborah White with adMedia Incorporated.  We look forward to their expertise in marketing and PR for the upcoming launch of the boat.

Now, to the important items.  The Q42 construction UPDATE!!!! 

The foredeck has been temporarily set.  Allowing for the bridge wings to be templated and cut, the forward wind screen has been jigged and molded, and the chart deck has been glass onto the deck.  All of these components have been constructed of composite materials and fiberglass.  With the foredeck set and the interior bulkheads in place, Danny Martin with D & W Cabinetry, was able to come in and make all of his templates for all of the cabinetry, sofas, berth, and storage lockers.  They will all be constructed of teak with a high gloss finish, and are already well on their well to being finished.

On the mechanical and hookup side, all of the equipment has been installed in the laz.  Including underwater lights, macerator pumps, bilge pumps, rudder ports and bearing, rudders, power steering cylinders and tie bar, and trim tabs to name a few.  With those items complete we were able to set the cockpit and permanently glass it in.  In the engine room, the exhaust system, from Marine Exhaust, has been completed, racors mounted, raw water intakes and valving are in, and all AC and refrigeration compressors installed.  The bridge sole was removed for easier installation of engine room equipment and to install the top hats for the air intakes.  On the next work cycle, the bridge floor will be permanently installed and bridge seating will begin.

Small parts are still being molded.  The shower was molded of composite and fiberglass.  That's right, no wood in the shower.  Battery boxes, lids, drain trunks, refrig and freezer boxes, in floor boxes, and waterways are a few items still being molded.

Well, that's a briefing of what's happening in the world of fiberglass from Ocean Isle Beach, NC over the past few weeks.  Things are really getting interesting, so stop on by the shop and take a look for yourself.  Words or pictures just don't do the job that's going on here justice.

Scott

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