The first pair of panels per side in place. The for'd bulkhead is visible here.

The view from the bow. The transom is in place and the boat is taking shape. She is built on a jig, located in a steel chassis which can be moved around the shop for better space usage.

The seat sides are in place here, sweeping from for'd bulkhead to transom. The transom has external formers to ensure correct camber. These are removed once epoxy and glass work is complete.

The aft 1/4 bulkeads are visible here. The top hull panels are on with their sheerclamp on to ensure fairness. You can see some of the cable ties still in at this stage. They are removed just before glassing the exterior

A chronological leap: The seat tops and seat backs are on, all the compartments fully epoxy coated, the seat storage lockers port and starbd are visible here. In the foreground is the outboard clamp bulkhead.

The view from the bow. The final GRP floor level can be seen from the shelf running round the seat sides, about 4 inches from the bottom. The GRP floor will rest on this. Each BayRaider will also have a GRP centreboard case and a number of other smaller parts.

Rubbing strakes are glued on to the bottom edge of the top hull panel and held while setting with clamps.

The retractable bowsprit is an optional extra and can be used to fly a large asymmetric spinnaker from for improved cross and down wind performance

The aft end, showing the outboard well structure in place. The two vertical pieces of timber are the mast partners for the mizzen. They will also support the main mast when lowered (in it's tabernacle) for transporting on the trailer.

The view forward. The large transverse box beam can be seen here which takes the compression loads from the mast out to the sides.

The ply/timber mock up of the rudder and tiller assembly. The CAD software we use is very good, but nothing quite beats a full size mock-up.

A 4HP short shaft engine in place. When the engine is up, the head can be rotated to take up less space. The engine has full 360 degree freedom when in the down positioning so the boat should be exceptionally maneuverable, even if your engine doesn't have a reverse.

Another view showing the decks in place and the gunwales under clamping. The white/grey compound on the hull is epoxy microlight fairing compound, applied over the glass work.

Here you can see the gunwale and foredeck, as well as the hole for the optional spinnaker bowsprit.

The twin undercoats - International Paints

Th first top coat shows up all the small flaws that still need attention

She starts looking better once the masking tape is removed.

Right way up and on her Bramber Trailer.