Armide report January 2nd 2018

Teak deck margins being fitted round hatch openings.

The teak arch-board at the stern – dry fitting checks

Lead ingots for the forepeak ballast

Lead ingots bolted to the outboard surfaces of the bilge stringers in the forepeak

Joinery detail in the owners’ cabin – solid oak

Joinery detail in the owners’ cabin – solid oak

Teak detail from the doghouse construction

Teak detail from the doghouse construction

Teak skylights under construction

Copper riveting the bronze strap to the rudder blade

Bronze lower rudder bearing being fitted prior to assembly and welding

Rudder slot in deck being checked for alignment

Bow-thruster fairing piece in foam-cored GRP

Main saloon joinery

Bronze skin fitting at aft port quarter being dry fitted

Sipo fairing pieces being attached to hull at hollow areas in topsides