Inside IYRS: We're baaaaack! Part 3

Written by: Tom
2/22/2010 8:53 PM

And now, a look at one of the power boats.

Let's start off with the Chris Craft. About a month ago, it was still upside down, with the crew doing the final sanding and fairing of the hull.

Next job is a group varnishing of the topsides.

Yep, those are painting trays and rollers. There's a lot of flat surface to coat here, and nothing works quite as well as a good foam roller for this kind of job.

After the varnish had dried the next day, it was time to drill a hole in the keel for the prop shaft. This is a very big deal, as the hole angle has to precisely match the angle of the prop shaft. It's not easy drilling a hole like this with a normal drill, so Warren pulled out his Boring Bar.

Click here to read this entire IYRS Blog entry. (Lots and lots of photos.)