Construction: Week 45 - Appliances, AV Equipment & Engine Controls

Rarely have my predictions been even close to accurate on when something might be installed.  But last week I actually got one right when I predicted that the galley appliances would be installed this week (photo 10).  The yard also installed the equipment in the AV cabinet this week (photo 11).

There was also great progress in the pilothouse and, for a change, the equipment is uncovered so you can get a good look at the finished control station.  The pilothouse looks fabulous

1. Hull port side view
Stainless steel ___________ just under the anchors



2. Flybridge / Boat Deck
Sink cover installed (starboard side of flybridge

3. Flybridge
Grill installed last week
Hinges on grill cabinets
Hinges on port side storage cabinet
Light switch (to the right of the grill 

4. Boat deck - No change

5. VIP SR - No change

6. Guest SR - No change

7. Master looking aft
Master head finished and sealed off (right side of photo)
Door frames installed

8. Master SR - No change

9. Pilot House
Stainless steel hand holds (either side of helm)
Storage draw to the left of the helm
Caterpillar engine controls (center of the panel)
Light switches (left side of panel on the port bulkhead)
VHF radios and remote mounted (either side of the helm)
Window mullions closed off

10. Galley looking to starboard
GE Monogram Microwave
Stainless steel back splash (below microwave)
GE Monogram Cooktop (under wraps)
GE Monogram Oven (hard to see)
GE Monogram Dishwasher (behind fan - not visible)
Sink
Sink back splash installed and protected
Trash compactor (left of fan)

Explanatory Note: Trash compactor story: The manufacturer shipped the wrong unit.  We had intended the compactor to have a stainless steel front.  The one shipped is designed for wood paneling.  Outer Reef offered us a choice.  They would re-order the correct unit or install teak paneling on the unit shipped.  We opted for the teak paneling as we think it will look better.

11. Salon looking aft
Frame for 46 inch TV (which rises on a power lift)
Equipment installed in the AV cabinet (to worker's right)

12. Salon looking forward
Progress on the recessed ceiling

13. Engine room looking aft - No change

14. Engine room looking forward
Hydraulic pump gauge on starboard bulkhead

15. Lazarette looking to port
Hydraulic system for davit (on top of auxiliary fuel tank)
Central vacuum system (just aft of the auxiliary fuel tank)
Site gauge on auxiliary fuel tank
Door on aft center cabinet

16. Lazarette looking to starboard
Workbench and storage cabinet complete
Doors on both starboard side cabinets
 

Written by Les.