Building the first work boat at Marina Carenero Panama

Rick and Judy on S/V CHASING SUNSETS needs a 16 foot work boat for small jobs. Rick said "I'll build it". A basic utility boat design with a sealed double bottom, a bow void space and a rear sealed seat void - all to provide reserve flotation. Rick says, "This is going to haul plenty of stuff to our tropical island".

Two weeks later after Rick's 80 man-hours, 7 sheets of 1/2" plywood, several PVC pipes for rub-rail gunnels, ten 2x4s for a keel and structural supports along with 20+ gallons of polyester resin and many yards of fiberglass matting... Rick sanded and painted the entire boat... the next day it was side-launched with the help of the boaters in the Carenero Marina.

Outfitting was completed overnight with deck cleats, lifting eyes, fenders and bottom anti-foul paint, Judy added a touch of class sewing a sunshade color coordinated top to match the beautiful side stripes. 

KUDOS! NICE JOB!

Here are pixs of the maiden voyage to their island...