Boat Construction Update 6 – White Mesh & “Laz”

Each time we visit Kosmos, something else is done. Sometimes it is an obvious change, such as the white mesh covers up on the windows:

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Other times you have to look in places such as the lazarette. Err, the where? We were going to link to Dictionary.com for the definition for the less nautically savvy, but it gave us this definition: “Lazarette n. hospital for persons with infectious diseases (especially leprosy).” Ummmm…  Continue reading

Boat Construction Update 5 – Lots to do…

Lots of people have been suspicious looking at the pictures. Kosmos looks pretty done, yet we say we will be taking possession in May. They even see the boat happily driving along in one picture. What could there possibly be left to do? People wonder if they are holding our boat hostage or something. Shall we swoop in with swords and pirate hats to take the boat right now? Calm down, here is some picture proof there is more to do. Continue reading

Boat Construction Update 4 – Boatyard and Bottoms

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If you stick something in the sea water it does not take too long for it to be covered in furry green marine growth.  To reduce the growth special paint is applied to the bottom of boats. Of course you need to take the boat out of the water to do this, and I got to take some pictures before the bottom painting. It was certainly interesting and educational to see the boat out of water. Continue reading