pisces 121 'La Pas' construction photos


awaiting her mast
'La Pas' sails proudly display her number 'J2'- the second Pisces to grace Japan's waters


Jean working on the rig, carbon spars Awlgriped white
Boat is moved outside to dry fit rig and sails


Deck surfaces are painted
Hardware installation in progress


All the parts are beginning to come together- cuddy doors installed
Teak cockpit sole installation progressing nicely


Jean begins engine installation
Fitting trim


Tools of the trade- calipers, hand planes and sanders used to shape and fit the coamings
Coamings and cuddy sides are fitted and installed


Coaming/cabin side installation has begun
Stephen uses a laser level (lower Right) to get just the right precision cut


Cabin sides preliminary fit
Aft view of cabin and side decks


Stephen fine tuning
Deck installation completed


Cuddy cabin shelving installation
Foredeck preliminary installation


Stephen works on engine installation
Bottom painted and engine shaft in place


Inner transom laminates in process


Ballast installation
Interprotect epoxy bottom primer


Stephen skillfully pieces teak sole together
Teak cockpit sole completed and awaiting installation


Cuddy shelves and forward hatch installed
Teak cuddy cabin sides laminated and shaped


Stephen installing forward hatch
Small parts awaiting installation


Initial bulkheads roughed in
View from the transom in the shop- wood will be forthcoming soon


A Hull is born! Pisces 121 shortly after coming out of the mold
Moving the hull into the lower woodworking shop
