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Boat Build – Jarrett Bay 90 Project Ireland / Jaruco

Follow the boat build of the 90-foot Jarrett Bay, the largest ever made by Jarrett Bay
Construction of Jarrett Bay Boatworks 90
Strong back construction is nearing completion. Courtesy Jarrett Bay Boatworks
Construction of Jarrett Bay Boatworks 90
The jig is almost complete. The next step will be to “true” it up and secure everything Courtesy Jarrett Bay Boatworks
Construction of Jarrett Bay Boatworks 90
Shear band installed on both sides Courtesy Jarrett Bay Boatworks
Construction of Jarrett Bay Boatworks 90
Side planking complete with surface prep beginning for glass work Courtesy Jarrett Bay Boatworks
Construction of Jarrett Bay Boatworks 90
Stringers being tabbed to bulkheads before planking of bottom resumes. Courtesy Jarrett Bay Boatworks
Construction of Jarrett Bay Boatworks 90
The hull completely glassed and primed. Courtesy Jarrett Bay Boatworks
Construction of Jarrett Bay Boatworks 90

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Heavy coat of primer is left in the sun for a full day to bake. Courtesy Jarrett Bay Boatworks
Construction of Jarrett Bay Boatworks 90
After a day of baking in the sun, she is ready for her flip over the travel basin. Courtesy Jarrett Bay Boatworks

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Construction of Jarrett Bay Boatworks 90
Painters fair the hull with the minimum thickness to save weight. Courtesy Jarrett Bay Boatworks
Construction of Jarrett Bay Boatworks 90
The massive foredeck mold is receives her fairing. Courtesy Jarrett Bay Boatworks
Construction of Jarrett Bay Boatworks 90
Crews cut the hole for the bow thruster. Courtesy Jarrett Bay Boatworks
Construction of Jarrett Bay Boatworks 90
Equipment and systems throughout the engine room and pump room are mocked up for future installation. Courtesy Jarrett Bay Boatworks
Construction of Jarrett Bay Boatworks 90
The foredeck mold is almost ready for its final coat. Courtesy Jarrett Bay Boatworks
Construction of Jarrett Bay Boatworks 90
Workers make progress in the engine room and with exhausts. Courtesy Jarrett Bay Boatworks
Construction of Jarrett Bay Boatworks 90
Safety rails installed while anchor locker work commences. Courtesy Jarrett Bay Boatworks
Construction of Jarrett Bay Boatworks 90
An overhead view of the many walls that have been glued and tabbed in. Courtesy Jarrett Bay Boatworks
Construction of Jarrett Bay Boatworks 90
A template is being built for the mid-engine room bulkhead. Courtesy Jarrett Bay Boatworks
Construction of Jarrett Bay Boatworks 90
The engine room and pump room have been faired and are nearly ready for primer. Courtesy Jarrett Bay Boatworks
Construction of Jarrett Bay Boatworks 90
The mezzanine mockup is being prepared. Courtesy Jarrett Bay Boatworks
Construction of Jarrett Bay Boatworks 90
Ireland's impressive size is seen for the first time outside the shed since flipping the hull. Courtesy Jarrett Bay Boatworks
Construction of Jarrett Bay Boatworks 90
With both engines resting on their beds, all mounting points are marked before removing them to tap the anchor points. Courtesy Jarrett Bay Boatworks
Construction of Jarrett Bay Boatworks 90
This compact Seakeeper 35 unit weighs nearly 2 tons but can easily quell roll in a vessel over 100 feet in length. Courtesy Jarrett Bay Boatworks
Construction of Jarrett Bay Boatworks 90
The foredeck is faired and primed. Courtesy Jarrett Bay Boatworks
Construction of Jarrett Bay Boatworks 90
11 significant pieces are now permanently fitted. Courtesy Jarrett Bay Boatworks
Construction of Jarrett Bay Boatworks 90
The pump room now permanently houses the water chiller assembly, the Atlas power system manager, and the Seakeeper gyro. Courtesy Jarrett Bay Boatworks
Construction of Jarrett Bay Boatworks 90
The salon floor landed perfectly in place and will be glued. Courtesy Jarrett Bay Boatworks
Construction of Jarrett Bay Boatworks 90
The galley floor is getting minor scribing to settle into its exact spot. Courtesy Jarrett Bay Boatworks
Construction of Jarrett Bay Boatworks 90
A look from above before the foredeck is installed. Courtesy Jarrett Bay Boatworks
Construction of Jarrett Bay Boatworks 90
The front (or brow) of the composite-rich cabin arrives. Courtesy Jarrett Bay Boatworks
Construction of Jarrett Bay Boatworks 90
Composite cabin is assembled and gluing and tabbing can begin. Courtesy Jarrett Bay Boatworks
Construction of Jarrett Bay Boatworks 90
MTU engines are installed. Courtesy Jarrett Bay Boatworks
Construction of Jarrett Bay Boatworks 90
Crane assists in marrying the composite cabin to the main hull structure. Courtesy Jarrett Bay Boatworks
Construction of Jarrett Bay Boatworks 90
Project Ireland's new home is barely big enough end to end. Courtesy Jarrett Bay Boatworks
Construction of Jarrett Bay Boatworks 90
With the cabin installed, work begins in the galley and salon area. Courtesy Jarrett Bay Boatworks
Construction of Jarrett Bay Boatworks 90
Cabin and bridge are faired. Courtesy Jarrett Bay Boatworks
Construction of Jarrett Bay Boatworks 90
Fairing progress on the foredeck, side decks, sheer bumpers, cabin, and bridge surround. Courtesy Jarrett Bay Boatworks
Construction of Jarrett Bay Boatworks 90
Aft bridge deck/mezzanine ribs are in and bridge hatch opening is built to its final size. Courtesy Jarrett Bay Boatworks
Construction of Jarrett Bay Boatworks 90
Window frames are installed in the cabin. Courtesy Jarrett Bay Boatworks
Construction of Jarrett Bay Boatworks 90
The tuna door is fitted to the transom. Courtesy Jarrett Bay Boatworks
Construction of Jarrett Bay Boatworks 90
Work on cabin molding and hand hold is nearly complete. Courtesy Jarrett Bay Boatworks
Construction of Jarrett Bay Boatworks 90
Bow pulpit is constructed and installed. Courtesy Jarrett Bay Boatworks
Construction of Jarrett Bay Boatworks 90
Majority of the boat is in a state of primer, nearing time for the top coat. Courtesy Jarrett Bay Boatworks
Construction of Jarrett Bay Boatworks 90
The bow pulpit takes up the last bit of space available in the length of the building. Courtesy Jarrett Bay Boatworks
Construction of Jarrett Bay Boatworks 90
The shafts have been dry fitted and aligned. Final alignment takes place after the boat has rested in the water a couple hours. Courtesy Jarrett Bay Boatworks
Construction of Jarrett Bay Boatworks 90
All the plumbing in the boat eventually leads back to the pump room for final connection. Courtesy Jarrett Bay Boatworks
Construction of Jarrett Bay Boatworks 90
Hull 62 received her top coat and black mask. Courtesy Jarrett Bay Boatworks
Construction of Jarrett Bay Boatworks 90
The Jarrett Bay 90 after her tower install. Courtesy Jarrett Bay Boatworks
Construction of Jarrett Bay Boatworks 90
Teak covering boards are ready for installation and final shaping. Courtesy Jarrett Bay Boatworks
Construction of Jarrett Bay Boatworks 90
The Jarrett Bay 90 after her tower install. Courtesy Jarrett Bay Boatworks
Construction of Jarrett Bay Boatworks 90
Profile photo with tower installed. Courtesy Jarrett Bay Boatworks
Construction of Jarrett Bay Boatworks 90
Progress in the mezzanine. Courtesy Jarrett Bay Boatworks
Construction of Jarrett Bay Boatworks 90
Final touches in the engine and pump rooms. Courtesy Jarrett Bay Boatworks
Construction of Jarrett Bay Boatworks 90
Galley progress. Courtesy Jarrett Bay Boatworks
Construction of Jarrett Bay Boatworks 90
Hull 62 makes her way to the basin for round 1 of systems testing and sea trials. Courtesy Jarrett Bay Boatworks
Construction of Jarrett Bay Boatworks 90
Hull 62 makes her way to the basin for round 1 of systems testing and sea trials. Courtesy Jarrett Bay Boatworks
Construction of Jarrett Bay Boatworks 90
Hull 62 makes her way to the basin for round 1 of systems testing and sea trials. Courtesy Jarrett Bay Boatworks
Construction of Jarrett Bay Boatworks 90
Engine and pump room systems are tested. Courtesy Jarrett Bay Boatworks
Construction of Jarrett Bay Boatworks 90
Bridge helm is readied for final finishing. Courtesy Jarrett Bay Boatworks
Construction of Jarrett Bay Boatworks 90
Forward seating and integrated storage on bridge. Courtesy Jarrett Bay Boatworks
Construction of Jarrett Bay Boatworks 90
A view from the cockpit looking towards to buggy top. Courtesy Jarrett Bay Boatworks
Construction of Jarrett Bay Boatworks 90
Exterior shot of the complete 90-foot Jaruco. Courtesy Jarrett Bay Boatworks
Construction of Jarrett Bay Boatworks 90
Exterior shot of the complete 90-foot Jaruco. Courtesy Jarrett Bay Boatworks
Construction of Jarrett Bay Boatworks 90
Jaruco is finally complete and on the water. Courtesy Jarrett Bay Boatworks
Construction of Jarrett Bay Boatworks 90
Jaruco is finally complete and on the water. Courtesy Jarrett Bay Boatworks

This time lapse video shows the installation of one of the two massive MTU 16V Series 2000 diesel engines on Jarrett Bay's new 90-footer, Project Ireland, which is making progress toward its scheduled spring 2017 completion.

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