Soon now…
Cochise makes her journey to the launch facility this weekend.
Depending on weather, sometime next week it begins.
There is no firm schedule. We will try for daily, albeit very short, updates once the fun starts. We guarantee it is not going to be dull.
Posted by Steve Dashew (June 2, 2016)
June 2nd, 2016 at 10:35 am
Steve,
You accomplished your goal of adding a different look with the new bow decor. Very nice touch, you’ll likely see it on boats that follow, at least on one more……enjoy every day.
June 2nd, 2016 at 2:30 pm
I’ll be the first to ask – what’s the plate on the transom under the CO / GEO ? A soft patch for one day removing some piece of equipment in the stern workshop?
June 3rd, 2016 at 8:38 am
Early on there was a dorade box with a grill detailed into the corner of the lockers. This was later eliminated, but the plate had already been cut out. So, we had the choice of welding in a section with the weld lines showing, putting in a faux grill, or making a cover for access to the corner which was otherwise difficult to get into.
June 2nd, 2016 at 3:20 pm
Well done, bring it on!
Would be interesting to be there for the ride.
June 2nd, 2016 at 5:55 pm
I’m excited…
June 3rd, 2016 at 7:25 am
Hey Steve,
trust me, you can´t imagine how much we are all looking forward to your updates
cheers Michael
June 3rd, 2016 at 8:10 am
What is behind that panel that has the “CO” in Cochise? Can’t wait to see her in the water.
June 3rd, 2016 at 8:39 am
The upper corner of the locker, (see more detailed answer earlier).
June 3rd, 2016 at 11:44 am
How did y’all come to pick the name “Cochise” …?
June 4th, 2016 at 10:23 am
Long story, James:
The two of us had not discussed it and independently came up with this as a possibility while driving through the the area he lived on the way back from the holidays. You can look him up on the Internet for details. Cochise, a Chiricahua Apache chief, is a historical figure we have always admired, and somehow the name feels right for FPB 781.