FPB 97-1 Aluminum Plate Shipment Arrives – Plate Cutting Begins Soon

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A milestone in the FPB 97 program – the first shipment of aluminum plate has arrived from the distributors where it has been in storage.

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This is of course 5000 series alloy, with certs on its metalurgy.

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A small part of the inventory, which will soon be on the bed of the computer driven cutter.

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Meanwhile, the building extension is almost complete. Just a few more concrete slab pours and a bit of siding to go.


Posted by Steve Dashew  (August 16, 2012)




One Response to “FPB 97-1 Aluminum Plate Shipment Arrives – Plate Cutting Begins Soon”

  1. Paul Says:

    Hi Steve
    Why are all the winches and thruster that you use electric?
    I notice on other yachts that hydraulic winches and thrusters are an option or standard.
    Awesome boats