Don
Blackman has been building boats for many years. The quality
and craftsmanship
that goes into every boat is remarkable. Some of that effort
is captured on these pages that chronical the 2002 building
of a 26' Billfisher. If you want to
see it live, stop by the Blackman shop and talk to Don
or Steve Blackman. Until then, just click on any picture
below to start the tour!
....... These
are from the start of the project. Getting the mold ready
to go.
....... After
the mold is ready, the process of laying up the hull begins.
....... While
work is progressing on the hull, the galley cabinets are
fabricated
....... Bulkheads
are added and cabinets are fastened to the hull
......
 After
weeks of laying up the hull, it's finally taken from the
mold
......
 Now
with the hull out of the mold progress quickens
....... Additional
molds are used in the construction
......
 Various
components popped from the molds and assembled
......  Fly
bridge is installed
......
 Engine
work started and the graphics are installed
....... .. Engine
and head installed
......
 Finishing
touches
......
 Electronics
and Canvas
......
 Seatrial!
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