NOTE TO READERS: ARTICLE UNDER CONSTRUCTION. PROGRESS DETAILS WILL FOLLOW SHORTLY.Written by Les
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Contruction: Week 46 – Taiwan Launch
Another major milestone. The yard launched Guided Discovery. Notice that they have removed the protective covering from the hull and the fashion stripe. For the first time we can “see” her hull “unprotected.’1. On the cradle and movin…
Construction: Week 45 – Galley Close-ups
One of last week’s significant events was the installation of the galley appliances. It was also significant in that the week before I had accurately predicted their installation, which was unique given that my prediction record to date…
Koahsiung Adventures – Temple Visits
Note to Readers: I visited the sites in this article between October 12 -17. The delay is due to my inability to transfer photos of the Tao temples from my iPad to my computer. I finally resorted to transferring them via email but that…
Construction: Week 45 – Appliances, AV Equipment & Engine Controls
Rarely have my predictions been even close to accurate on when something might be installed. But last week I actually got one right when I predicted that the galley appliances would be installed this week (photo 10). The yard also…
Construction: Week 44 – Awesome Progress
NOTICE TO READERS: ARTICLE UNDER CONSTRUCTION. THIS NOTICE WILL BE REMOVED WHEN THE ARTICLE IS FINISHED1. Port viewStainless steel rails on Portuguese bridge and bulwarksStainless steel rails on boat deck2. OverviewDavit installed (port side…
Construction: Week 43 – Progress While There
THIS ARTICLE IS UNDER CONTRUCTIONHoward took these photos on Friday afternoon, October 18, 24 hours after my departure from Koahsiung. Therefore, I was on site and saw most of the progress as it occurred. The posting is actually a week late…
Shipyard Visit: Koahsiung Adventures – Exploring the Harbor
I arrived at the Grand Hi-Lai Hotel around 12:30 PM on Friday after close to 30 hours of travel from the time I left our Chicago home. Needless to say I was jet lagged (and remain so as I write this article some 12 days later).Awa…
Shipyard Visit: Going Behind the Scenes – Engines & Machinery
Note to Readers: This article is very technical.Below are three photos. The first is that of a finished engine room. The second and third are of my engine room as of Week 42. Finished engine room looking aftWeek 42.&nbs…
Shipyard Visit: Week 43 – Upclose and Personal
This will be the first in a series of articles on the Taiwan and the visit to the shipyard. There is literally so much to write about. So without further ado.Note: Diana opted out on this trip. So I was solo.I departed Chicago for Koa…
