Heatwave dinghy by Keith Callaghan
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Building Diary

July 2003: Gerry Ledger has been given the job of building the prototype. The frames have been erected, and Stuart and I await the building with anticipation.

8 September 2003: Stuart and I meet Gerry to review progress with the construction of the prototype, and to discuss details of the deck layout. She's looking good!

3 October 2003: The decking is nearly completed. The boat as shown in the later photos below (ie with deck fitted) weighs 62kg. We discussed the fittings layout, and look forward to the launch in about a month. Gerry please note!

8 November 2003: Gerry has almost finished painting the hull. It only remains for the fittings to be added.

Here are some pictures of the building of the prototype Heatwave - click on the picture to see a larger version.
Stuart Gurney and Gerry Ledger survey Heatwave's frames, 14 July 2003 Heatwave's frames nearing completion 8 September 2003: Stuart Gurney and Gerry Ledger 8 September 2003
8 September 2003 8 September 2003: Stuart Gurney and Keith Callaghan 3 October 2003: Deck is nearing completion 3 October 2003: view from quarter
3 October 2003: the hull before final finishing 3 October 2003: view towards the transom 8 November 2003: the hull is finished 8 November 2003: the designer and builder survey the finished hull

Stuart got the boat rigged for the first time at dusk on Friday, November 28. - click on the picture to see a larger version.

 Stuart Gurney hoists Heatwave's sail for the first time, 28 November 2003

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