Workshop

Eight months of a Meltem 46

1. 
   Month 1

   1 Lines and mould

   The hull is drawn for the short Aegean chop; the mould is made in our own workshop.

2. 
   Months 2–3

   2 Hull

   Vinylester resin, vacuum infusion. Below the waterline an extra layer protects against osmosis.

3. 
   Months 3–4

   3 Keel and structure

   The cast iron keel is fixed with stainless bolts; the inner grid is laminated to the hull.

4. 
   Months 4–6

   4 Interior

   Oak or mahogany; furniture made in our joinery, varnished by hand.

5. 
   Month 7

   5 Rig and sails

   Mast, shrouds and lines go up; sails are cut to the boat's own measurements.

6. 
   Month 8

   6 Sea trials

   Three days in Bodrum bay: speed, heel, engine and every system. You get the report.

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