Boats

Boat Build – Jarrett Bay 90 Project Ireland / Jaruco

Follow the boat build of the 90-foot Jarrett Bay, the largest ever made by Jarrett Bay

By Staff

Updated: December 16, 2016

Construction of Jarrett Bay Boatworks 90

Strong back construction is nearing completion. Courtesy Jarrett Bay Boatworks

The jig is almost complete. The next step will be to “true” it up and secure everything Courtesy Jarrett Bay Boatworks

Shear band installed on both sides Courtesy Jarrett Bay Boatworks

Side planking complete with surface prep beginning for glass work Courtesy Jarrett Bay Boatworks

Stringers being tabbed to bulkheads before planking of bottom resumes. Courtesy Jarrett Bay Boatworks

The hull completely glassed and primed. Courtesy Jarrett Bay Boatworks

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Heavy coat of primer is left in the sun for a full day to bake. Courtesy Jarrett Bay Boatworks

After a day of baking in the sun, she is ready for her flip over the travel basin. Courtesy Jarrett Bay Boatworks

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Painters fair the hull with the minimum thickness to save weight. Courtesy Jarrett Bay Boatworks

The massive foredeck mold is receives her fairing. Courtesy Jarrett Bay Boatworks

Crews cut the hole for the bow thruster. Courtesy Jarrett Bay Boatworks

Equipment and systems throughout the engine room and pump room are mocked up for future installation. Courtesy Jarrett Bay Boatworks

The foredeck mold is almost ready for its final coat. Courtesy Jarrett Bay Boatworks

Workers make progress in the engine room and with exhausts. Courtesy Jarrett Bay Boatworks

Safety rails installed while anchor locker work commences. Courtesy Jarrett Bay Boatworks

An overhead view of the many walls that have been glued and tabbed in. Courtesy Jarrett Bay Boatworks

A template is being built for the mid-engine room bulkhead. Courtesy Jarrett Bay Boatworks

The engine room and pump room have been faired and are nearly ready for primer. Courtesy Jarrett Bay Boatworks

The mezzanine mockup is being prepared. Courtesy Jarrett Bay Boatworks

Ireland's impressive size is seen for the first time outside the shed since flipping the hull. Courtesy Jarrett Bay Boatworks

With both engines resting on their beds, all mounting points are marked before removing them to tap the anchor points. Courtesy Jarrett Bay Boatworks

This compact Seakeeper 35 unit weighs nearly 2 tons but can easily quell roll in a vessel over 100 feet in length. Courtesy Jarrett Bay Boatworks

The foredeck is faired and primed. Courtesy Jarrett Bay Boatworks

11 significant pieces are now permanently fitted. Courtesy Jarrett Bay Boatworks

The pump room now permanently houses the water chiller assembly, the Atlas power system manager, and the Seakeeper gyro. Courtesy Jarrett Bay Boatworks

The salon floor landed perfectly in place and will be glued. Courtesy Jarrett Bay Boatworks

The galley floor is getting minor scribing to settle into its exact spot. Courtesy Jarrett Bay Boatworks

A look from above before the foredeck is installed. Courtesy Jarrett Bay Boatworks

The front (or brow) of the composite-rich cabin arrives. Courtesy Jarrett Bay Boatworks

Composite cabin is assembled and gluing and tabbing can begin. Courtesy Jarrett Bay Boatworks

MTU engines are installed. Courtesy Jarrett Bay Boatworks

Crane assists in marrying the composite cabin to the main hull structure. Courtesy Jarrett Bay Boatworks

Project Ireland's new home is barely big enough end to end. Courtesy Jarrett Bay Boatworks

With the cabin installed, work begins in the galley and salon area. Courtesy Jarrett Bay Boatworks

Cabin and bridge are faired. Courtesy Jarrett Bay Boatworks

Fairing progress on the foredeck, side decks, sheer bumpers, cabin, and bridge surround. Courtesy Jarrett Bay Boatworks

Aft bridge deck/mezzanine ribs are in and bridge hatch opening is built to its final size. Courtesy Jarrett Bay Boatworks

Window frames are installed in the cabin. Courtesy Jarrett Bay Boatworks

The tuna door is fitted to the transom. Courtesy Jarrett Bay Boatworks

Work on cabin molding and hand hold is nearly complete. Courtesy Jarrett Bay Boatworks

Bow pulpit is constructed and installed. Courtesy Jarrett Bay Boatworks

Majority of the boat is in a state of primer, nearing time for the top coat. Courtesy Jarrett Bay Boatworks

The bow pulpit takes up the last bit of space available in the length of the building. Courtesy Jarrett Bay Boatworks

The shafts have been dry fitted and aligned. Final alignment takes place after the boat has rested in the water a couple hours. Courtesy Jarrett Bay Boatworks

All the plumbing in the boat eventually leads back to the pump room for final connection. Courtesy Jarrett Bay Boatworks

Hull 62 received her top coat and black mask. Courtesy Jarrett Bay Boatworks

The Jarrett Bay 90 after her tower install. Courtesy Jarrett Bay Boatworks

Teak covering boards are ready for installation and final shaping. Courtesy Jarrett Bay Boatworks

The Jarrett Bay 90 after her tower install. Courtesy Jarrett Bay Boatworks

Profile photo with tower installed. Courtesy Jarrett Bay Boatworks

Progress in the mezzanine. Courtesy Jarrett Bay Boatworks

Final touches in the engine and pump rooms. Courtesy Jarrett Bay Boatworks

Galley progress. Courtesy Jarrett Bay Boatworks

Hull 62 makes her way to the basin for round 1 of systems testing and sea trials. Courtesy Jarrett Bay Boatworks

Engine and pump room systems are tested. Courtesy Jarrett Bay Boatworks

Bridge helm is readied for final finishing. Courtesy Jarrett Bay Boatworks

Forward seating and integrated storage on bridge. Courtesy Jarrett Bay Boatworks

A view from the cockpit looking towards to buggy top. Courtesy Jarrett Bay Boatworks

Exterior shot of the complete 90-foot Jaruco. Courtesy Jarrett Bay Boatworks

Jaruco is finally complete and on the water. Courtesy Jarrett Bay Boatworks

This time lapse video shows the installation of one of the two massive MTU 16V Series 2000 diesel engines on Jarrett Bay's new 90-footer, Project Ireland, which is making progress toward its scheduled spring 2017 completion.

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