Most production boats from 35 to 55 feet share a hidden construction secret: the structural grid. Instead of building piece-by-piece inside the boat, manufacturers build an internal "skeleton" separately, install the interior systems, and then drop the entire unit into the hull.How It’s MadeThe Hull: Builders lay up the hull using fiberglass or a wood-core sandwich.The Grid: An internal skeleton is built and fully outfitted before installation.The Bond: The grid is coated in methacrylate—an aerospace-grade structural glue.The Drop: The grid is lowered into the hull, creating a bond that holds the entire structure together.This efficient process allows for high-strength, long-lasting boats without the massive price tag of custom manufacturing. 📗 Get My Book https://bethecaptain.com #BoatBuilding #YachtDesign #MarineEngineering #HowItsMade #SailingLife #Fiberglass #BoatMaintenance #Maritime #ProductionBoats

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Hayrack boom option A Sparcraft Masts option that allows the mast and stack pack to consume less vertical space. This one is another upgrade and another one we will have on Mira. We originally thought about the in-boom furling option, but when this option was added, we changed our minds. Advantages: Allows the boom to be lowered (and with changes to how the spinnaker halyard exits) the mast can get below 65’ from the water (ICW bridge compliant) with no change to sail area Wider sail flaking area which makes putting the sail away easier This also allows the lazy jacks to attach further outboard on the boom, making snagging battens while hoisting way less likely Disadvantages It cost more. Way less than the inboom furling system, but still about a $4k upgrade

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Feather Stars are a crinoid that is typically found anchored to the bottom on coral reefs. On occasion you can find them using their feathery arms to go for a swim. This one was spotted while diving in Komodo National Park aboard All Star Aurora Liveaboard.

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