Progress Report #02 | April 2023

30/04/2023

Introduction:

Attached is a series of images relating to the works in progress on the Mangusta 104 hull no. 6.

Arrow representatives , Technical manager Matthew Wood and Project manager Harry Noonan have surveyed the build throughout the month of April at the Mangusta facility in Viareggio.

• There is continued practice of correct overlapping of fibre glass matting throughout as well as reinforcement on deck joints with approved bonding/sealing joints.

• There is progess in filling/fairing specifically the hull areas and foredeck.

• The wiring of the vessel is a long fastidious project which we are following with great care. It is ongoing.

• Pipe work ongoing and will continue for a few months yet.

• Cable trays being fitted through beams and and bulkhead fittings .

• We are monitoring usage of correct fillers and ensuring there is no sharp edges in the laminate especially around beam inserts and cable trays.

STERN – BELOW WATERLINE

After last month’s calibration, the area has been primed and Kamewa gaskets are in exact position as per manufactures direction.

STERN / TRANSOM

Fairing work commences on swimming platform.

Stairwells leading to aft deck at early stages of paint preparation. This stairwells will eventually accommodate beautiful teak steps.

MAIN SALON

Below: Main salon ceiling FRP process complete.

Right: Main salon as viewed from aft.

Below: FRP on wheelhouse partition wall. Note the extensive coatings of resin-good practice.

Right: Port side window frame.

WHEELHOUSE / SIDE DECK

Below: Wheelhouse viewed from aft-early stages of development at this time.

Right: View of fairing work on side decks.

FOREDECK

Wheelhouse window frames and locker as viewed from the foredeck.

Whenever a window or hatch is inserted into a sandwich construction on the super structure we carefully check that foam core in surrounding areas are thoroughly and evenly coated in GRP epoxy resin.