Quiet-Craft Yachts
P.O. Box 34280
Bradenton, FL 34280
Phone: 941-795-5225

Below are Thumbnails of the construction of this boat. Building began in April, 2005 with the stripping of a fiberglass hull from a 20' Helson centerboard sailboat. This hull was a good donor since it was solid fiberglass, not cored. We removed the decks, cockpit, floors and the centerboard well back to the hull "bathtub".

We hope that you enjoy the construction and the results.

Please feel free to email with your inquiries or questions.

Best Regards,
Robert Mulligan

20' fiberglass yacht with epoxy coated pine and fir trim. It is powered either by a 9.8 HP Gasoline outboard and/or an Electric Trolling motor powered with Batteries. (Use your Back Button to Come Back to this Area)

Shown is the original fiberglass sailboat that was used as the donor hull.
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The original "donor" vessel was a solid (no-core) fiberglass Helson centerboard sloop. The boat was stripped down to its bare "bathtub" and the new epoxy coated wood decks and cabin were added.
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Shown is the original fiberglass transom. Compare to the beautiful epoxy/varnish covered mahagony transom in photo shown below.
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Side view of the original boat.
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Hull is stripped back to the bare "bathtub" and the new framing is being installed.
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The original foredeck has been cut away and shown is the new oak and pine framing, including the heavy Sampson Post.
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Shown are the uprights for the foredeck framing.
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Another view of the foredeck being built including the cabin sides and front.
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Foredeck and Side Decks are in place, along with the cabin walls. All Decking was coated with epoxy to seal the wood.
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Another view of the cabin being built, plus the hull primed and painted flat white, with light green bottom paint.
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Cabin is now installed with top, plus the pine Rub Rails.
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Detail of the foredeck non-skid, painted pale yellow.
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Cabin roof, 1/4 round trim, all Epoxy coated and varnished.
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Detail of the Tongue and Groove Pine interior.
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Side decks are laminated Fir, epoxy coated. Note the area where the original Centerboard was removed and rebuilt using epoxy and polyester fiberglass.
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Detail of the Tongue & Groove Pine interior and the rebuilt former centerboard area. Note the construction of the engine mount.
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Another view of the interior and stern area.
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This is a good view of the new mahagony transom, epoxy lamainated to the orignal fiberglass structure. The marine ply was further coated with epoxy/varnish and then all edges sealed with epoxy fiberglass tape. Note the long through-bolts used to secure the engine mounting bracket to the transom.
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Views of the framing for the stern area.
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The completed boat showing the fabric top, top framing and the masts. The forward mast has a "steam" whistle that is powered from an onboard air pump.
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Shown is the engine mount and the finishing details.
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Note the beautiful epoxy/varnish coated Fir side decking.
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Another view of the Fir side decking plus the stern area with the "ships" wheel. The steering is a new Teleflex Rack and Pinion cable system.
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A stern to front view showing the cabin and interior.
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"A Classic River Launch", ready for your next cruise...
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