added 12/19/08

Finally, in November 08, the first 41was launched. She passed her EU Certification as Class A, Open Ocean, went in the water with no hassles, floating right side up even! She handles well and flat out supposedly hit 10 knots. That of course seriously sucks fuel but it was interesting to see she could do it.

She'll be getting hand rails soon.

The owner wanted a very simple galley so there's just an electric stove top and a small sink. There will probably be a microwave later. However the plans show a fully galley with stove/oven, big fridge, double sink, and the like. This is a custom boat and as a result, you can organize things anyway you want! That's part of the reason to order a custom boat!

Looking Forward from Owner's Cabin

View from other side of cabin. Note the fine woodwork.

Kaya and I toasting, well, I forget what this one was for! But a successful completion of the first 41-Plus, having it not only float right side up but even pass the EU's Class A Open Ocean Certification process, is one of 'em!

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