Launch

The launch position was not so practical.

Launch Day

 IdeesfixVIII got launched on 10 May 2014 arround 15:00.

A bit of deck cleaning kept Marlon plenty busy.

Launch debriefing.

Keel assembly

IdeesfixVIII gets placed over keel ready for assembly.

Keel is crane lifted into mount position.

Engine service, Polishing, Graphics, Copper Coat Activation

The super team who got everything going, sandpapering, copper coat painting, copper coat activation, polishing, cleaning.  IdeesfixVIII looks very happy.  Copper coat activation was done using grid 320.

The 4JH4E Yanmar engine got a full service including the SD50 saildrive and is ready for operation.

Crane to flip keel and move hull

A 50 Ton crane was used to flip the keel in order to paint it's port side.  The hull got also moved 80 cm to the rear in order to paint the masked berth resting areas.  The keel and bulb are very stable once placed upright.  With a rope attached to the top plate three people were unable to tilt her down.  The crane had to pull her side wise to make her tilt to the other side.

The port rear side rest area during the paint phase with three layers on.