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Aqua Jeta

Mar 31, 2011   //   by admin   //   BLOG  //  No Comments
Finally I have a few spare moments to update you all with the progress of Jeta, our latest sponsored hire boat. So many people have been asking about how progress is going, but i just haven’t had chance to update the blog until now – so here’s a few photos taken over a week ago now.

Above – Galley worktop templates fitted and ready to be taken to the granite suppliers.
Above – Engine control panel in place, the 240v and 12v circuits boards have also been installed inside the cupboard.
Above: Oven has been fitted and connected to gas supply pipe.
Above – sweeping stairs in place, this is slightly different to Aqua Leven as we’ve installed a full height cupboard to accommodate a compact washing machine once the owners take over the boat in four years. As this will contain a microwave in the mean time, we’ve installed a mesh grill to allow for ventilation.
Above – Our trade mark solid oak curved block on the corner of the hatch leading you into the boat.
Above: Galley looking from stern.
Above – Gas connections in place. The little green box is a 12v spark generator for the hob. 

Above & Below Saloon – work has started on the seating.

Above – The solid oak capping’s have been put in place on the cabin top.
Above – TV cabinet in place.
Above & Below – Vanity unit with worktop template, this will have granite on to match the galley.

Bedroom – Bed installed, this has an upgraded stainless steel waste tank situated underneath.

Above: Engine in place and just a couple of days off being fully commissioned.
Jeta has now been craned out of the water ready to be taken to a local company who spray paint narrowboats. As we work to tight deadlines we have decided to look a spray painting as an option for our boat builds. Having seen boats spray painted with the same Two Pack Epoxy finish the results are virtually flawless, the colours are also less susceptible to fading and the whole process is quicker than hand painting. Here’s a few photos of the craning out. 

 

All ready for her short journey to the spray shop. Whilst see is gone Jordan and the team will still be continuing with making doors and the movable seating cubes as various measurements have been taken.
I intend to go across to the spray shop next week so i’ll update again with photos and mention a little more about the company involved.
Justin, Jane & Team.
Ps – We are finally up to speed with Facebook and have our own page that we also keep updated with various snippets from the business – just follow the link at the top of the page.