A “before” shot: Starboard view while still in Alameda. Life raft on deck by the jerry cans ready for mounting.
Another “before” shot: Port quarter view in the slip in Alameda.
Construction:
Sergio sizes up the project
Starboard side: rails cut and stanchion removed in prep for arch.
Hoisting arch into place for test fitting
Test fitting
The old rails have been cut and will be integrated into new arch
Sergio welding
And, the finished product:
“After” shot. It’s hard to see much with all of that marina background stuff. I need to get Milagro out to an anchorage and take better photos.
Another “after” shot.
A great solution and know that Sergio and crew did excellent work. Everyone in Hawaii has marveled over his work!