Steelwork 2023

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Steelwork 2023

15 Apr 2023

On January 6, 2023, the Quadra was again towed to SRF shipyard for a new series of work. This time the rudder, propeller shaft, propeller, bow thruster tube, box coolers for the engine and generators, exhausts and other openings/valves in the underwater hull were planned. In other words, many essential items that are barely visible once the ship is back in the water.
The propeller shaft has been lowered to prevent the propeller shaft from rising above the water in the valleys between the waves.
The new rudder is not yet complete; it is now about 2/3rds of the total length. Due to the limited depth of the current mooring, it is unfortunately not yet possible to attach the entire rudder. This will happen at the same time as the keel extension, which also will have to wait for the same reason.
What did cause a clear, permanently visible change are the portholes. The portholes give a completely different look to the ship. And it has become a lot brighter inside!
Just a few more tasks and then the ship can sail under power independently. Unfortunately, this has to wait until the end of the year, as André will sail on his other sailing ship Avatar for the entire 2023 season.
Construction nearing completion

Construction nearing completion

The construction of the Quadra is nearing completion! The carpenter is finished and will only come once more for the final finishing touches. The lighting — both inside and out — is working, water flows from the taps, the ventilation system provides fresh air, and the...

A new look

A new look

From approximately mid-May to mid-July, Quadra's hull was renovated at Multiship. First, it was filled and sanded. Multiple times and multiple layers were applied until the hull was smooth and the transition to the new keel was smoothed. Then she was painted and...

Keel and masts

Keel and masts

Masts Below you can see the making of the masts and gaffs of the Quadra summarized in a few images. Unfortunately, it is difficult to visualize the amount of work: from drawing the designs, making the mast fitings and gaff fittings, cutting all the parts, delivering...

Interior carpentry

Interior carpentry

After the framework for the walls had been placed and the ship had been insulated in May 2024, carpenter Douwe started on the interior of the ship in June 2024. First, all the walls were placed, so that the layout was already clearly visible. Then the door frames and...

Work first half of 2024

Work first half of 2024

After the transfer of our charter ship Avatar to the new owners at the beginning of November 2023, we first took a well-deserved break. From January 2024, we continued the conversion of the Quadra full-time and have done a lot in the past six months. Partly thanks to...

Steelwork ’21-’22

Steelwork ’21-’22

Steelwork, winter 2021/2022 October 16, 2021 is the time to bring the QUADRA to the SRF shipyard in Harlingen. Time to do all the steelwork on the hull. Unfortunately, the parts for the new superstructures and the extension of the stern have not yet been delivered....

Our partners

Our partners

The construction of the Quadra would not be possible without good partners. We would like to introduce the companies we work with below: Olivier van Meer DesignQuadra: 3D-scan & drawings The OVM office has been involved in the construction, conversion and refit of...

The construction has started – Our plans

The construction has started – Our plans

After almost a year, the Quadra was towed to the shipyard again last week. This time not for a paint job, but for the real thing: the construction of the sailing yacht is about to begin! In the past week all old superstructures have been removed from the deck, so that...