May 13th, 2019
Rolling a Gunboat out of the paint shed marks one of the most exciting build milestones! The dramatic visual impact is a reward to the build team and an announcement to the rest of the world that another Gunboat 68 is soon to launch. Gunboat 6802 is a custom shade of blue-gray, and we can’t wait to see how the blue skies and turquoise waters bring out these hues!
Interested in more technical detail, or considering owning a Gunboat? Read our series of articles about the design and build of the Gunboat 68! Contact Gunboat for new builds and brokerage listings.
Customizing the sail plan and feedback from some Gunboat 68 designers and sailors - in article #10 in our series about the design and build of the Gunboat 68!
The ninth article in our series about the design and build of the Gunboat 68 talks about the deck gear and layout that enable sailing a performance cat at speed with comfort and ease.
The eighth article in our series about the design and build of the Gunboat 68 talks about the paint stage, and how we give the Gunboat 68 a jaw-dropping, head-turning finish.
The seventh article in our series about the design and build of the Gunboat 68 talks about rigging - the team involved, key features and the two optimized, top-performing rig packages available for the Gunboat 68.
The sixth article in our series about the design and build of the Gunboat 68 talks about the simple, strong, reliable and responsive steering system and the expertise behind it. .
The fifth article in our series about the design and build of the Gunboat 68 talks about backbone electrical and plumbing systems, from concept to installation, and with built-in "future proofing"! .
In the fourth article in our series about the Gunboat 68, we talk about the lightweight, luxury interior that delivers more comfort, versatility, and better sightlines without compromise.
In the third article in our series, we look at the design and build of the Gunboat 68 daggerboards, with partners VPLP and Lorima. Read the full article here.
What do the Gunboat 68 and a Formula One car have in common? In the second article in our series, we take a look at Internal Structure. Read the full article here.
