FINAL PROJECT/MAIDEN VOYAGE: May 29, 2012

Today was the biggest day of the entire month for us. We finally were able to reap the benefits of our hard work and cruise on the open waters within the safe confines of The Hoppe. Blakes uncle transported the vessel on a trailer to the Indian Trail Club in Franklin Lakes, NJ. From there she was fitted with a motor and launched. Pictures from the day:

(The Hoppe on the trailer)

(In the water)

(Blake and Christian on the Hoppe)

(The motor being secured to the Hoppe)

(The wake of the Hoppe as it motors away from shore)

(The Crew)

May 22/23,2011

Day 13/14: We worked on making a presentation and finding other materials to furnish the boat with while we waited for clearer weather so that we could move the boat to the lake.

May 21, 2012

Day 12: Today we put some furnishing on the deck such as a fishing pole holder built out of scrap wood and old PVC piping, a flagpole built out of more scrap PVC piping, and a mat made of recycled turf carpet from my basement. We loaded the entire boat onto the trailer which will transport it to the Indian Trail Club on a safe, dry day. Pictures from the day:

(flagpole made out of PVC, turf mat to avoid slippage on wet tiles)

(fishing rod holder)

(forklift moving the entire boat)

May 17th, 2012

Day 11: Today we finished secured the second pontoon to the deck. We used the same method as the other side. Photos from the day:

(method of securing wire using screws)

(staples used to hold on garden fencing)

May 16th, 2012

Day 10: Today was a day off for most of us due to AP stat exams/Lacrosse senior BBQ. But there are some important behind the scenes photos that were not mentioned in the other posts that are important to show.

(Livewell filtration system out of used fish tank tubing)

(sealing the drums, we used non-recycled materials for safety reasons)

May 15th, 2012

Day 9: Today we found some more wire fencing on the farm and untangled it to get some nice long, straight pieces of wire. We used this to further secure the pontoons to the deck. We wrapped the wire around screws in order to hold it to the deck. Pictures fromt he day:

(wire/garden fencing wrapped around the back of the pontoons)

(wire warpped around the nails and then the pontoons.)

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