This photo shows the intersection of the hull plates on the port (left) side of the vessel. The yellow outline shows the section of the hull that will be cut out, removed and replaced. Notice this area is the intersection of several structural plates. The engineering for this repair was done by the vessel’s designer, InCat Crowther of Australia.

Here the vessel is in dry-dock and shows algae growth at the water-line and rub-rail on the port side.  The entire hull will be pressure washed, sanded, primed and painted. Areas with significant pitting will be cut-out and replaced with new aluminum.

Here’s a picture of the starboard propeller. Notice the bend or curl in the blade on the right. This was due to striking a submerged object such as a log that might have been washed into the bay from the delta.  The bent blade will be re-pitched and smoothed to alleviate drag and vibration and reestablish proper alignment.

Another photo of the vessel in dry-dock.  The vessel’s was previously dry-docked during her last Coast Guard inspection in 2005.  The hull remains in remarkably good shape.  Here you can easily see the two pontoons which make this vessel a catamaran.

Here’s a photo looking down the starboard pontoon towards the bow. The algae will be removed when the hull is washed and painted.