Zanshin arrives in the USA and is put into the yard. (2011-09-09 16:09:55 iPhone 3GS [f/2.8, 1/2279s] ISO 64)Zanshin arrives in Annapolis Zanshin is put into the yard upon arrival in the USA. (2011-09-09 16:10:06 iPhone 3GS [f/2.8, 1/2358s] ISO 64)One the hard in the yard
September 9, 2011
The factory tour in July was my first glimpse of Zanshin and the subsequent wait for her to be completed and shipped to the USA for commissioning and delivery was a long one, but she has finally arrived and has been placed into the yard on the hard. A lot of work lies ahead for the commissioning crew since she has to be partially ready and presentable for the Annapolis Boat Show in early October.
September 12, 2011
This is the first picture of Zanshin upon arrival in the USA on September 9, 2011. (2011-09-12 10:12:15 iPhone 3GS [f/2.8, 1/1494s] ISO 64)First picture of Zanshin
Zanshin upon arrival in the USA on September 9, 2011. (2011-09-12 10:11:53 iPhone 3GS [f/2.8, 1/1577s] ISO 64)Zanshin before painting
Measuring the dodger and bimini (2011-09-12 10:06:56 iPhone 3GS [f/2.8, 1/1380s] ISO 64)Zanshin getting a bimini
Measuring and patterning the dodger on Zanshin upon arrival in the USA. (2011-09-12 10:18:05 iPhone 3GS [f/2.8, 1/2296s] ISO 64)Zanshin's new dodger
The original chain and gypsy upon delivery before converting to a high-tensile chain with a smaller diameter. (2011-09-12 10:28:25 iPhone 3GS [f/2.8, 1/2396s] ISO 64)Zanshin's anchor locker
Measuring and fitting the dodger on Zanshin during the initial commissioning. (2011-09-12 10:06:56 iPhone 3GS [f/2.8, 1/1380s] ISO 64)Mounting and measuring the dodger
The galley as it looked upon delivery in the USA, prior to installing the electric oven and hobs. (2011-09-12 09:59:09 iPhone 3GS [f/2.8, 1/60s] ISO 100)Zanshin's original Galley
September 20, 2011
This is the only picture I have from this past week. Due to rainy and inclement weather, the painting of the hull took longer than expected and the commissioning process is somewhat behind schedule - the vessel needs to be presentable (but not necessarily functional) for the Annapolis Boat Show in October
The base color, Champagne, has been applied to the hull and still needs to be completed. (2011-09-20 09:24:57 iPhone 3GS [f/2.8, 1/243s] ISO 64)First view of Champagne-colored hull
September 27, 2011
Zanshin right after the initial awlgrip work has been completed. (2011-09-27 12:15:23 iPhone 3GS [f/2.8, 1/1352s] ISO 64)Zanshin Awlgripped
Zanshin right after the initial awlgrip work has been completed. (2011-09-27 12:05:24 iPhone 3GS [f/2.8, 1/2134s] ISO 64)Zanshin's new color scheme
Two pictures taken just after the Awlgrip work on Zanshin was completed and the covers removed.
September 29, 2011
Mark sent these pictures from the commissioning process showing the nice “Champagne” Awlgrip colour and the mast stepped as well as the bimini and dodger being mounted / fitted.
The new dodger and bimini for Zanshin, with a stepped mast, getting fitted and prepared. Zanshin getting bimini and dodger
Storage just forward of the navigation station on the starboard side of the boat. Zanshin starboard storage
The navigation station on Zanshin before installing the various VHF and other device on and into the panel Zanshin Nav station
The main control panel at the navigation station of Zanshin during the commissioning process. Zanshin main panel
Zanshin getting the bimini and dodger fitted after the "champagne" Awlgrip color has been applied and had time to dry. (2011-09-29 15:32:02 iPhone 3GS [f/2.8, 1/1610s] ISO 64)Zanshin paint and bimini
October 3, 2011
Chris sent these 3pictures after Zanshin was splashed for the Annapolis Boat Show.
Zanshin in the water at the Annapolis Boat Show [0°0'0"N 0°0'0"E ]Zanshin in the Water II
Zanshin in the water at the Annapolis Boat Show [0°0'0"N 0°0'0"E ]Zanshin at the Annapolis Boat Show
Zanshin in the water at the Annapolis Boat Show [0°0'0"N 0°0'0"E ]Zanshin in the water I
October 4, 2011
Mark sent the following pictures of Zanshin being set up for the show.
Zanshin with some decor set up for the 2011 Annapolis Boat Show. Zanshin prepped for Annapolis
Zanshin at the docks for the the 2011 Annapolis Boat Show. Zanshin at 2011 Annapolis Boat Show
Zanshin at the docks for the 2011 Annapolis Boat Show. Annapolis Boat Show 2011 Zanshin setup
Zanshin at the docks for the 2011 Annapolis Boat Show. Zanshin at the 2011 Boat Show docks
Zanshin at the docks for the 2011 Annapolis Boat Show. Dockside view of Zanshin
October 5, 2011
The Annapolis Boat Show opens today and Chris sent this photo from aboard Zanshin.
Snapshot from aboard Zanshin looking at the Annapolis Boat Show which had just begun. [0°0'0"N 0°0'0"E ]Annapolis Boat Show
October 6, 2011
First official show day pictures.
Zanshin's new cushions and some pillows at the 2011 Annapolis Boat Show Zanshin cockpit cushions
Chris Bent of Bay Yacht Agency aboard Zanshin at the 2011 Annapolis Boat Show Chris Bent on Zanshin
The settee opens up into a small mini-bar on Zanshin. This was taken during the 2011 Annapolis Boat Show when the boat wasn't yet fully commissioned and the decoration is from Jeanneau. Zanshin Bar opened up
The decoration on the boat are from Jeanneau and are only on temporary loan to Zanshin for the duration of the 2011 Annapolis Boat Show Zanshin's saloon table decked out
October 20, 2011
Sailing pictures from Mark.
Woohoo - over 10 knots speed-over-ground during the test sail (2011-10-20 10:16:44 iPhone 3GS [f/2.8, 1/134s] ISO 64)Zanshin commissioning sail
The Spectra watermaker installation on Zanshin. (2011-10-19 09:31:37 iPhone 3GS [f/2.8, 1/15s] ISO 100)Watermaker installed
Picture taken by Mark during a commissioning test sail (2011-10-20 10:04:41 iPhone 3GS [f/2.8, 1/3585s] ISO 64)Commissioning test sail
Test sail of Zanshin during the commissioning process. (2011-10-20 10:04:38 iPhone 3GS [f/2.8, 1/8522s] ISO 64)First commissioning test sail
November 3, 2011
Commissioning pictures from Mark.
Commissioning picture of the upper instrument panel with Raymarine speaker, Victron controller and watermaker panel. Upper instrument panel
The navigation station instrument panel, partway through commissioning with the SSB and NASA instruments missing. Navstation Commissioning
The diswasher compartment with a closed door. Commissioning Dishwasher
The dishwasher partially opened during the commissioning process on Zanshin. dishwasher commissioning
Commissioning the washing machine on Zanshin. Commissioning the washing machine
Installation of the new electric oven on Zanshin during the comminssioning process. Commissioning the oven and hob
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