Narrowboat Zinfandel side view of boat

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Zinfandel under construction in 2003

Zinfandel was built by Sea Otter Boats. Construction started during the second half of 2002, and the boat was launched on March 14th, 2003. Here are some photographs that tell the story and show some details that are now hidden.

bow of partially constructed boatJanuaryZinfandel’s aluminium hull is just completed, with the engine already installed and the interior fit-out about to start.

bow of partially constructed boatFebruaryThe interior fit-out is half complete and it’s still possible to see some details of the construction that will be hidden when the boat is finished.

bow of partially constructed boatMarchThe boat has been painted and sign-writing is in progress. Most of the work is nearing completion.

boat being lifted by craneThe launch Zinfandel is craned into the water on 14th March 2003 at the Fish and Duck Marina at Pope’s Corner, where the Cam joins the Great Ouse.

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