Now that the yacht's major design features have been fixed, the GCMNA crew draws
up the detailed plans for exterior operational equipment, hardware and built-in
furniture. All these items have already been included in the specifications —
now is the time to make sure each detail has been designed and is located in the
proper place. Using our construction portal software, we manage the ordering and
inventory of all equipment.
The exterior details and fittings in this portion of the design include:
The exterior details and fittings in this portion of the design include:
- Hull and superstructure hardware, including cleats, fairleads, scuppers, stanchions, grab bars, bow pulpits and all their backing plates and reinforcements
- Windlasses
- Anchoring systems
- Built-in seats and settees
- Doors, garage covers, hatches, portholes and windows
- Methods for launching and retrieving tenders and other watercraft
- Deck cradles for tenders
- Davits or other cranes
- Exterior companionways and stairs
- Support bars and handles
- Deck coverings and awnings
- Masts and arches
- Locations and supports for life rafts
- Barbeques
- Fishing gear holders
- Fighting chairs
- Fish and bait tanks
- Hot tub or Jacuzzi
- Swim platforms and ladders or steps
- Caprails
- Passerelles or other gangplanks
