Zip by Amauri Cascapera, Sao Paulo, Brazil

January 21, 2009

Here are photos of the "tropical Zip" I'm building in Sao Paulo, Brazil.

The first photo shows the high-tech table built for the work (an old code fish box!) and the second photo shows the plans over the table.


The team ready to cut!




22 January 2009 Update


My son and partner at work, Guilherme, 29 years old. He's a veterinarian and I am a pediatrician and . . . boatbuilders!!!


The keel has arrived. It is a very strong wood called "garapeira."


The keel resting over the frames, waiting...


The keel attached to the frames.

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