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Construction process of the R/V Cavalla at Island Boats Inc. of New Iberia, LA

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stern view of hull 10/12/01 bow shot 10/19/01 hull ready for roll over 10/28/01 Finally right-side up and ready for engine 11/5/01

The floor and transom are in 1/08/02 Cabin construction begins 1/08/02 More cabin fabrication 1/08/02 Work platform and safety rail construction 1/08/02

Complete cabin minus windows 1/11/02 Complete work platform with safety rails 1/11/02 Cabin profile 1/11/02 Trawling arm construction 1/11/02

Interior fabrication 1/18/02 The trawl winch 1/18/02 The work area 1/18/02 The masterminds at work 1/18/02

Finalizing the work platform 1/18/02 The whole thing 1/18/02 Comin' at ya! 1/18/02 A stern view! 1/18/02

Professional paint job 2/22/02 Almost ready to work 2/22/02 The Office 2/28/02 The King Mackerel

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