Recommended Launch Path
August 1 Lean
The strongest balance of scope, timing, and recovery room.
Hydrotherapy / Second Journey
Earliest Likely First Sail
July 25
The earliest realistic in-water target in the current plan set.
Built-In Schedule Buffer
6 Days
The lean-scope options keep six recoverable dry-window days.
Project Photo Count
100 Images
Project photos currently published from the Hydrotherapy build log.
Open project photosLaunch Options
Four launch paths, shown with their real scope and real schedule risk.
The current planning package compares two target launch dates and two levels of work scope. Lean scope protects breathing room. Expanded scope uses up more of the yard window and leaves less room for surprises.
August 1 launch / lean scope
Best balance of finish quality, prep time, and schedule buffer.
- Dry window: June 1 to July 31
- Pre-launch float: 6 days
- Earliest first sail: August 9
- Lead time from March 23: 70 days
July 17 launch / lean scope
Fastest workable route to the water if prep and paint stay clean.
- Dry window: May 17 to July 16
- Pre-launch float: 6 days
- Earliest first sail: July 25
- Lead time from March 23: 55 days
August 1 launch / expanded scope
Broader work package, but no dry-window buffer once it starts.
- Dry window: June 1 to July 31
- Pre-launch float: 0 days
- Earliest first sail: August 11
- Extra rebedding and safety checks
July 17 launch / expanded scope
Most aggressive path: full scope, fixed date, and almost no room for surprises.
- Dry window: May 17 to July 16
- Pre-launch float: 0 days
- Earliest first sail: July 27
- Every delay pushes splash day directly
Working Schedule
Compare the actual work sequence behind each launch option.
These schedule views show what has to happen first, what work sits on the critical path, and where each launch date is most exposed to delay.
Recommended Path
August 1 launch / lean scope
The strongest overall balance between realism, procurement time, and recoverable float before splash day.
LaunchAug 1
First sailAug 9
Dry-window float6 days
Lead time70 days
Jun 1 to Jun 6
Through valves and hose checks
Dry access starts with the must-finish systems work: through valves, hose condition, and anything hidden behind backing plates.
Jun 7 to Jun 26
Deck prep, primer, and fairing
Wash, dewax, sand, mask, then prime and touch up the surfaces that reveal themselves during prep.
Jun 27 to Jul 13
Deck and cockpit finish coats
Topcoat, nonskid, cockpit repaint, and cure time all live here. Weather is the biggest variable in this stretch.
Jul 14 to Jul 25
Rudder fit-up and launch prep
Fit the new rudder and tiller, then close out the dry-side work so launch prep is not being done in a panic.
Aug 2 to Aug 9
Commissioning and first-sail readiness
Gate valves, electrical proving, dockside checks, readiness review, then the earliest realistic first sail.
What followers should watch here
- This path keeps six recoverable dry-window days, which is the real safety net.
- Paint cure and weather still matter, but there is room to absorb normal interruptions.
- Launch prep becomes the final pressure point if loose ends pile up too late.
Compressed Option
July 17 launch / lean scope
The fastest realistic route to the water if the paint sequence stays disciplined and the prep phase does not sprawl.
LaunchJul 17
First sailJul 25
Dry-window float6 days
Lead time55 days
May 17 to May 22
Through valves first
The July clock starts moving immediately with the dry-only systems work that cannot be pushed later.
May 23 to Jun 11
Prep, prime, and fairing
Deck prep, primer, touch-ups, and cure all stack tightly, which means sanding cleanup and weather both matter.
Jun 12 to Jun 28
Topcoat and cockpit repaint
This is the most weather-sensitive stretch, and it has to settle before the fit-up work can move confidently.
Jun 29 to Jul 10
Rudder, tiller, and launch prep
The boat needs the steering hardware sorted and the launch prep wrapped before the fixed splash date.
Jul 18 to Jul 25
In-water proving
Gate valves and electrical work run after launch, followed by dockside tests and the earliest realistic first sail.
What followers should watch here
- This path still has float, but it gives you less pre-window buying and prep time than August.
- If the paint sequence slips, launch prep becomes compressed very quickly.
- This is the fast path, not the relaxed path.
Full Scope
August 1 launch / expanded scope
The most realistic expanded-scope version, but it still uses the full dry window and leaves no recovery days before launch.
LaunchAug 1
First sailAug 11
Dry-window float0 days
Lead time70 days
Jun 1 to Jun 10
Hardware removal plus through valves
The expanded path begins with extra disassembly before the core systems work, which creates more dependencies later.
Jun 11 to Jul 1
Large-surface prep and spot repairs
Prep expands to cover more surfaces, and local fairing is allowed where prep reveals issues.
Jul 2 to Jul 23
Primer, topcoat, and cockpit cure
The finish sequence is longer here, and cure timing becomes the schedule gate before rebedding can start.
Jul 24 to Jul 31
Hardware rebedding and rudder fit-up
Critical deck hardware goes back on, then the rudder and tiller are fitted at the end of the dry window.
Aug 2 to Aug 11
Commissioning plus added safety checks
Electrical proving, valve work, extra safety setup, and dockside checks extend the gap between splash day and sailing.
What followers should watch here
- Hardware rebedding is the swing factor because it adds both labor and surprise-fastener risk.
- There is no float left in the dry window once the expanded tasks are included.
- This version is only worth it if the extra prep and rebedding work truly must happen now.
Stretch Schedule
July 17 launch / expanded scope
The most aggressive scenario on the board: full dry-window usage, added scope, and no recovery days if anything runs long.
LaunchJul 17
First sailJul 27
Dry-window float0 days
Lead time55 days
May 17 to May 26
Open access and do the must-finish systems work
Hardware removal and through valves start immediately, leaving very little slack for hidden damage.
May 27 to Jun 16
Prep and fairing under pressure
Deck and cockpit prep, followed by spot repairs, carry the highest chance of revealing time-consuming surprises.
Jun 17 to Jul 8
Primer, finish coats, and cure
Every weather interruption here squeezes the rest of the schedule because there is no extra dry time left at the end.
Jul 9 to Jul 16
Rebed hardware and fit the rudder
The final week stacks rebedding, fit-up, and launch readiness together with no margin for rework.
Jul 18 to Jul 27
Commissioning after splash
Electrical, safety checks, and readiness review all happen after launch, so the first sail only happens if nothing snags.
What followers should watch here
- This path is the easiest one to derail because every extra task sits on the critical path.
- Bad weather or hidden substrate issues directly threaten splash day.
- Choose this only if the expanded scope is non-negotiable and the team is ready for a stretch push.
Where The Schedule Gets Tight
Expanded scope adds more dependency chains, and that is what puts launch dates at risk.
Deck hardware removal and rebedding add a whole extra chain of must-finish work.
Fairing and spot repairs are exactly where hidden substrate surprises show up.
Expanded schedules use the full dry window, so weather and cure delays have nowhere to go.
Post-launch proving takes longer before the first confident sail.
Planning snapshot from the current Hydrotherapy schedule package.
Current Project Status
What is happening now, what comes next, and why it matters.
These updates are meant to help someone new understand the build quickly: what work is active now, what stage comes next, and what changes actually affect the launch target.
Rotten core is being removed now, and the deck is being prepped for fiberglass repair.
The marks, cutouts, and opened sections in the progress photos show where damaged material is being taken out so the structure can be rebuilt properly before fairing, paint, and reassembly begin.
The next steps are more prep work, followed by fiberglass repair and rebuild.
That means cleaning back damaged areas, making sure the surfaces are ready to bond properly, and then moving into the fiberglass work that restores strength before fairing, paint, and reassembly.
The photo record is the clearest proof of both progress and schedule risk.
Some images show the goal, some show the grind, and together they explain why certain dates feel solid while others are still stretch targets.
Featured Gallery
The most recent project photos.
Click any image to enlarge it. This section keeps the Hydro page focused on the latest visual progress instead of showing the full archive all at once.