Our roving reporter snuck into White’s on Monday to find that all the moulding work on C55 is now complete, her tanks have been fitted and she is now sitting in the mould ready for transportation to Simon Hipkin for the woodworking phase of construction to begin.

A quick catch up with owner James Anderson at the big lift in Wivenhoe confirmed that construction is well on schedule, all the fittings and gear have been specified and ordered and he still expects to be out on the water in good time for Pyefleet Week.

As soon as the boat is moved to Simon’s and out of the mould we will bring you some update pictures of her so stand by for more news in a couple of weeks.