Last year I picked up a Robbe Paula 3, (a steal of a deal), it was mostly complete, only the buoy crane was missing. I’ve wanted a boat that represents the NYPD Marine Div. and thought this was a good candidate for a conversation. This is what the kit version looks like. So, I contacted master builder Paul, and he agreed to do the build. We went over some photos of NY police boats, discussed what I wanted and what was possible. The first thing he did was to replace the deck so it was now flush with the top of the hull and constructed steps for boarding other craft. A layer of anti-slip was also laid on the deck. Next, he started working his magic with on the wheelhouse/cabin, using Sintra. While similar to the original, it is longer and has more windows and a sliding door. The Stern has an extended diving platform. A Dinghy and maybe a crane will be added.
Next up will be the NYPD paint job, as soon as the weather permits. Decals will be done by Callie Graphics. More to come on completion. So scofflaws be warned, this boat will be patrolling Turtle Bay from early summer of 2020. Got my radar on you!
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