Construction of the Yard Tug Valiant Page 5

	While construction on the hull takes place in the ways, the pilot house is built in another shop
With the windows cut out, the pilot house is moved out of the shop
	Forward bulwark frames are installed.
Forward bulwark plating is installed. Z-drive units are delivered and prepared for installation.

	Welding is completed on the hull and the painting begins, base coats were the rubber fendering will go.
Rubber fendering is installed above and below the water line.
	Z-drives are lifted to the back of the ways

Z-drives placed on a skid so they can be pulled under the boat, installation is done from the outside of the hull.

Silencers (engine mufflers) are staged and measured for heat shielding covers.

Z-drives installed along with the prop guards and submarine fendering