Her exterior surfaces and engineroom interior are covered with several layers of fiberglass cloth and epoxy resin, then coated with a two-part polyurethane finish. After her hull was complete, she was turned upright and her deckhouse was constructed in a similar fashion. Her interior is a combination of lightly framed plywood surfaces and honeycomb panels with wood veneers. The result is a full-load displacement of 65,000 pounds, more than competitive with the lightest fiberglass construction. Rybovich's attention to detail is complete, and ship's systems are flawlessly executed.
Wiring is neatly bundled and secured.
As a Rybovich, On Guard will certainly attract approving nods wherever she wanders. However, Hilliard and his team of 40 craftsmen deserve credit because she has more than a good name. She has substance. Her tasteful tournament styling, lovely detailing and sparkling performance are proof that craftsmanship and innovation are alive and well. I have been impressed with the performance of these engines in other designs, and On Guard reinforced my appreciation of the hardware.