My project boat - Page 5

pathalla · 02 April 2007, 00:59

I am also replacing the aft hatch, the inspection covers in the deck are not needed, dating from the original inboard installation I will replace the whole piece with a new piece of aluminum. I have also removed the aft seat support, I am doing a little work in the bilge and it makes it a little easier to see and work.

pathalla · 02 April 2007, 01:02

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Originally Posted by Hightower

Is that Anchor on the trailer used as emergancy breaking incase it becomes un-hitched

don't think it would hold real good on concrete... asphalt maybe

pathalla · 03 April 2007, 01:47

Well, after countless hours of use and abuse, performance above and beyond the call of duty my faithful Milwaukee electric jigsaw finally broke. I think I can have it fixed but it happened in the middle of cutting the two hatches below the helm seats. Now I am the kind of person who does not like to stop in the middle of a task so I had to resort to the only other cutting saw I had handy, my trusty Milwaukee sawzall. The jigsaw was controllable enough that I could make some pretty nice cuts even in fairly thick aluminum. The sawzall is another matter, it"s kind of like trying to do precise target shooting with an M-16 in the full auto mode versus select fire, you can do it but you are not going to be anywhere near as accurate. I clamped a guide on the piece I was cutting but there is still some wavering, hopefully I will be able to file it out. Two shots, of the deck after I cut it away and the access cover/kick plate to be installed. All for now, get out on the water people!

pathalla · 13 April 2007, 04:06

A brief mention here of a brother lost who never had opportunity to crew on my current boat but loved his time on the others, Godspeed Den, may the waves always be at your back...

BBirnie · 18 April 2007, 03:17

Hows work going on the war machine Pathalla ? I can't think of too many ribs that have radar arches. No chance of anyone sneakin up on you except maybe me and my brother sitin low in our sib

I can't wait to see some shots of her crushing some waves

Very sorry to here about your loss of a crew member.

codprawn · 18 April 2007, 12:07

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Originally Posted by pathalla

A brief mention here of a brother lost who never had opportunity to crew on my current boat but loved his time on the others, Godspeed Den, may the waves always be at your back...

Doesn't even bear thinking about - I have lost all my family when I was quite young - only person I have left is my brother - the thought sends a chill down my spine. Hope you eventually come to terms with it!!!

Limey Linda · 18 April 2007, 20:10

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Originally Posted by pathalla

A brief mention here of a brother lost who never had opportunity to crew on my current boat but loved his time on the others, Godspeed Den, may the waves always be at your back...

Condolences Pat. Between the two of us we have lost 2 sisters and two brothers in the last 3 years. However, life goes on " chin up"
Regards. T & L.

pathalla · 19 April 2007, 00:05

Thanks for the kind words everyone, It does help! Tell your loved ones that you love them! We are only here a short time... The sooner the weather gets better the better off I'll be. Bryan, I haven't been working at all on the boat due to cold weather and the family issues, I hope to get back to it shortly. The "Fat Bastard" looks good and is coming along, hope you get her in the drink shortly. Like your new additions!

pathalla · 21 April 2007, 00:37

The weather was just really nice today so back I go to one of the activities I enjoy most, working on the boat. I installed another aluminum plate on the trailer bed just behind the one supporting the winch stand, I'll install the bow guide roller off of this one. Lots of little things to do, one of these is replacing all the stickon plastic zip tie anchors, these things are for shit, they don't stay stuck, either the adhesive tape peels off the aluminum or the plastic so I will finish replacing these with the surplus rubber lined clamps I picked up at Electronic surplus in Cleveland. A shot of the bilge under the helm seats, I will be changing a few things down here, always something. More to come, have a great weekend everyone!

pathalla · 30 April 2007, 01:36

It took a crew of people today to remove the console off War Machine, thank GOD for good friends and good neighbors, if not for my neighbors Harold and Don I would still be trying to get the boat out of the mud! We had to install a winch off the Maple tree in the yard to get the necessary height, otherwise we would still be at it! I removed the console assembly for a few improvements, pics to follow....

Limey Linda · 30 April 2007, 01:50

Cosole problems?
It turns out that my "worn" Lomac console is molded to a deck hatch/panel that is 12X4ft. and the perimeter of which is secured by about 30 screws and caulk. I do not plan on removing it. Perhaps I will install a couple of 8 in. deck plates when I can work out where the fuel tank is. Oh, such fun

Regards to all, T.

pathalla · 30 April 2007, 03:24

Give it time.. Once you get used to your boat you may find yourself doing more than you would ever have thought of doing in the first place, all you need is a little luck and some help from your friends! Good luck, hope it all comes out great, Pat

Stoo · 01 May 2007, 12:02

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Originally Posted by pathalla

It took a crew of people today to remove the console off War Machine....

That's a motley looking crew there Pat... Looking at your various pictures, I am curious: Have you ever figured out how much your boat weighs? I don't imagine it's easy to pull!

pathalla · 04 May 2007, 00:58

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Originally Posted by Stoo

That's a motley looking crew there Pat... Looking at your various pictures, I am curious: Have you ever figured out how much your boat weighs? I don't imagine it's easy to pull!

You think they look motley? Truth be told, they were drinking beer all afternoon, it contributed. Wait til this Summer, I'll really show you some "motley pics" from Put-in-Bay and Kelly's, I will be filming this year. They were next door neighbors and a couple of friends, watching me get the boat and the truck stuck when i pulled it off the drive to line up under the tree to hang the hoist. As to the boat, I still don't know what it weighs but it is pretty damn heavy, I am having a hitch installed on the Van tomorrow so I will get the boat weighed Saturday morning just to see.

pathalla · 04 May 2007, 01:22

I was hoping to see a little more of the boat's construction when I removed the console but unfortunately all that was visible was the top of the gas tanks and tiny gaps port and starboard and about a two inch gap forward. These are BIG fuel tanks, measuring 52 & 1/2 inches long and 36 inches wide, each. V- shaped, they are 24 inches deep at the keel. the information I have says they are 125 gallons each, that is a lot of fuel. I have the boat all torn apart again and am wondering if I did the right thing, just to address some small issues, it is May... Anyhow, I have a hitch going on the Sprinter tomorrow and
fortunately once again my ace fabricators the Hout Bros. have some time for what I need done so I am hauling her a hour and a half down the road to their workshop for the new Radar arch and the additional welding I want done, this should be the last of any improvements involving welding mods.
Pics show the tanks and some foam I shot into the gaps to cushion them a bit, don't know if it needs it but what the hell..

BBirnie · 04 May 2007, 11:51

Looks good Pathalla. That console looks pretty freekin heavy. Is your entire boat made out of aluminum or just sections of it ? Nice work. I say any repair / mod that helps one sleep a little better at night is worthwhile. Keep the pics coming I look forward to seeing your new radar arch, bet it will be a serious piece of kit

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Stoo · 04 May 2007, 18:36

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Originally Posted by BBirnie

...bet it will be a serious piece of kit

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Krickies, you're starting to sound like the rest of these guys! Brilliant!

codprawn · 05 May 2007, 01:28

Bloody hell that is a lot of fuel - I thought my boat had big enough tanks and they total 132 US gallons or 110 real ones!!!

pathalla · 05 May 2007, 01:31

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Originally Posted by BBirnie

Looks good Pathalla. That console looks pretty freekin heavy. Is your entire boat made out of aluminum or just sections of it ? Nice work. I say any repair / mod that helps one sleep a little better at night is worthwhile. Keep the pics coming I look forward to seeing your new radar arch, bet it will be a serious piece of kit

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The entire hull is aluminum, it really makes for easy modifications for the most part. As I have frequently mentioned, it helps to have a Scrap yard nearby and a excellent relationship with the owner/manager. I was over there again today for a couple of pieces for the trailer and the new radar arch, I finally am at the point where I will not be over there much at all anymore as I pretty much have everything for the boat, too bad because it is really fun looking around, they get some amazing things in.

pathalla · 05 May 2007, 02:07

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Originally Posted by codprawn

Bloody hell that is a lot of fuel - I thought my boat had big enough tanks and they total 132 US gallons or 110 real ones!!!

Well Cod, If you think about it you have more fuel capacity than I do, one engine with 132 gallons U.S. versus my boat with twins with only 125 gallons for each motor...