Carson 600 dive boat

pressman · 07 August 2006, 13:49

We have decided to show the build in progress of our latest boat

Shaggy · 07 August 2006, 14:09

Look forward to seeing this one come together...

What engine options are you considering?

Shaggy

pressman · 07 August 2006, 14:43

They have opted for a Yamaha 150hp fourstroke

pressman · 08 August 2006, 21:17

Probably a bit boring for some but a couple of pics, showing the bonding on the bulkheads all adding to the strength, and the newly designed console all ready for the flush fitted electronics, top mount engine controls and engine management system.

codprawn · 09 August 2006, 00:16

Not boring at all - always interesting to see the build process. Maybe Ferryman should take note???

Limey Linda · 09 August 2006, 00:59

Great stuff and photos please keep them coming. Can you describe the project and spec. so we can put everything into context. Thinking about doing the same thing myself.

Regards,

pressman · 09 August 2006, 08:22

We have the moulds for a 9mtr and the 6 mtr Carsons and the rights to build.

Basically we own the moulds, we have built a 9mtr for ourselves and have some serious interest in those at the moment.

The 6 mtr you see now in build is for a dive club.

The layout is to their requirements which we change for anybody.

The structure of the hull will not be compromised on, as you can see its a very strong hull of commercial spec.

Simon B · 09 August 2006, 09:57

Pressman,

Do the ply components get jointed in any way or are they simply bonded butt joints?

Have you planned or built an inboard jet with the 6m hull? My lotto project (funds not secured!) would be a 6.5 - 6.85 inboard jet.

Erin · 09 August 2006, 11:37

And what about fule tanks? There doesn't seem to be any space between the stiffeners for an underdeck tank.

pressman · 09 August 2006, 11:59

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Originally Posted by Simon B

Pressman,

Do the ply components get jointed in any way or are they simply bonded butt joints?

Have you planned or built an inboard jet with the 6m hull? My lotto project (funds not secured!) would be a 6.5 - 6.85 inboard jet.

No they are all jointed like a big jigsaw puzzle really.

We have built an inboard on a leg but not a jet.......yet!

pressman · 09 August 2006, 12:02

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Originally Posted by Erin

And what about fule tanks? There doesn't seem to be any space between the stiffeners for an underdeck tank.

The tank will be partially under deck and jockey seat, the seat will split, by doing this if you get a tank problem you don't have to cut through the deck!!

Tim M · 09 August 2006, 14:18

There was a 6m Carson on ebay about 2 weeks ago.....

pressman · 09 August 2006, 15:58

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Originally Posted by Tim M

There was a 6m Carson on ebay about 2 weeks ago.....

Correct it was our demo boat, we thought it was sold but due to a timewasting dreamer it is still for sale

Tim M · 09 August 2006, 16:10

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Originally Posted by pressman

Correct it was our demo boat, we thought it was sold but due to a timewasting dreamer it is still for sale

No this was a blue one.

pressman · 09 August 2006, 16:17

must have missed that one!!

ADS · 10 August 2006, 10:39

Is this the one?

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/Yamaha-6mt-Rib...QQcmdZViewItem

Tim M · 10 August 2006, 12:18

Yes. That could be one of those dodgy auctions given the guys lack of feedback, and Im sure it met the reserve last time.

pressman · 12 August 2006, 12:44

our demo is white hull, orange collar with jockey seating for five and single 'A' frame with nav lights, F100, 75 ltre tank.

pressman · 12 August 2006, 15:00

pressman · 14 August 2006, 18:19

There is still a fishfinder, VHF, steering compass. and switch panel to fit.

Second picture is the boxing off for batteries under the deck

Third is the underdeck trunking