New Build Aircraft 5.4

[Endeavour]

The console is now fully fitted and glassed to the deck.
Then after a clean up, the floor is masked and the smooth bordes are flow coated.
Once dried, the borders are then masked and the floor is coated with nonslip...

And it looks kin smart if i do say so myself.......

[Endeavour]

then peeled to reveal.....

[martx007]

Well done that man!

Could you tell me how you work out what power engine you can bolt onto the transom? or do you go from past aircraft ribs.

Thanks

Martin

[Endeavour]

Most of these that have been built are running engines from 40hp upto 70hp.

I have just fitted the Engine this morning, and the steering will be fitted tomorrow

[AndrewH]

Wicked

What are you going for Teleflex cable - or are you going for something like Baystar hydraulics ?

[Endeavour]

Ultraflex Hydraulic...

[GED]

Nice job( as always) when is it on the water!

[Downhilldai]

Originally Posted by Endeavour

Ultraflex Hydraulic...

A bit extravagant on that set-up? .............Nice though

[Endeavour]

Thanks Ged. I do aim to please... Hopefully put it in next week.
I know the hydraulic is a bit OTT but why not..


Matching Fuel gauge is on its way...

[landlord]

Excellent thread look forward to the next installment

[Hightower]

Very nice.

Question: What's the green tube comming up with the Hydraulic pipes?

[Chris]

Pitot tube?

[Jeff]

Bilge pump outlet ?
Jeff

[AndrewH]

Straw for under deck beer keg

[Endeavour]

Originally Posted by Hightower

Very nice.

Question: What's the green tube coming up with the Hydraulic pipes?

The Fuel tank has been fitted with 1/2" o/d tube for the fuel take off, and i have struggled to get 1/2" i/d pipe. So i got some offshore stuff which only came in green. Looks like its from the garden centre.....

I now have some Good year stuff in black so will be going in over the weekend.

[Endeavour]

Fuel gauge now fitted, along with Plotter and switch panel. Just waiting for A frame (tomorrow), Sounder and Vhf. Engine pdi'd today and now just about ready....

[landlord]

Excellent job - nice detailing.

[GED]

Well the day had to come! Endeavor had to get his rib wet
Steve launched his boat in Conwy for the first time, 2 other Aircraft ribs were to accompany him on his maiden trip across to Puffin Island and back then up the Conwy river (spring tide, great for getting miles up it).As we set off Steve's grin was wider than the 'A' frame, all his hard work and great attention to detail was to be put to the test. It was quite choppy at times but the boat handled it very well. 3 and a half hours later we recovered the ribs, Steve still smiling as everything was spot on with no faults.
Well done Steve now get back to work and build me some more Aircrafts!.

[GED]

Some more pics on 5.4 Aircraft

[Endeavour]

Thanks Ged and Mark (carma) for baby sitting me out of Conwy on Saturday. Boat went very well.