New Chugger launched...After You (hull #007)

[lewisboats]

A right smart little ship

Nice,

but for what is the NOX bottle? Does the Minn Kota run on gas?

[lewisboats]

Fire extinguisher...required on motorized boats. Presumably there is a gasoline motor to be used in the future. I believe he wanted to show the boat fully equipped with all it's required (and not so required) equipment.

Originally Posted by lewisboats

Fire extinguisher...required on motorized boats. Presumably there is a gasoline motor to be used in the future. I believe he wanted to show the boat fully equipped with all it's required (and not so required) equipment.

Oh, understand.......

Although we have a open bill, I do appreciate what you build. One is not related to the other.

Have fun, no matter how much they bother you.

Richard

[fnirt]

That's my boat! Love it! It's a lot of fun and gets some great comments.

The shot with the extinguisher was proof of the ability to steer a chugger by weight. The motor was "locked" in the straight position and I was able to make course corrections by shifting my weight in the cabin. Wasn't a lot, but it was enough that it could be a handy trick later on for some reason. As for the extinguisher itself, it's a state law thing. Didn't know it was for gas motor only, but it's just smart to have one around in any case.

And I intend to put a gas motor on it at some point for river travel, but our local city lakes only allow electric motors.

[lewisboats]

You forgot to post your video of it

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9kYszBJ9TVY

[Chris Ostlind]

Steve... Chugger lives!!

I'm glad you stayed with this idom, bro. This particular take on the form is very cleanly executed (props to the owner) and looks to be a real hoot on the lakes of Minnesota. Here come the Musky and here come the big Pike... all being flung over the transom and displayed handsomely at the family cottage.

I wonder if this bad little dude could be put on skids and used for ice fishing in those comfy Minnesota winters? Kind of a two-fer deal for the guy who builds his Chug boat.

Have fun, most of all.