Chines are in !
Hi guys- created the template for the chines and cut out aluminum plate for chines. Found a creative way to match the curvature of the hull to...
Now plan is too stitch weld the rest of the boat from the inside, then finish up with the rest of the welds from the outside.
Hey guys - finally pulled the two halves of the hull together.
Updates from tonight ------- it's been a long couple of week but pictures below is the hull being pulled towards the bow
Northeaster - you have a great point, it's prob not worth my time building a tank. I see Moeller marine has a good selection of tanks. Thanks for...
Tonight's update, finished fitting the hull. Next step is to weld in place
Cut out the 1/4 plate for the hull and fitted to frames :)
Today's update ..... installed 3 more cross frames for the floor. Also 1/4 plate came in :)
This is what my boat look like when completed Wish me luck guys
Hopefully it's up to par :) Cost to build this boat is 5k for the hull another 5k for motor. 10k total :) and prob only put in 50 hours of work...
Below are my tig welds lol .... prob going to just build the tank too, let me know what you think. Thanks
Thanks for the clarification .... again if it floats I'm happy. Also only a idiot would take his family out in 6 foot seas in a 20 foot boat....
Hey Adhoc dont forget I am just trying to build a boat that floats and maybe last 5 years. I'm not trying to build a spaceship.
Anyone interested in this boat build just let me know. It turning out better then I expected. Estimating to be completed in April :)
Good idea, updates for to today. Did some grinding to allow aluminum angle to fit flush frames. The cross bars you see here help stiffen the...
Sure I'll draw up a sketch , but remember 5 post back you had strong opinions about the third picture (keel) being constructed wrong and gave me...
For the keel the plan called for one backing plate to be used to help support the keel where the two sections are welded together. I used two just...
Before sandwiching the plate, it was welded together and re ground to allow the two plates on the outside to lay flush. Then fully welded around...
Ok it's terrible but why ? Please elaborate
