new project

gunnels all built up to thickness now.

just got to fit some ply reinforcing for the bow roller , bollards etc and im going to fit some foam ribs in to stiffen it up a bit.

 

Cant wait to see this whole thing put together!!!! ))

 

me too mate.

won't be long now.

ive got a bit more to do in the hull once the gunnels are fitted before i can start on the wheelhouse.

 

almost done on the gunnels now.

just got 4 more bits of 18mm ply to bond in then i can finish it off.

 

gunnels all finished now bar a quick sand down to get rid of any spikey bits.

i added 4 extra ply pads for the cleats and fairleads.

 

have now got gunnels out of the mould.

will get them out the workshop tomorrow and turned over so i can trim them up then i can put hull mould back inside and sit the gunnels on top.

 

gunnels now sat on top of the hull.

im hoping to pop the hull out next weekend if i can get a few people to help.

 

This thread is awesome, love the effort you making mate

 

You are an incredibly efficient craftman ........ I wish you the best of lucks in your adventure and a lot of sales of your boat, you truly deserve it.

( doing something similar to yours )

 

thanks mate.

can't wait to get this one built and on the water.

that is a long way off yet as the fit out i reckon will cost around £20,000.

that will include new engines , electronics , stainless work etc etc and so on.

 

thanks mate.

fingers crossed it all works out in the near future.

what project are you doing then?

 

made a start on the wheelhouse today.

i have taken off the side front windows as i have got a pair of alloy sliding windows to go in.

got 2 gels on and the first layer of mat on so its safe now.

i have also put a clear gel and layer of mat over the window openings as the boat will be going outside soon and i won't be fitting windows for a while.

that will keep it dry inside and let in some light when im working in the wheelhouse.

 

wheelhouse is now built up to thickness.

hoping to get the roof done next week and then bond the 2 parts together.

big day tomorrow as im aiming to pop the hull out of the mould as i can't bond the gunnels on whilst the hull is still in the mould.

will post up lots of pics tomorrow night if all goes to plan.

 

hull is now out of the mould.

looks really nice and there is no damage anywhere on the hull.

wheelhouse was also popped out this morning. just need to make the roof and bond the 2 parts together.

 

got a bit more done.

forward bulkhead is finished apart from inside the compartments which i can't access yet as i don't know what size hatches im going to fit.

gunnels all bonded on around the inside.

made up 2 panels to fit under the steps and got them glassed in place.

should have the roof made for the wheelhouse next week.