conversion

Hi there, I have been obsessing over buying a somewhat cheap but otherwise good-condition boat and converting it into an electrically powered boat by repurposing car parts. This has been done before, and I have done so much research by now that I have most of the plan laid out, as well as the...

This is a thread I've perused many times, but so many of the discussions are rife with disinformation that it needs to be revisited by those who have actually accomplished it successfully, rather than those who weigh in with absolutely no knowledge other than the same tired disinformation people...

From flat-bottom boat to partial V-bottom boat. See thread 67268 Has there ever been an attempt to convert a dinghy from flat bottom to V-bottom? My dinghy ict a flat-bottomed Paulownia boat, see thread 67268, and the pounding in short wave in medium wind is just too destructive for me in the...

Hi guys I recently bought a 16' 86 sweetwater pontoon and i am considering turning it into a tritoon. A few issues I have are finding a correct length center toon, and deciding whether lifting strikes would be beneficial for just the center log. My thought is buy a longer middle log and mount...

Hello folks, Just a simple question, I have a standard sized small rowboat and have built myself a sailing kit, with rudder, leeboards, mast and sail. Tested it today, sails like a dream, but of course, the upwind capability could be better - it slows down considerably=extremely slow. Of course...

Hello! Completely new to this forum and my knowledge on boats is slim. So please bare with me. I was wondering if it’s possible to add 3 ft on the bow and change the shape to rectangular? It’s a 2001 Crownline 180 BR. The main goal really is to just fit more people comfortably. It’s mainly...

This is a conversion of a wooden fishing vessel. The boat is from Scotland, built 1958. It is listed as a national historic ship in the UK. Here is the link: Name Comrades | National Historic Ships https://www.nationalhistoricships.org.uk/register/974/comrades We are planning to...

Hello, I just bought a 25ft midcabin cruiser with broken 250hp v8 inboard/sterndrive engine setup. Im thinking that I will do a little bit bigger swimming platform and put one or twin outboards there instead of fixing the old v8. So my guestiong to those who have made similar conversion is...

I want to convert an old 45-55’ trawler to diesel electric with solar, and re-do the interior to fit my needs. The boat will be used as a live aboard with occasional West Coast coastal cruising. I need technical, design, and contractor leads. Anyone interested in initial skull works on this, or...

Hello, my boat is a wood 1946 downeast lobster boat. I have a CAT 3304 diesel that is currently set up for wet exhaust. She’s being converted to keel cooling. I need to know what changes I’ll need to make to the engine itself and what parts I’ll need to accomodate the keel cooler. With the keel...

Hi Everyone, i have found a listing for a 1977 36-38 feet hull which i am interested in bringing to life. The boat originaly was designed for inboard engines, which were then replaced with outboards.However it is currently a plain empty hull that needs full fiber repairs, painting/wiring/etc...

On the Move in Va. Rick at the wheel during first test. At the Home Port need to thin the herd. Nov on Stutts Creek Va. at Sun Set 5 pm Shot of the clearance to the water.

On the Move in Va. Rick at the wheel during first test. At the Home Port need to thin the herd. Nov on Stutts Creek Va. at Sun Set 5 pm Shot of the clearance to the water.

On the Move in Va. Rick at the wheel during first test. At the Home Port need to thin the herd. Nov on Stutts Creek Va. at Sun Set 5 pm Shot of the clearance to the water.

On the Move in Va. Rick at the wheel during first test. At the Home Port need to thin the herd. Nov on Stutts Creek Va. at Sun Set 5 pm Shot of the clearance to the water.

On the Move in Va. Rick at the wheel during first test. At the Home Port need to thin the herd. Nov on Stutts Creek Va. at Sun Set 5 pm Shot of the clearance to the water.

October 21st thur 24th first maiden voyage. Sea Trials

October 21st thur 24th first maiden voyage. Sea Trials

October 21st thur 24th first maiden voyage. Sea Trials

October 21st thur 24th first maiden voyage. Sea Trials