Building a 27'-0 GA

[ghelland]

Wow Scott, you should be proud of yourself.  That is one nice looking boat.  I really like the configuration of the back deck.

[json]

Nice work! I agree, love the cockpit, also the overall look in general and the pulpit design... Looks like you are getting close.

[Scott L]

Thanks for the kind words, it has been a grind but I can see light at the end of the tunnel although it will never be done. The main goal was halibut and tuna season.

[Scott L]

(:

[Brian.Dixon]

Wow!  Looks great!  Are you done?  When will you launch?

[Scott L]

Thanks Brian, I am just finishing up a couple items maybe in a couple weeks set up a appointment for engine installation. 

[Brian.Dixon]

Thanks Brian, I am just finishing up a couple items maybe in a couple weeks set up a appointment for engine installation.

Definitely get pix and video if you can.  PM me your address... depending on stock on hand, I send swag to congratulate builders on their first launch!  Stickers, may a hat or two...

[Todd j]

That boat looks huge with you standing next to it.  It’s really cool how many different final configurations come from the same design.  Nice job!  Have you decided on power yet?

[Scott L]

I also find it interesting how everyone have come up different designs . I have a Yamaha 300 and a 9.9 high thrust waiting for my completion.

[Grady300]

I also find it interesting how everyone have come up different designs . I have a Yamaha 300 and a 9.9 high thrust waiting for my completion.

Once you get to 300 HP you have crossed the line into Rocket Building!!!! She's gona scream!!!!

[Scott L]

I'm sure the boat will perform but the Ocean only allows so much. You never here someone complain about having to much power. At 3800 lbs dry weight by the time engines, fuel, water, ect. I hope to around 5000lbs. I have been fishing on a boat of similar weight with a 200 yamaha and it does ok but when we go tuna fishing with 4 or five guys and ice and gear I feel the engine is working hard.
 

[Todd j]

Are you building a standard GA or the Kodiac?

[Brian.Dixon]

I'm sure the boat will perform but the Ocean only allows so much. You never here someone complain about having to much power. At 3800 lbs dry weight by the time engines, fuel, water, ect. I hope to around 5000lbs. I have been fishing on a boat of similar weight with a 200 yamaha and it does ok but when we go tuna fishing with 4 or five guys and ice and gear I feel the engine is working hard.

Looking forward to a performance report ...

bd

[Scott L]

Hey Todd I built the Great Alaskan . Yes I am excited to get on the water an see how it handles after being on other boats in similar size it will be interesting to compare.

[Todd j]

My boat is about the same size as yours.  With 170 gallons of gas, 20 gallons of water and 3 gallons of diesel I weigh in at 5700 pounds.  That also includes second station, batteries, refer, Wallas, 7 pilothouse windows with 1/4” glass, 3 windshields with 1/2” glass, jackplate, ez anchor winch and anchor with rode, galley with stove and all the stuff to cook with, galley sink, 8 fishing rods, spare anchor with chain and rode, autopilot, electronics, radar, wipers x3, tool box, solar panels and 250 Suzuki fly by wire with 20 horse ptt kicker on a fixed bracket.  My top speed was 42.5 overpropped!   I got 2.8 mpg at 28 mph, 3.25 mpg at tuna speed without the tuna load.  I just got repropped this week and hope to get better numbers without the engine working as hard/RPM.  With 300 horsepower you should have lots of go.  I know I do as equipped.  You will not be disappointed.