My Official build thread. 27 1/2’ GA

[Todd j]

I built the second station.  It will hold 3 batteries if needed side by side on the deck. 

[Todd j]

Built a small hanging locker in the cuddy

[Todd j]

I built the 1/4” roof skin on the boat per plan.  I made the roof framing 2” at the forward end instead of 1 1/2”.  I really wanted a visor on the boat, but something less classic than the design.  I took some inspiration from New Creation, one of the nicest Tolman Jumbos around.  I used Brian’s instructions for radius corners, but used a slightly tighter bend.  I mocked up the visor pieces while the roof was still on the boat since I wasn’t sure I would like it.  Then took the roof off and put it on a jig.  Finished off the corners, painted it with inexpensive paint.  I plan on adding blocking for rocket launcher and life raft.  I installed a flange with a well that has scuppers in it.  The flange has a tube for wiring to pass through, altogether no water can reach the house with the tower installed

[Todd j]

This is the start of the radar tower project.  I’m not sure I like it?   

[json]

Dang, that's a ton of progress. Boat's looking great Todd. I think the visor turned out great. Cool combo of the visor on the newport lines.

[Rbob]

Todd,

Your visor turned out great, its a lot of extra work but it is worth it! 


The radar tower made my head hurt trying to come up with an idea, maybe I will do something similar.

[Todd j]

Todd,

TYur visor turned out great, its a lot of extra work but it is worth it!   Thanks that means a lot coming from you.   Yes it is. I bet I spent 100 hrs on it trying to get the sides nice and straight by eye.  Sand fill, sand fill, just when you think you have it, one more time around!
I really think this design looks great with the rest of the boat's lines.  I'm very happy with the way it turned out.

The radar tower made my head hurt trying to come up with an idea, maybe I will do something similar.

  I simplified, a little, the ten sided thingy.  Again, a nod to New Creation.  Thank you JK.  Im not sure having the wings swept forward was the best choice.  I really want to like it, I wont know until the boat is out of the shop.  Im not going to work on until I can mount it and get a good look at it outside.

[Todd j]

Dang, that's a ton of progress. Boat's looking great Todd. I think the visor turned out great. Cool combo of the visor on the newport lines.

Thanks, I like it a lot too.  Really happy with it!

[json]

Interesting.  New Creation has also been a big inspiration to my build. Those guys did a great job making the aesthetics of that boat really pop. Cool that I know the name of it now.

[Djeffrey]

Not sure if you like it? I love it. Very cool design.

[Todd j]

Thanks DJ

[Grady300]

Boat is looking AWESOME! I really like the visor! I skimped out on the visor look, just want to get fishing!!!

[Todd j]

I hear ya.  But I won’t make this season anyway.  When do you take your boat to Maxxim?   I’ll be there Thursday  AM to lorded motors and rigging

[Grady300]

I hear ya.  But I won’t make this season anyway.  When do you take your boat to Maxxim?   I’ll be there Thursday  AM to lorded motors and rigging

It was scheduled for this Friday, I'm behind a few weeks. Haven't had much help for a while now plus took some much needed R&R

[Todd j]

Ooooh it hurts!!
Today I ordered my power.  Suzuki 250 fly by wire with two stations and autopilot.  For the kicker I decided on a remote Suzuki EFI 9.9 converted to 20. The configuration I wanted was not available any other way.   To control the kicker I will have a tie bar to the 250 and a binnacle  and  on one or the other helms.  I’m leaning toward the forward helm, but I don’t think I have enough conduit ran for that.  I really don’t care as long as I can steer both motors from each station.    I also ordered my Atlas 4” jack plate.   They sent me home with some stuff to play with so can mount stuff and fix holes before paint.  I’m In The middle of a porch building project so I haven’t touched the boat in 2 weeks.  I’m returning to work in a week and a half.   I’m really gonna miss the girl.