Glacier Boats of Alaska - Builder's Forums
Great Alaskan and Boat Building => Projects - Glacier Boats of Alaska boat projects => Topic started by: Scott L on June 01, 2022, 10:25:09 AM
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Hello fellow builders it has been some time since have posted updates of my build so here are a few pictures.
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Scott,
You have made a lot of progress and it looks fantastic. Love the design.
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thanks, Not sure why the pictures came out so large.
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Looks great! Lots of room out back. Is your cuddy within the min/max dimension as called out in the plans? Boat looks big for 27β. Nice job
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Thanks Todd, the cuddy is within the plans measurements I can't remember off hand exact dimension I used but we have 7'-0 of sleeping surface. The cuddy might look shorter because I pushed the windows forward a bit.
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thanks, Not sure why the pictures came out so large.
You can resize them before you post, check youtube for videos (resize iphone pics or android pics)
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Thank you Rbob
for resizing the photos, I will check out youtube.
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thanks, Not sure why the pictures came out so large.
The picture management in Simple Machines Forums is not so great ... but the forums software is free. I usually recommend a max-dimension (height or width) of 1024 pixels, and it helps to edit/save images to force a correct right-side-up orientation specified in the file's EXIF tags.
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Fantastic job on the boat! The fairing that you've done is outstanding ... gonna be a pretty boat. Love the big cockpit too ...
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Thanks Brian, Been working pretty hard at it. In case anyone is wondering the rub rails are soon to happen. I thought installing the rails after the turn would me a better look at how I wanted them to look and perform against docks.
I went with 7'-0 of sleeping surface 7'-0 of cabin and 7'-0 of fishing deck.
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I like the 'slight smile' rubrail option ... old boat builder trick to make it look right no matter the trim.
Nice balanced layout ... I like it a lot.
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The rub rails installed and rail at the gunnel along with many other things. Boat primed and ready for paint.
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Here is a update on the boat, Almost ready to take her down to install the engines.
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More photos hopefully sized right.
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That's better
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Wow Scott, you should be proud of yourself. That is one nice looking boat. I really like the configuration of the back deck.
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Nice work! I agree, love the cockpit, also the overall look in general and the pulpit design... Looks like you are getting close.
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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.
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Wow! Looks great! Are you done? When will you launch?
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Thanks Brian, I am just finishing up a couple items maybe in a couple weeks set up a appointment for engine installation.
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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...
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That boat looks huge with you standing next to it. Itβs really cool how many different final configurations come from the same design. Nice job! Have you decided on power yet?
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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.
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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!!!!
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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.
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Are you building a standard GA or the Kodiac?
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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
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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.
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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 1/4β glass, 3 windshields with 1/2β 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.
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The motors are on and the boat tested on the water. The performance was amazing. I'm a believer in this hull design it was a dry ride and reaching speeds to 47 mph and I and sure well will find some more.
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Sweet! BEAUTIFUL boat! 47 mph? Is that a new GA record?
Is this your first launch? Now I've got two people to send swag to. PM me your mailing address!
Brian
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Thats awesome Scott. Must have found some insurance? If you post re: insurance maybe Brian can add it to the thread I started. Insurance for these boats just should not be so difficult! Did you get a survey? I would be interested to see how the 300 feels compared to my 250. It's impossible to tell in the photo, but I suspect I am Heavier. The 250 Suzuki is no slouch. Nice boat, quick build!
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Very cool! Congrats on getting it on the water, looks like you built a screamer!
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Thanks Brian and Todd, As far as insurance are home owners is covering it but once the survey is done I will start shopping around they aren't big on long ocean adventures. Y Marina did the install and test the boats. They were impressed with the boat handling and performance and I was happy with it as well. The tide was ripping out and we took it between the jetties with 5 and 6 foot ebbing rollers , the boat handled incredible with no water splash on the windows. The 300 with 9.9 kicker is under 700lbs and they perform.
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Thanks Json hope you have your boat back on the water getting ready for tuna.