13 Bananas New Jersey Kodiak

[cj8mule]

The aluminum tank builder gave Jake a nice print out to install the tanks and the ground wiring should be on there I hope.  Unless I see something different on their sheet, I plan to just tie both tank ground lugs together and take back to the ground buss bar.  Both fills are plastic with vents.  That's how I did the previous 2 boats.

The gyro spins up to 7000 rpm and has a max current draw of 100A.  I think 40A is probably a good guess for most operation, but will have to prepare for the 100A.  We're not allowed into the gyro if we want a warranty and I noticed the prewire terminal is around a #4.  I get to sleep some before worrying about all that though  

I did hear Jake say his Merc 150's are capable of 60A's each.  Which is good.

--dave

[Dan Boccia]

Good plan on the tank bonding.

If you go with Yamaha or Suzuki outboards, they have magneto-type charging systems with water-cooled rectifier/regulators that output full rated capacity reliably (minus what the engine uses). VERY differently, Mercury uses an automotive-style conventional belt-driven alternator. These can only be used long-term at about 50% of their rated output unless they are hot-rated and have external regulators (which I strongly doubt). Having not worked on a modern Merc, anyone here know if the Merc alternators are externally-regulated or do they have normal internal built-in regulators? You'll want to understand this very well given how much continuous electrical current you'll be needing. I'm curious to know more about the Merc alternators...

[cj8mule]

Good plan on the tank bonding.

If you go with Yamaha or Suzuki outboards, they have magneto-type charging systems with water-cooled rectifier/regulators that output full rated capacity reliably (minus what the engine uses). VERY differently, Mercury uses an automotive-style conventional belt-driven alternator. These can only be used long-term at about 50% of their rated output unless they are hot-rated and have external regulators (which I strongly doubt). Having not worked on a modern Merc, anyone here know if the Merc alternators are externally-regulated or do they have normal internal built-in regulators? You'll want to understand this very well given how much continuous electrical current you'll be needing. I'm curious to know more about the Merc alternators...

I believe Jake told me these Mercury 150's have 60 amp alternators.  Even at 50% it'd be nice to have 30a each recharging batteries.  The gyro would probably have a drain condition on startup, but I expect 40 or so amp draw @ 70%.  We'll see 

[cj8mule]

Still lots going on in the boat barn, but not much picture worthy. This pic is from the rear pilot house looking forward to bow. The white primer is a barrier coat and will get a bottom epoxy paint coat tomorrow. (Basically, the same paint the bottom will be getting whenever the product comes in that I ordered in April lol)



There is a bulkhead forward of the gyro that gets a 45 gallon freshwater tank. Forward of that is a bilge pump and storage area accessible from inside the cuddy. The areas starboard and port of gyro are dry storage accessible from the seat boxes.

--dave

[Brian.Dixon]

Can't wait for the sea trials!

[cj8mule]

Making a little bit of progress.  Here's a picture of the pilothouse deck with some of the access hatches.






There are 2 each 5' long fish holds on each side of fuel tanks.  They are lined with 1" foam and 1/4" ply with fiberglass



There are 3 coats of barrier coat and 2 coats of epoxy bottom paint in the fish holds for easy clean up.  This boat's getting a pretty large cooler built into the transom so I imagine these fish holds with probably be for ice only, but ya never know.

[Brian.Dixon]

That's a great way to add fish hold(s) ... pushing fuel tanks too far forward to make room for a fish hold in the center area can affect trim ... using the side areas, especially if you raised the cockpit deck, is a good idea.

[jov]

Looking good. Those tanks are awesome. You will really have some range when you get done.

[cj8mule]

That's a great way to add fish hold(s) ... pushing fuel tanks too far forward to make room for a fish hold in the center area can affect trim ... using the side areas, especially if you raised the cockpit deck, is a good idea.

  Thanks for the 'atta boy' Brian.  I needed that after screwing up some stuff today.  LOL

Looking good. Those tanks are awesome. You will really have some range when you get done.

  Thanks Jov.  I hope to get some good range because most of the canyons offshore start at 60 nm.


Some slow progress after replacing a roof.  I can't think of a better time than July / August to replace a roof in southern florida.  bawawa

The pilothouse furniture has been started.  The only amenities are a microwave, refrigerator, small dinette, and 2 captain chairs.






The fishdeck gunnel got packed to full thickness.  I'm just reminded of that youtube video I saw a few months ago where a fish bit on a rod in gunnel rodholder and ripped the whole gunwhale off.  That's not gonna happen here. lol





Finished up the filet and tape joint on the fishdeck/sidpanel



--dave

[cj8mule]

A little progress the last month. Gunwhale storage/shelves are getting fillets.







The Pilothouse furniture is getting there.







This last seat back rest is for right behind captains chair and sits perpendicular between the chair and fridge.



--dave

[Dan Boccia]

I love the full use of the space under the floor, and am curious how the hatches will be designed. Also love the FULL under-gunnel storage. Loving the craftmanship going into this one!

[Brian.Dixon]

I love the full use of the space under the floor, and am curious how the hatches will be designed. Also love the FULL under-gunnel storage. Loving the craftmanship going into this one!

I was thinking the same ... and I'm impressed by all the fairing done on the accommodations!  It's going to be a beautiful boat!