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!

[cj8mule]

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!

Thanks Dan and Brian.  The hatches are all latched with those round cam latches.  There are not any rain gutters.


We dodged most of hurricane Milton, but got hit with a F3 tornado. Luckily, we only lost 1 window, some trees and fencing, and a few things out of the yard like my truck utility topper. That topper is around 400 feet east of me in the canal... I'm going to need to winch it out with the Jeep I guess. haha It could've been so much worse if I had lost the boat barn. Many of my neighbors no longer have their barns and sheds.

I still got to make some progress on the Great Alaskan.

Sides are wet sanded down to 400 ready for final top coat. The bottom is painted with VC Performance Epoxy bottom coat. However, the sides under the spray rail still need one more coat.





Back of transom is cut, but haven't started on the transom live wells or cooler.


Pilot house furniture is in primer.


and, final coat of fairing




One more day of sanding and touch up and I'll be able to move on to the fish deck and transom area.

[Brian.Dixon]

Fantastic work and all that fairing is simply AMAZING!  Wow!

[Djeffrey]

I agree with Brian and Dan. All the faring and sanding is over the top and going to make a beautiful boat. Love the boat