couple fiberglass questions (re-corring) help a noob out!

[Brent]

nice

 

[Captainsauls]

We'll paint it finished! Brenton boat works is putting on a new rubrail today and working on the interior seating! I can't wait to get home and finish this rig up!!!!

Engine hatch

Added non skid since this hatch always gets used as a step

Generator hatch. Also got some non skid.
She's coming along!!!


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[warthog5]

It would be a good time to change those old plastic thru hulls out to 316 series stainless.

 

[Brent]

that is bad and coming together great

 

[Captainsauls]

It would be a good time to change those old plastic thru hulls out to 316 series stainless.

It's on the agenda next week


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[Captainsauls]

New rub rail installed!

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[Brent]

nice

B2

 

[Brent]

Does the motor have a bilge blower fan?

B2

 

[99Parker2520]

Looking great, keep it up!

 

[Captainsauls]

Does the motor have a bilge blower fan?

B2

No sir. She is a diesel. Less likely to accumulate fumes in the bilge and less volatile if they do.


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[Captainsauls]

Some new pics we finally got a sea trial. Gained 2.5 knots!!!! Previously at 3500rpm I was getting 19-20 knots. Now I'm seeing 22-22.5 so I am pleased to say the least!

My friend and I have re-wired the entire boat. Every singe wire is copper tinned and of the proper gauge and is labeled. All bilge pumps were installed with bus bars to prevent the ever curing problem of shortening wires.

We also installed grounding bars in strategic places to save on wire costs and make troubleshooting easier. Example.... all underwater lights, wash down pump, livewell pump, emergency bilge pump all share a common grounding bar. Eliminating the need for all of these items needing a 30' run to the helm.

We moved the NAV lights to the top of the wheel house as I added a polished stainless anchor roller. I'll post more night pics as I get them.

We replace all the crappy plastic through hulls with polished stainless. I also replaced the engine room vents with polished stainless.

We also opted for the roof mount AC. The marine AC was a PITA with water pumps. The duo prop moved so much water it would steal the water from the AC pump when backing down. Roof mount is 1/3 of the weight and cools better.

We are almost at the end of the tunnel. Only bad news is my generator has to be rebuilt. She sat up to long.... hopefully 100$ worth of valves and she'll be running.

Enjoy the pics. All comments are welcome.

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[Brent]

nice Who makes A.C. unit and generator?

B2

 

[Captainsauls]

Bonus underwater light pic and custom switch panel build.

My brother in law will powder coat and laser etch the stainless once we get all the switches labeled and make sure I like the order for a while. I also have rubber boots for all the switches and breakers.

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[Captainsauls]

nice Who makes A.C. unit and generator?

B2

AC unit is is made by "Dometic" I got it on amazon. We ran these same units on my charter boat. You get 4-5 years out of one... unbolt it, buy another. Easy peasy.

Generator is made by "next generation power" she's a 3.5kw in a sound proof enclosure. Then I put it under that cover on the starboard forward portion of the deck. It's very quiet and extremely efficient. Will run the AC, battery charger, and a few outlets with no issues at all. Customer service is great as well. Mine sat up for a year and ultimately suffered. It was my fault. I should've ran it periodically..... it's expensive being dumb haha. Next gen was on the horn and had me scheduled and was more than helpful!

Link to AC (outside part)
Dometic B57915.XX1C0 Brisk II Polar White Air Conditioner (13,500 BTU 410A) https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00SQ2GEJA/re ... 3vHmUjpNNF

Link to AC inside part
DOMETIC 3314851000 CDADB, UNIV DUS PW AC HS https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00HJQ86UO/re ... TIJuueHF3T

Link to generator
http://www.nextgenerationpower.com/marinegen.html


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[Brent]

neat. definitely a cruise ship

 

[Brent]

new bilge pumps installed?

B2

 

[Captainsauls]

new bilge pumps installed?

B2

Yes sir. All electrical items are brand new.


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[Captainsauls]

Had to go rescue some friends. Nothing like an emergency sea trial haha

Also got the shore power 100% installed

Underwater lights

Boat riding

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[Brent]

Had to go rescue some friends. Nothing like an emergency sea trial haha

Also got the shore power 100% installed

Underwater lights

Boat riding

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neat. Any plans to add steps or ladder in the back for boarding?

B2

 

[cutch9138]

Capt, I seen you cruising yesterday back side of shell island. I was anchored up across from Tyndall, that tank looked awesome going across the bay! My wife really liked the color.