Airborne at last

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Thanks to all the many people here who've helped me fit my engine and all the bits that go with it. Have finally summoned up the courage to stick it in the water, despite being certain that it would sink like a stone. Had to notify Air Traffic Control at one point - http://corribee.applescruffs.org/inboard12.html

 

[Spuddy]

Thanks for link to your site. I now need to replace my engine so your account came just at right time. Thanks again

 

[Blueboatman]

Respect !
A lot of carefully thought out one-off detailing there. May you be the wizziest 21 footer afloat !
I fitted a 100l watertank under the cockpit sole,so you are still lighter than that !
Are you plannning to upgrade the fual tank to metal as and when ?

 

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Are you plannning to upgrade the fuel tank to metal as and when ?

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I found the fuel tank to be a bit of a problem to be honest. Tek Tanks quoted me around £230 for a custom made polythene tank, which I'm sure is a fair price but more than I wanted to pay. I hoped to pick up something suitable at Beaulieu Boat Jumble but didn't find anything small enough - I only need around 3-5 gallons. I contemplated making a copper tank, but that would also be expensive. The outboard tank will do for now until something turns up.
Took it from the yard to its' mooring today - 12nm with the wind at force 0, gusting force 1 at times, so the engine was running the whole time. Stopped once, probably an air bubble in the fuel line, but it restarted immediately. Very pleased with it so far.