Elling E3 build continues

[rickp]

Ah, in the US I believe they were sold by the Canadian arm of Neptunus under the Rock Harbour brand. This arrangement has gone now, and they're selling direct from NL as Elling - seems to be a bit of a push going on over there now.

Rick

 

[jmaddy]

Yes, that is true. I think US and Canadian boaters are starting to think about the cost of fuel. This design is unique in that it offers style, single deisel,decent preformance and low use of fuel. They do not have many compeitors.

 

[rickp]

More photos for the interested....

Top mould was craned in place on Friday, but not yet secured (a job for Monday).

The saloon is taking shape, radiators are in and some of the carpentry. A country mile or two of cabling as well /forums/images/graemlins/smile.gif

Foreward heads is taking shape (with the larger "normal sized" Tecma toilets jfm /forums/images/graemlins/wink.gif

24v isolators, "link switch" and fuses

The engine is in - when did Cummins change to white? Starboard side access from 3rd cabin:

Port side is accessed from the galley - and thats a monster air filter compared to the filters on the Volvo 63s. The pump is for the sump and gearbox oil changes.

Finally, the aquadrive thrust bearing system

Getting close now, 2-3 weeks left /forums/images/graemlins/smile.gif

Rick

 

[Major Catastrophe]

Very nice, now be a good boy and put it away.

Can you tell me where you got the radiator fitted in the saloon?

Can't find a supplier of mini radiator anywhere and have even considered using a car oil cooler.

 

[rickp]

I'll ask next time I'm at the yard. The heating system is a Kabola system though - so you could ask them (or a UK supplier of their boilers).

Rick

 

[Major Catastrophe]

I thought Kabola was a religious sect Madonna belonged to!

Thanks for the info. I will ferret on the net.