Fifty Feet of Grey (steel)

[Keith-i]

I can't wait to see this buzzing around CI waters. I know it's a massive challenge and logistical nightmare, but I envy your opportunity to spec and build your own boat. Good luck with it all.

 

[Robg71]

Thanks Keith. can wait to pull up in St H with this one... maybe a while to go yet

 

[vas]

Rob,

massive project, well done, will definitely keep a v.close look at it
+1000 on the timelapse camera especially since around 50% of the built period you'll be underwater drinking helium or whatever other funny gas they're feeding you down there
We need to have a constant feed of info on the thread!

good luck (you're going to need it!)

cheers

V.

 

[Robg71]

Thanks Vas
ive got a nikon d800 that does time lapse, but im NOT leaving that out.....
see if i can find an old webcam or some other attatched to a pc.....
aha... maybe a ip security camera

 

[Kawasaki]

Rob,

massive project, well done, will definitely keep a v.close look at it
+1000 on the timelapse camera especially since around 50% of the built period you'll be underwater drinking helium or whatever other funny gas they're feeding you down there
We need to have a constant feed of info on the thread!

good luck (you're going to need it!)

cheers

V.

These dive bods are mental
Its the stuff they breath
I remember swmbo
She was ok before the birth of the kids
Its that gas an air stuff they give em whilst belting childers out
They aint never the same after
Big metal boat
Big mental owner
Big tides in the CI Place
Big Project
Big Bet on
Never been to the CI Place
Rob
When it's seaworthy and fettled
I'll pop across
I,m good at finding sticky out rock things
Just to test the integrity of the hull etc

 

[Robg71]

set the auto pilot Geeves, and pass me another fosters

 

[Kawasaki]

set the auto pilot Geeves, and pass me another fosters

Fosters?
To$$er
Stay on me own Island I rekon
San Miguel?

 

[Robg71]

whos invited you

 

[Kawasaki]

whos invited you

I have
As Lord Protector of All Things Boaty And Made of Metal
IE
The ATBAMOM
Also know as ----- All Things Bent (and made of metal) I have to tick things off
Shortened latterly to ATBA
'All Tin Boats Association'
Therefore I qualify for an Invite

 

[Robg71]

no arguing that.....

Scuse me...
I have beer to drink....

 

[Robg71]

Whilst we are hot on the subject of stabilisers this evening, I have osmotech studying drawings for fitment.
Either as built in, or, more likely... designed in.... and fitted later....
Either way, the weight and size has come down to a point where they are suitable, and not modded from a larger boat.

 

[JSYmartini]

Are you going to have an electric kettle on this one?

 

[Robg71]

I bought one special for you on the last one....

 

[RobWales]

What level of inspection and testing of the welds are Lloyds stipulating?

 

[rustybarge]

Whilst we are hot on the subject of stabilisers this evening, I have osmotech studying drawings for fitment.
Either as built in, or, more likely... designed in.... and fitted later....
Either way, the weight and size has come down to a point where they are suitable, and not modded from a larger boat.

But....the stabilisers will cost more than the cost of building your hull.

 

[Robg71]

Lloyds aren't. I wil be. Will get in there and MPI.
just treat it like at work, only dryer... and with coffee...
probably MPI a few of your welds over the years

 

[Robg71]

But....the stabilisers will cost more than the cost of building your hull.

quite possibly. but even if i dont fit them, i have to prep the hull for them. its really the first system suited for a boat this small, and to not do the prep work is madness. Overall they are a major expenditure, even more than two brand new 6.7litre motors.

 

[rustybarge]

quite possibly. but even if i dont fit them, i have to prep the hull for them. its really the first system suited for a boat this small, and to not do the prep work is madness. Overall they are a major expenditure, even more than two brand new 6.7litre motors.

Did you consider the cummins factory reconditioned units? As good as new, 40% cheaper, allegedly!

 

[Robg71]

yes, I looked at them and the spec and price. they were my favoured until i got a cracking price for a pair of new 6.7qsb in 480 rating.
volvos were massively over the top price wise. cats were too heavy. pound for pound these came up trumps.
the 6.7 is not available yet as a factory recon unit. the torque and performance figure that I saw from cummins at SIBS were enough for me.

 

[Robg71]

Just gained four feet of accommodation space.
V drives are go. Very very happy.... 3 cabins is now a very distinct proposal. Before, i don't think it would have been so achievable. Foot of the beds will be under the cockpit sole, fuel tanks under these beds. No change to hull, just engine mountings. Gearbox is ZF85IV with a 2.493 ratio. Giving a shaft speed of 1323 @3300rpm.
CJR are supplying props, and stern gear. Possibly shafts too.
Trend are on with the glazing.