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El_Freddo wrote:That sleazy guy should bring the cost down a few grand

So what ideas did you get Guy?

Cheers

Bennie

Nothing much that that i already was planning to do but from the selection of other pics i was able to see the way the cables were laid and a few ideas for the console:)

Hoping to get it ready for the the end of summer:)

Got some more work done and pretty much cut all the plates, sanded the area where they are going to be welded and bolted as much as i can to the boat.
Now i just need to get the boat to the welded and he will weld it all up for me.
Still got some rough edges and gaps that need to be looked at before welding but this is what it should look like...,







Also Picked up a box trailer frame trailer for $30. I'll just weld on a few rollers, side guides and a winch and that should be it.
Already had new bearings but it needs new tires and a set of lights:)

Hehehe at the Trailer! Should do the job once you're done with it!

And that ally plate looks good. Should do the job well. Now the question is, what's the most powerful outboard you can put on it without it breaking??

Cheers

Bennie

Hey guys,

Little update. Big thx to Mcgyver for giving me back most of the trailer parts that was on the original trailer that he didn't use when he converted the trailer to suit two jetski's.

This saved me having to buy the winch, jockey wheel, rollers and the slides.
I needed to extend the front of the trailer so i went to a metal shop and got them to make me a break back trailer pivot that i welded to the front. It should help when loading and unloading the boat. That said it quite a light boat!

Also, As i still don't have a gas bottle and not sure of the condition of the mig welder i stuck with what i knew, the stick. I talked to a friendly exhaust shop owner that offered to test the mig welder for me. All i have to do is bring it to him. I need to wait for my bro to get back so i can put it in the Red brumby to transport it. I'm not allowed to use/borrow the brumby (or the RS) as the last time i did, i can back with a Yellow defected sticker... Ouuupps, LOL.

Anyway this is what ive done so far:







Also don't worry, there was no grinding happening near the RS, I need to be crazy to do something like that. My bro would kill me!!!!!

I still have to add one last roller, bolt on the jockey wheel, bolt/weld on mud guards, Wire up the lights, get some new tyres and bolt on the tow hitch on the trailer arm. Then its to the boat builder to weld up the rear Alu plates:)

Awesome stuff Guyph! Gotta be happy with that!!

Cheers

Bennie

Hehe, yep its getting there. After that the next step will be to do the elc and engine side:)

I've got a question, On this boat i'm building i have put the control on the left side as i think its easier to steer with the right hand. Why do all, well most boats have it on the right? Ok for boats with the steering on the right side of the hull its easier to put it on the side of the hull thus the right hand side, but why do even the center console boat have it on the right like that other explorer boat above? Does anyone know if there is a good reason???

guyph_01 wrote:Hehe, yep its getting there. After that the next step will be to do the elc and engine side:)

I've got a question, On this boat i'm building i have put the control on the left side as i think its easier to steer with the right hand. Why do all, well most boats have it on the right? Ok for boats with the steering on the right side of the hull its easier to put it on the side of the hull thus the right hand side, but why do even the center console boat have it on the right like that other explorer boat above? Does anyone know if there is a good reason???

Probably something to do with most boats being left hand drive, put the throttle control closest to other passengers incase something goes wrong, or to have the right hand have something to rest on. Dunno really, probably due to the company being American or their main target group are Left Hand Drivers so the right hand get the throttle.

I don't see it being a problem swapping it over, so long as there's no sharp edges for you or your passengers to cut themselves on if they hit it for some reason you should be fine.

Another reason I've just thought about is that the accelerator pedal is the right pedal...

Cheers

Bennie

Finished off the trailer 2day. Now i need to add the rear lights and reflectors:)



Hopefully this weekend i can go to get the rear transom welded up..

guyph_01 wrote:Finished off the trailer 2day. Now i need to add the rear lights and reflectors:)

That's pretty schmick mate! Top effort!

Cheers

Bennie

Thx, Going to the boat builder to get the rear transom welded 2day:)

Got some more work done:) Got the seats re-trimmed, Got the transom powder coated and bolted, bolted the engine, Ran all the wires etc. Only thing i'm not sure on how to connect the elec wires:(

A few pics:)

Me adding the nuts inside the hull:p


She not 100% finished but you should get an idea, Oh and i've added a ski pole:p

Impressive.

You got some skills bro.

guyph_01 wrote:Me adding the nuts inside the hull:p

Yeah.. we see the nuts you have not the most flattering picture.. lol

Can't wait to try this thing out

I love the fact that you see potential in things others miss all the time - and that you barter on your sales - mum's good at that too and has always encouraged us to do the same. Some times it works, some times it doesn't.

Keep up the good work!

Cheers

Bennie

Thx for the comment Bennie, I've picked that up from my dad, and for me its just for having fun mostly, I love working with my hands, ohhh and the occasional $$ when i get board of it or get my hands on the next project:)

Yes Paul, we all know your jealous..., and not of the boat....

guyph_01 wrote:Yes Paul, we all know your jealous..., and not of the boat....

Keep dreaming.. we know about you frogs

Just a bit more done 2day, Not much has happened, mostly cosmetic, but the things i'm trying to figure out at the moment is a water seal for the holes i've made to pass the engine cables etc. It doesn't have to be water tight but just splash proof or water tight would be a bonus. Don't really want to block it up with silicone or similar as when the engine turns or tilts cables move with it and the silicone will not last long.





Any ideas?

Also painted the top and side vents to match the blue seats. hopefully it will last. Not sure if i want to paint the fuel cap yet as that gonna get a lot of hand action and end up make it look worst if i paint it. Maybe get a black cap somewhere???



The spot i choose for the speakers..



Also this is what the dash/ control looks like. just need to buy some label switch stickers for the Nav light, Air pump, Bilge pump, Acc etc.



And this is inside the hull. Planning to add a alu frame over the bilge pump so i can add a second spare tank:)



Ohhh and dont worry i'll clean up the wires once everything is hooked up and working properly.

TADAAAAAA,

A big thx to all the guys who helped me create and complete this project with all the advice, And to those who doubted me, well, I YOUR FACE!!!!:p haha

I really happy and proud of myself for building it and how it turned out. Well its not been water tested yet but it should be ok if the honda engine one is. Only issue is my main switch isolator ****ed up so i had to connect everything directly. I'll need to find a better one than the $15 ebay one.









Yes this thing was really miss treated and had quite a few leaks. And i need a steering adjustment:) I wish i can find a cheapish better tube some day, I'll keep and eye out, Or if you guys come across one plz let me know.
That shot looking circle and wires is were the old nav light use to be, will try and cover it up somehow.
Ohh and at the top of the ski pole i plan to add a stern Light to cover the hole but also its a good place for it:)

Absolutely brilliant, well done mate and it should go like a little rocket.

guyph_01 wrote:And to those who doubted me, well, I YOUR FACE!!!!:p haha

I YOUR FACE !! that is soo scary.. I don't want you to be my face

guyph_01 wrote:I really happy and proud of myself for building it and how it turned out. Well its not been water tested yet but it should be ok if the honda engine one is. Only issue is my main switch isolator ****ed up so i had to connect everything directly. I'll need to find a better one than the $15 ebay one.

Well done Guyph.. Love to see it go in the water