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by eril n
Thu Nov 18, 2010 9:54 pm
Forum: Builder's Power Boats
Topic: FS12 (many liberties taken)
Replies: 19
Views: 5675

Re: FS12 (many liberties taken)

yes yes :) my comment was mainly tongue in cheek hehe.
thanks!!
by eril n
Thu Nov 18, 2010 9:02 pm
Forum: Builder's Power Boats
Topic: FS12 (many liberties taken)
Replies: 19
Views: 5675

Re: FS12 (many liberties taken)

oh wow! looks great mate. hehe... I built an fS12 finished a year ago... it went great, but then i decided to also 'modify' mine with sponsons etc. However, i was too scared to post anything after the finished FS12 build as I considered it may be blasphemy hehe:) . But now seeing yours, I am inspire...
by eril n
Wed Oct 28, 2009 6:37 am
Forum: Builder's Power Boats
Topic: FS12 DownUnder progress
Replies: 27
Views: 7559

Re: FS12 DownUnder progress

very close now, that is certainly one of a kind FS12, congratulations on the finishing and launch (soon). How much does she weigh? :) thanks guys! ... weight?? haha :lol: well... almost popped a pooper valve when I lifted it to turn it over the other week! Certainly NOT a 'car-topper' thats for sur...
by eril n
Tue Oct 27, 2009 1:11 am
Forum: Builder's Power Boats
Topic: FS12 DownUnder progress
Replies: 27
Views: 7559

FS12 - almost done!!

phew...been a while. There was a plan a few weeks back to launch her this week... so some quick workboat standard coats of aquacote to the interior, valspar flowcoat on the hull, and a quick bolt on of the shiny bits and some wireing and she is amazingly almost ready to go! Rolled into the Qld rego ...
by eril n
Fri Jul 17, 2009 6:43 pm
Forum: Builder's Power Boats
Topic: FS12 DownUnder progress
Replies: 27
Views: 7559

Re: FS12 DownUnder progress

inwhales...eerr.... none on my plans for the FS12. but gr8 you think they look good mecreature.
(as long as 'inwhales' are the inside-the-boat side of the gunwhales? - excuse my lack of nautical knowledge)
cheers
by eril n
Fri Jul 17, 2009 4:51 am
Forum: Builder's Power Boats
Topic: FS12 DownUnder progress
Replies: 27
Views: 7559

Re: FS12 DownUnder progress

been a while... finally took some more pics. started dry fit of hatches etc, glassing the bow. yep - got carried away and built some inwhales? (is that what they are called?) http://gallery.bateau2.com/albums/userpics/22012/normal_boat_july09_1.jpg http://gallery.bateau2.com/albums/userpics/22012/no...
by eril n
Fri Feb 20, 2009 6:25 am
Forum: Builder's Power Boats
Topic: FS12 DownUnder progress
Replies: 27
Views: 7559

anchor bits

aaah ks8 - I almost did ask.... I've never owned a boat, first time build etc too, so all this nautical talk of bitter rodes needed investigating. Quick zap on google and i'm now enlightened. Yes - the good old father in law made a comment early that small drains and bungs etc are bad.... so I liste...
by eril n
Thu Feb 19, 2009 9:34 pm
Forum: Builder's Power Boats
Topic: FS12 DownUnder progress
Replies: 27
Views: 7559

tubes ahoy

love this bit! chase tunes for fuel and sparks. putting electrical n battery in midseat box, foam the rest. http://gallery.bateau2.com/albums/userpics/22012/normal_boat_feb20a.jpg cleats done on front sole (yes, will be heavy but strong, plus more spots for buoyancy foam) http://gallery.bateau2.com/...
by eril n
Tue Feb 10, 2009 3:50 am
Forum: Builder's Power Boats
Topic: FS12 DownUnder progress
Replies: 27
Views: 7559

work on the pointy end

decided to add a nice smooth bow top. some frames n cleats for it. Mounted tank up under it on 2 ply rail cradle. Q - how do I seal through hull fittings like the tow eye? sure, i've done the epoxy donut and drilled out to slot through, but i don't use epoxy on stainless right? do i just seal with s...
by eril n
Wed Feb 04, 2009 8:08 am
Forum: Builder's Power Boats
Topic: FS12 DownUnder progress
Replies: 27
Views: 7559

Here's a motor for a little boat

thanks guys - ks8. here ya go. Father in law arrived with a great old 9.5hp Johnson yesterday. couldn't wait to hang it off the thick bit... Some great little waterways around Nudgee beach in Brisbane, Australia near where we live. Probably launch her there I reckon. http://gallery.bateau2.com/album...