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by flyfishingmonk
Mon Oct 02, 2023 10:46 am
Forum: Builder's Power Boats
Topic: PH18 Build in North Dallas (PH20)
Replies: 3520
Views: 385080

Re: PH18 Build in North Dallas (PH20)

Something else to take into consideration is service support- is there a great service place for one near you, but for the other you have to drive an hour or more away? I went with mercury because it was willing to play nicely with my chart plotter and display all engine info on the screen. Some mo...
by flyfishingmonk
Mon Oct 02, 2023 9:10 am
Forum: Builder's Power Boats
Topic: PH18 Build in North Dallas (PH20)
Replies: 3520
Views: 385080

Re: PH18 Build in North Dallas (PH20)

Anyone have a strong opinion of the Mercury vs. Yamaha 115? Or is it 6 of one.... type of thing. I like the idea of the Mercury being lighter, if I am looking at the specs correctly. Thanks in advance. Casey P.S. Wow I am so thankful the garage has two doors between it and them main house. That pri...
by flyfishingmonk
Mon Oct 02, 2023 12:18 am
Forum: Builder's Power Boats
Topic: PH18 Build in North Dallas (PH20)
Replies: 3520
Views: 385080

Re: PH18 Build in North Dallas (PH20)

Anyone have a strong opinion of the Mercury vs. Yamaha 115? Or is it 6 of one.... type of thing. I like the idea of the Mercury being lighter, if I am looking at the specs correctly. Thanks in advance. Casey P.S. Wow I am so thankful the garage has two doors between it and them main house. That prim...
by flyfishingmonk
Mon Oct 02, 2023 12:15 am
Forum: Builder's Power Boats
Topic: PH18 Build in North Dallas (PH20)
Replies: 3520
Views: 385080

Re: PH18 Build in North Dallas (PH20)

So today I was able to get the 2nd coat of primer on the front lockers. Next up, I plan to get two coats of paint on the fuel tank lockers, life jacket locker, battery locker. That will tidy up the front of the boat. Then I'll focus on the back of the boat for the remaining 6 lockers. They are about...
by flyfishingmonk
Mon Oct 02, 2023 12:07 am
Forum: Builder's Power Boats
Topic: PH18 Build in North Dallas (PH20)
Replies: 3520
Views: 385080

Re: PH18 Build in North Dallas (PH20)

Good thoughts on fuel tanks.

The fuel tanks have some very nice compartments of their own.

All good there.

Casey
by flyfishingmonk
Sun Oct 01, 2023 3:03 pm
Forum: Builder's Power Boats
Topic: PH18 Build in North Dallas (PH20)
Replies: 3520
Views: 385080

Re: PH18 Build in North Dallas (PH20)

The batteries always need a compartment of their own no matter what type they are. Just build a removable compartment wall so you can get to them. But seal them as you are putting them where they will get, they will get the most pounding of anywhere in the boat. If I were you, I would try to reconf...
by flyfishingmonk
Sun Oct 01, 2023 3:01 pm
Forum: Builder's Power Boats
Topic: PH18 Build in North Dallas (PH20)
Replies: 3520
Views: 385080

Re: PH18 Build in North Dallas (PH20)

The batteries always need a compartment of their own no matter what type they are. Just build a removable compartment wall so you can get to them. But seal them as you are putting them where they will get, they will get the most pounding of anywhere in the boat. If I were you, I would try to reconf...
by flyfishingmonk
Sat Sep 30, 2023 5:29 pm
Forum: Builder's Power Boats
Topic: PH18 Build in North Dallas (PH20)
Replies: 3520
Views: 385080

Re: PH18 Build in North Dallas (PH20)

It's amazing how stinky the Interlux system, but very easy to work with. I am working on all the front lockers of the boat, which consist of two fuel lockers, a center locker for life jackets, and the front locker for 3 batteries and the anchor. Making some progress today! Casey I hope the front lo...
by flyfishingmonk
Sat Sep 30, 2023 3:49 pm
Forum: Builder's Power Boats
Topic: PH18 Build in North Dallas (PH20)
Replies: 3520
Views: 385080

Re: PH18 Build in North Dallas (PH20)

It's amazing how stinky the Interlux system, but very easy to work with.

I am working on all the front lockers of the boat, which consist of two fuel lockers, a center locker for life jackets, and the front locker for 3 batteries and the anchor.

Making some progress today!

Casey
by flyfishingmonk
Sat Sep 30, 2023 2:51 pm
Forum: Builder's Power Boats
Topic: PH18 Build in North Dallas (PH20)
Replies: 3520
Views: 385080

Re: PH18 Build in North Dallas (PH20)

OrangeQuest wrote: Tue Sep 26, 2023 6:38 pm If I remember correctly, you have a couple of kids that were becoming good craftsmen, hope they are joining back in too.
Oh they are the greatest! Picking up a lot of knowledge along the way. All three of them are doing dynamite in school too. And involved in church. Great kiddos! :)

Casey