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by RomanVilgut
Thu Oct 12, 2023 8:49 am
Forum: Builder's Power Boats
Topic: Roman´s OB15 (First Time Builder)
Replies: 86
Views: 31135

Re: Roman´s OB15 (First Time Builder)

Oh my... an update is long due. But work kept me busy (business-trip to greenland included). But in short: My days as boat-builder are over as my days as boat-owner beginn (and there will be enough building in the future). For short: We got the motor running, with one limitation, something with the ...
by RomanVilgut
Thu Oct 12, 2023 8:49 am
Forum: Finished Boats
Topic: "Vreni" launched, Romans OB15
Replies: 10
Views: 3325

"Vreni" launched, Romans OB15

After nearly four years of building, I am finally not only a boat-builder, but also a boat-owner. What a journey! When I started the OB15, I thought, I could finish it in one year. But I learned a lot about chemistry and my limitations, regarding concentration after hours of work. While I started wi...
by RomanVilgut
Sat May 13, 2023 9:12 am
Forum: Builder's Power Boats
Topic: Roman´s OB15 (First Time Builder)
Replies: 86
Views: 31135

Re: Roman´s OB15 (First Time Builder)

Spring came with some not so nice surprises. After 15 years in my company the management decided to hide their mistakes by getting rid of some of the staff. Since I was the only one in my department with no child, it hit me. But 15 years in one company leaves you with a high knowledge of the inner w...
by RomanVilgut
Wed Oct 05, 2022 4:25 am
Forum: Builder's Power Boats
Topic: Roman´s OB15 (First Time Builder)
Replies: 86
Views: 31135

Re: Roman´s OB15 (First Time Builder)

Yesterday was a big Day for my OB15. I am not the most practical guy, when it comes to motors. So the last weeks a friend helped me to get the motor running. The boatlcould stay at his house for the time. Meanwhile I installed clamps (I bought them too small...) , anchor and stuff and did some repai...
by RomanVilgut
Sun Sep 04, 2022 4:56 am
Forum: Core Materials: Plywood, Foam core and Honeycomb
Topic: Wooden Slats, Cheap at Ikea
Replies: 0
Views: 21473

Wooden Slats, Cheap at Ikea

Hi Folks! I want to share a discovery I made. In my building-process I also needed, what I would call construction wood for several purpouses. I always used slats of spruce - planed for appliances on the boat, not planed for frames and stuff. Lately I went to Ikea for some cheap shelfs for the basem...
by RomanVilgut
Tue Aug 16, 2022 3:41 pm
Forum: Builder's Power Boats
Topic: Roman´s OB15 (First Time Builder)
Replies: 86
Views: 31135

Re: Roman´s OB15 (First Time Builder)

I will start this post with an advise, that a friend of my brother gave me. Hi teaches future engineers at the local collage in Villach, the city I grew up, not far away from the place, where my boat is being build. He sad: "The first thing a technician has to think about, when he builds a mach...
by RomanVilgut
Mon Jun 27, 2022 4:23 am
Forum: Builder's Power Boats
Topic: Roman´s OB15 (First Time Builder)
Replies: 86
Views: 31135

Re: Roman´s OB15 (First Time Builder)

It has been a long time, since my last update. Autumn was cold, so I could not do a lot before winter. But spring began early. But I used the winter to think about the interior and how to place it. Since I want to use the boat in the Adriatic Sea and the Danube, I need a strong engine (which I alrea...
by RomanVilgut
Fri Feb 25, 2022 2:31 am
Forum: Power Boats
Topic: OB15 Build in Charleston
Replies: 4
Views: 507

Re: OB15 Build in Charleston

The pictures look very good. The bow is very nice. The chine is larger, then it looks. You will see it, when it is filled up. You will probatly need more epoxy, then written in the plan (at least I needed more). Tape and fabric use a lot of it.

It is a nice boat. Have fun and please post pictures!
by RomanVilgut
Tue Sep 28, 2021 2:29 am
Forum: Power Boats
Topic: Fs18 video review
Replies: 13
Views: 1551

Re: Fs18 review video

That Video really made me smile! And I think we all know, ahat he means with "wife aggro"...

So after watching the video I huged my wife and thanked her for being so patient...

Boaters wifes are the best! :D
by RomanVilgut
Wed Sep 22, 2021 3:57 am
Forum: Builder's Power Boats
Topic: Roman´s OB15 (First Time Builder)
Replies: 86
Views: 31135

Re: Roman´s OB15 (First Time Builder)

Wow, already September... The last months were very busy. Shortly after my last posting, my wife and I found a very interesting real-estate-ad. At that point, we were still renting, which is quite usual in Austria. But we had some money on the side and this was a really nice 23-years old 2-story-apa...