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by Dan_Smullen
Thu Aug 10, 2023 5:44 pm
Forum: Power Boats
Topic: C19 First time boat build questions
Replies: 27
Views: 17511

Re: C19 First time boat build questions

I'm not sure what the advantage to using solid wood stringers will be. Laminated ply with staggered joints nests well on a few sheets and stay straight after being glued up straight. Interesting point about the temp frames only matching deck height. Will definitely save on material. Maybe piecing th...
by Dan_Smullen
Tue Jul 18, 2023 6:58 pm
Forum: Power Boats
Topic: C19 First time boat build questions
Replies: 27
Views: 17511

Re: C19 First time boat build questions

Mpbannon60 wrote: Tue Jul 18, 2023 1:36 pm I may have underestimated the amount of time this project will actually take...
Welcome to the machine!
by Dan_Smullen
Mon Jul 17, 2023 4:58 pm
Forum: Power Boats
Topic: C19 First time boat build questions
Replies: 27
Views: 17511

Re: C19 First time boat build questions

In my singular experience, accurately cut temporary molds allowed me to arrange them on the jig accurately and squarely, which provided reference points for making sure all was aligned, level and plumb. After the hull is completed and flipped, and the inside glassed, all of the frames will be trimme...
by Dan_Smullen
Mon Jun 19, 2023 6:16 pm
Forum: Builder's Power Boats
Topic: C19 in Richmond, VA
Replies: 634
Views: 223779

Re: C19 in Richmond, VA

Thank you fellas!
TomW1 wrote: Mon Jun 19, 2023 1:27 pm Great looking boat Dan! What is your top rpm's now in some calmer water? Nice first fish. :D

Tom
Maxing out at 37 point something at 57-5900 rpm. Cruising comfortably at 25mph @ ~4000 rpm.

Current prop, I think, is 13.25 diameter, 15p, aluminum.
by Dan_Smullen
Mon Jun 19, 2023 9:50 am
Forum: Builder's Power Boats
Topic: C19 in Richmond, VA
Replies: 634
Views: 223779

Re: C19 in Richmond, VA

First fish in the boat! Stoked to hit this milestone on the first trip with wife, kids and dog on board. Great Father's Day for sure. Maybe best to date.
by Dan_Smullen
Fri Jun 16, 2023 12:04 pm
Forum: Builder's Power Boats
Topic: C17 open in France - launched
Replies: 155
Views: 30930

Re: C17 open 'Fair Enough' in France

Looks very clean! The stretch of between the hull and the underside of the sole may be the least fun part of the process. I found it helpful to keep a level and winding sticks on top of the stringers and bulkheads to ensure the tops of all stayed relatively planer. At one brief moment, I lamented no...
by Dan_Smullen
Wed May 31, 2023 7:23 pm
Forum: Power Boats
Topic: LM 18 Build in Austin
Replies: 42
Views: 8481

Re: LM 18 Build in Austin

Congrats. Sounds like she runs well and looks good in the water too!
by Dan_Smullen
Sun May 28, 2023 7:37 pm
Forum: Builder's Power Boats
Topic: C19 in Richmond, VA
Replies: 634
Views: 223779

Re: C19 in Richmond, VA

Thank you, Browndog. We spent some time rebuilding the low pressure fuel pump, and showed no improvement in the issue, which was loosing fuel pressure at the injection rail. So we pulled the VST to find a little bit of suspect crud around the screen at the HP pump. Cleaned out all of the mess and re...
by Dan_Smullen
Sun May 28, 2023 6:36 pm
Forum: Builder's Power Boats
Topic: C17 open in France - launched
Replies: 155
Views: 30930

Re: C17 open 'Fair Enough' in France

Great plan and forethought for the transducer mount! Looks great!
by Dan_Smullen
Thu May 04, 2023 8:48 pm
Forum: Tool Exchange
Topic: Drain tube flaring tool
Replies: 32
Views: 66543

Re: Drain tube flaring tool

Dutch1, Did CL's flaring tools find their way to you? If so, are they available for me to borrow? Happy to pay postage and return to wherever. Perhaps I should send a PM also. Will do. Thanks! Is this thread still alive? I'm looking for a flaring tool myself. Let me know if it's still floating arou...