Boat Builder Central

Thanks for the kind words folks. Tom - the beach is Popponesset spit (http://maps.google.com/maps?q=popponess ... iwloc=addr)

Here are some photos taken from the beach on a foggy afternoon. I continue to pleased by the performance and the capacity is not bad either. Took seven young kids and two adults to the beach across the bay. Strained a bit but was safe enough. http://gallery.bateau2.com/albums/userpics/19537/normal_B...

Found the problem :D The kill switch clip does not pull the red button out enough. I managed to temporarily adjust the clip and she runs like a dream. So here are some quick performance stats. Carrying 580 lbs: 131 lb Honda BF15D 350 lbs crew 71 lb battery 10 lb anchor 18 lbs gasoline I managed 25.7...

Well I am sure it happens to the best of us. Bit of an ignominious launch today. Made it to our dock towed by a friendly stranger. The motor failed to start. Plenty of cranking power - turns over nicely but no sign of a cylinder firing. Replaced the gas and drained the gas line. Checked one of the s...

Rob, couple of questions. Where did you stick the gas tank? I assume it's an electric start, where did you stick the battery? Did you install a sole? Answered part of my question about electric start, duh, you do have running lights!!! It's sharp man, I plan on doing the breast hook and knees too. ...

Daddy wrote:Did you bolt the engine bracket? Awful to loose that nice Honda motor
Daddy

Not yet - I need to run out and get some bolts.

Thanks for the kind comments gents - nothing like vacation time to get back on schedule. Hopefully launch this afternoon - the champagne is ready - will take more pictures. We have people visiting this weekend and my wife is already asking how many kids I can take to the beach at low tide

Finished at last - well 99% done because they is always some improvement to make. Here are some shots of the completed boat. Hopefully the registration numbers will arrive on schedule tomorrow and we can launch. The kids keep asking what we will do if it sinks. Guess it did not help reading this poe...

Thanks Guys. I am feeling pretty good about the way it is turning out. I got a coat of primer on the topsides yesterday and also managed to get my HIN. Bit of a shame to cover the attactive marine plywood but I have no desire to varnish every year. At least the paint covers all my flaws - a wonderfu...

Moved my boat for the summer and time for an update. A shot after arriving in the new canopy: http://gallery.bateau2.com/albums/userpics/19537/normal_IMG_3814.jpg Glued three 3/8th ply for the knees and a breasthook. Also decided to fix the transom. http://gallery.bateau2.com/albums/userpics/19537/n...