Boat Builder Central

Update on weight and balance - moved my three group 31's up to what was the anchor and fender locker and it worked out perfect. See picture below from the long weekend up on Georgian Bay. I think the smallmouth bass like it better too! I can tell the difference in ride and no more porpoising when I ...

Beautiful work. What prop did you go with on the Suzuki ?

Hi Casey. I got the mount and most all of my bling from Eddie Marine. For weight, Jaques mentioned the foam core may actually be a little heavier due to the additional glass required. Bone empty not even hatch covers I was exactly 2000 pounds including the trailer, not sure what the trailer weighs. ...

Beautiful woodwork Casey. Your boat is a work of art.

I just responded to your query re HP.

As a Project / Health and Safety Manager for Johnson Controls, glad to see everyone is wearing their PPE !

Sorry for the delay Casey, just saw this, must have missed it in my trolling ... If you want to cruise she is fine. If you want to fly on calm mornings / blast off at bass tournaments no. Mine tops out just below 40 MPH trimmed and jacked with 13 pitch 4 blade stainless Evinrude prop. I could possib...

Stunningly beautiful ! Wow. Cant wait to see her with the motor attached...

That is one beautiful Phantom !

Curious - what are you planning for your engine?

Good luck with your build. My PH18 took 4 years as well, but it was worth it. I can't say enough about the good builders on this forum, and everything I have learned from their generous sharing.

All I need now is more horsepower ....

Beautiful work. I am not sure if it has been mentioned but bolts always when possible instead of screws.

I love that gunnel and console !

Thanks everyone. I was wondering if anyone may have a calculation, but yes I can just do it. To move anything back is going to be a PITA due to all teh wiring that I have to re-do.... I plan on moving 3 - 2 for 24V TM and the one for 12V accessories (dedicated starting battery is #4) Perhaps what I ...