Boat Builder Central

Rick, You and I are polar opposites when it comes to outfitting this boat - You don't think that you're overdoing it? I guess that our differences come down to planned use and length of time off shore which for me is a maximum of three days more often than not just two. My thoughts fitting this out,...

I usually clean off the dirt and grime with soap and water. Followed later by denatured alcohol which removes oils and grease. Having said that, i need to point out that I almost always do a test or sample before using something on a project..

Thank you Jacques... I'm all the wiser for asking the question!

Just out of curiosity, what is the objection to an engine that utilizes glow plugs?

I looked at the rebuilt perkins. Typically you need to have one to exchange or pay a big premium. I still like the Nani Kubota and Lugger. Lugger actually just opened a distributorship down the street from me. (I specifically mention that so Shine gives me a good quote on the Nani when the time come...

Finally something that makes sense (at least to me). It can be frustring to those of us who haven't been trained or have worked in this field. For whatever reason everyone in boating becomes a self proclaimed expert -

I don't think that I'll ever understand the difference between the two in this context as there is so much conflicting information out there. For instance in Dave Gerrs book "The nature of boats: insights and esoterica for the nautically obsessed " he says " In medium-speed boats part...

I like the the looks of the round hull shape don't know how it would effect performance.I also like strip plank as a core though it adds a lot of work compared to large plywood sheets. I too would be interested if it were possible without it being a total redesign

Spokaloo,

$2000 for a custom design of a bot that size seems very cheap to me.. are you sure of that number?

My opinion - The gene pool needs more chlorine!