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by willg
Mon Sep 17, 2018 12:53 am
Forum: Builder's Power Boats
Topic: PH18 in Midcoast Maine - Rusty Clouser
Replies: 20
Views: 2630

Re: PH18 in Midcoast Maine - Rusty Clouser

Rusty, welcome to the forum and congratulations on your decision to build. My PH18 was completed in a leisurely 4 years and launched in 6/17. I love the boat and you will love yours. Casey, referenced in TomW1's message below, generously gave me his strongback. For the most part I set it up similar ...
by willg
Sun Jul 01, 2018 12:55 am
Forum: Builder's Power Boats
Topic: SWFL FS18--FIRST TIME BUILDER
Replies: 11
Views: 1646

Re: SWFL FS18--FIRST TIME BUILDER

Welcome and congratulations on your decision to build a boat. May as well enjoy the process no matter the time it takes. It's actually a lot of fun and makes for some great day dreaming as you plan and think ahead. Plus, your 6 mo old might be able to handle a snoopy rod by the time you launch!
by willg
Sun Jul 01, 2018 12:49 am
Forum: Builder's Power Boats
Topic: FS 17 - Raised Sheer
Replies: 432
Views: 55592

Re: FS 17 - Raised Sheer

Re sole flex there will of course be a big difference b/w what you're seeing now vs when it's glued in place and glassed. However, on my PH18 I put a cross-member at stringer height where I thought there'd be the most potential for flex. It's so easy to do that I didn't bother trying to talk myself ...
by willg
Mon Jun 04, 2018 4:55 pm
Forum: Builder's Power Boats
Topic: PH18 Build in North Dallas (PH20)
Replies: 3520
Views: 384940

Re: PH18 Build in North Dallas (PH20)

Lord no, I never made something that beautiful! I did the LB22, Plyak, and SK14. 8O Dougster Then I am trying to remember who's that one was. Hmm.... I'll have to look for it when I have a few mins. Casey Casey, that beautiful PH16 was built by Doug. I got a lot of inspiration from his build. Here'...
by willg
Fri May 18, 2018 10:35 pm
Forum: Builder's Power Boats
Topic: Wouter's PH18 Namibia
Replies: 693
Views: 82604

Re: Wouter's PH18 Namibia

Wouter, those lockers are really nice!
by willg
Fri May 18, 2018 10:33 pm
Forum: Builder's Power Boats
Topic: FS14- Bayou City Boat
Replies: 1402
Views: 149987

Re: FS14- Bayou City Boat

I used the hot glue method extensively. It works great and is a lot easier than clamps. Also, it makes it less likely that your epoxy glue will squeeze out than with clamps.
by willg
Fri May 18, 2018 10:31 pm
Forum: Builder's Power Boats
Topic: Conchfish 16 (HB Whipray) Build
Replies: 139
Views: 16008

Re: Conchfish 16 (HB Whipray) Build

Very cool.
by willg
Fri May 18, 2018 10:31 pm
Forum: Builder's Power Boats
Topic: willg's PH18 - "Yepper" launched 6/11/17
Replies: 326
Views: 49979

Re: willg's PH18 - "Yepper" launched 6/11/17

Will - have any video you can post? I hope all is well. Casey Casey, no videos yet. I will someday and will post up. All is well, thanks. I moved the boat to a secure storage facility in Matagorda. It has made getting on the water much easier than hauling the boat there and back. A few weekends ago...
by willg
Wed May 02, 2018 12:15 am
Forum: Builder's Power Boats
Topic: willg's PH18 - "Yepper" launched 6/11/17
Replies: 326
Views: 49979

Re: willg's PH18 - "Yepper" launched 6/11/17

It's been a while since I've posted on my boat so thought I'd share some info. I don't know what she weighs but suspect she's built comparatively heavy. My 90 etec came with a 17" 3-blade evinrude stainless viper prop. I have a 6" Bob's action jack and with the trim and jp tweaked just rig...
by willg
Tue May 01, 2018 11:20 pm
Forum: Power Boats
Topic: Need some performance advice
Replies: 51
Views: 5808

Re: Need some performance advice

Hunts, sorry can't help you with your performance questions but damn that's a nice boat! Well thought out and looks very functional. Congratulations!