GV13 Build Progress

MadRus · Post by **MadRus** » Mon Sep 08, 2008 5:26 am

Awesome! I love the mods. She should be relatively light weight, quick and nimble. Pics on the water would be great.

JerryF · Post by **JerryF** » Tue Sep 16, 2008 12:28 pm

I always did like the floor grate idea.

mecreature · Post by **mecreature** » Tue Sep 16, 2008 1:12 pm

that is an eye catcher for sure.

I cant wait to see it in the water. and get some performance numbers too.

K-1 · Post by **K-1** » Tue Sep 16, 2008 7:32 pm

Yeah I am looking forward to the splash report ! I have the GV13 plans and wondered what it would perform like with a 20 HP on it

brilandboy · Post by **brilandboy** » Tue Sep 23, 2008 7:28 pm

This build is a real inspiration for me as a prospective first timer - thanks for sharing.
How much foam/flotation were you able to fit in?
Nina's been enticing me but I want a simpler first project that can also be useful. I plan to take any shortcut this first time, plywood kit, resin kit (think BoatBuilderCentral will make a SilverTip Epoxy Kit for the GV13?), even a epoxy toolkit if they'll put one together (rollers, brushes, measurers, etc. ... have no idea really, and really starting from scratch, except a few household tools) - although I have many years of small to mid boating use.
Questionable idea - my son (15) and I (way too old to bounce in a small boat like I used to

) may want to go through some chop to nearby islands (Bahamas), but if I had a higher seat where I could stand quickly for a good smack and sit back down, maybe a small jetski / motorbike type seat on top of the bench seat and protruding a bit forward?? And one for him on the port side with a grab rail in front as he won't have a steering wheel to hold onto. Of course he will mutiny in short order and be in the captain's seat.
With the various angles underfoot, what's the simplest non-slip solution for this boat?
Les.

ScottE · Post by **ScottE** » Wed Sep 24, 2008 11:50 am

I launched 2 weeks ago and I'm very pleased with this design!

After a 4 hour break in, the Yamaha performed flawlessly with this hull and performance is great! I'll measure top speed on my next outing (GPS) and report as soon as I'm able (and post on the water pics.)

Brilandboy, I highly recommend this design for it's flexibility and stability. I'm also not going to use the floor grate in front of the driver's seat after all, as the center of gravity is better without it and the flooring is non-slip (non-slip added to the final coat of paint), and the stringers provide lateral footing stability that is actually quite nice in the chop!

The MarineEpoxy was a pleasure to use and us first timers are pleased with the results. Buy LOTS of chip brushes and latex gloves, I went through 2 boxes (100 count) easily!

ScottE · Post by **ScottE** » Wed Sep 24, 2008 11:53 am

First Launch and motor break-in, more to follow soon!

mecreature · Post by **mecreature** » Wed Sep 24, 2008 1:44 pm

great job ScottE.. And dont forget the performance reports. Let us know anything you do to get the COG adjusted to your liking...

Great boat.

MadRus · Post by **MadRus** » Wed Sep 24, 2008 1:48 pm

Look at that fiiiine lookin' vessel! Very nice. Congratulations.

Cracker Larry · Post by **Cracker Larry** » Wed Sep 24, 2008 2:28 pm

She looks real nice in the water. Sweet lines and she looks to be in good trim. Very nice

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