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Wow Thanks Tim. That really is quite different from my OB17, hadn't realized how much. The C17 was the boat I wanted to build (in CC form) but the plans weren't available or even being discussed when I started my build. You will certainly be very well defended against following seas. Another big bonus will be engine noise reduction. With that deep a well, it should be much quieter from the cockpit.

Tim,
I am watching your build very closely and with great anticipation for new photos. It looks great. I ordered the C 17 plans - but have been bogged down redoing the floor on my OD 18 - and have now been toying with the idea of the C19. Yours looks like a "big boat" - does it feel like that to you? I am worried about building it and then wishing I had done the 19 footer! Aghhh decisions again!

Great work - keep the pics coming!

Hi Tim,
I seem to remember that you are putting the battery in the port motorwell locker, right? Did you put a hatch in below a cockpit seat, or do you plan to cut through the top?
thanks, bob

Tim, are you still on course to launch in July. I am anxious for you to get her launched so I can get some performance numbers. Also have you decided what motor you are going with we discussed it before but that seems like eons ago. With any luck I'll start in Mid-July.

Tom

Tommy D wrote:Yours looks like a "big boat" - does it feel like that to you?

It's kinda big, for a 17-footer - I think 'cos it's quite wide. But to give you an idea, I measured the cockpit today at 5'7" wide and 6'7" (excluding the 6" or so under the cabin roof that extends over the cockpit) long. Don't forget, there's enough space in the cabin for two to sleep, or three to sit.

Betowess wrote: I seem to remember that you are putting the battery in the port motorwell locker, right? Did you put a hatch in below a cockpit seat, or do you plan to cut through the top?

Plan is to have the battery in the motorwell locker, port or starboard - I have made tie-down loops both sides. I will cut holes for hatches in those decks.

Tom, you know better than to ask for a launch date

But July is possible at this stage - bear in mind the tennis starts soon, and brings the rain with it...

Ross, you're more than welcome to copy my windows - I'm sure its not an original idea on my part...

A couple more pics of this weekend's work...

Lots of sanding done, as usual, then some sealing...

The motorwell:





And the cabin:





And that's it, the whole outside of the boat is now sealed, though not finished. More sanding to come, and a second coat of epoxy after that. Next weekend. This coming week I'm planning on working inside.

Later,

Tim.

Sealed is good...

Ah Tim I know better than to ask for a launch date for your beautiful boat. However, now if you move the way your going I may finish first. And I won' won't start till next month. I have some 200 year old Amercian Walnut from my wifes farm that I want to incorporate into the boat.

Best wishes

Tom

This week...


Sanded and sealed the handrails:





Then sanded and sealed the inside of the console:





And, as usual, take photo's, check on screen, and discover dry spots:





No worries, there was a bit of epoxy left to go back and cover them. All sorted.

Then, today, finally got up the guts to drill two more holes in the hull, for drainage for the motorwell:





Thanks L_Louis for the advice on the Forstner bit - worked perfectly !

Then sealed (first coat):





And from the other side:





And their location:





After which I glued the instrument panel to the console:





The gaps above and below to be filleted later.

Oh, and I have a solution to the mounting of the handrails (question was in the other section). More to follow on that.

Looking forward to the weekend now

Tim.

Tim it's looking great. I have gone back through the total build now and can't believe how well it has really gone for you. You have done some beautiful work. Cheers!

Tom

You do some fine work Tim.
I get a bit of a nervous twitch sometimes, when I see everyone doing stuff so well & then have to try to keep up the standard myself
Regards,
Steve