CS25 Progress?

[Deedaddy]

The plywood is Meranti BS1088
The flair is straight from the plans. Takes alot of fairing to build it out to a nice curve.
The engine will be mounted at the stern. The sterndrive and engine weigh 1300#. since the design is for two large outboards on a bracket it should work out.
I have been dry fitting everything into the hull today. Will post picture shortly.

[Capt H]

DeeDaddy,

Did you buy the kit or cut it yourself? Shoot me an E-mail with how I can get in contact with you if you don't mind. capthassler@yahoo.com

[Deedaddy]

I cut it myself. Quite easy to do.

[Deedaddy]

This week has been alot of glassing and structure work. Pictures http://gallery.bateau2.comindex.php?cat=12625[/url]

[Chalk]

I can't wait to retire...Your kicking some major butt....At this rate you might be fishing by Xmas Keep it up..Awesome...

[Deedaddy]

Well at my age ...64 I need to push. The blue fin will be running off NC coast in Feb. and I hope to land a 400# one on the new boat. Half the fun is in the building....naaaaaaaaaaa...it's the fishing...

[nordmann]

[quote="Deedaddy" I plan to power her with a 300 HP cummins diesel sterndrive.[/quote]

Hi.. This is very interesting.! Here in Norway, diesel costs only one third of the price of gasolin.

[Deedaddy]

Chase tube are in and some frames in place. Will be adding foam shortly. New pictures posted.

[tech_support]

At the IBEX show we found some interesting news on Nani Diesel Engines. I am going to be working out a deal get a Toyota based marine diesel (200 hp, 675 pounds). Its the same block used by Yanmar for their engines of that size. Very light weight and serviceable by a Toyota or Yanmar mechanic! Oh yeah, and the price is better.

The have other engines also, but that one would work very well for the CS boats.

More to come soon, hopefully.

Joel

[JimW]

DeeDaddy,

Nice work. Great pace too.