Trent's FS14 LS Build

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Re: Trent's FS14 LS Build

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Mojosmantra wrote: Mon Mar 28, 2022 9:48 pm Thanks Guys! Yes, motor took all of 5 seconds to start up.
When I first started my 4 stroke on the water for the first time I held the ignition longer than I needed to because I was used to cranking and cranking and cranking my 2 stroke to get it going. Plus it's so quiet! I love the Yamaha.

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Re: Trent's FS14 LS Build

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Wow!!!! Definitely blows away every FS14 built to date, including mine. I love what you did with the small cockpit and large foredeck. Beautiful workmanship, and it seems you've developed a bad case of the boat builder virus. I've built 4 of Jacques boats and currently finishing my second Conchfish 16 by Chris Morejohn. Can't get enough sanding, just love it.

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Thanks Mike. Those are some very kind words. I’ve seen your FS is person and studied every photo that you posted. I even borrowed some of your details. Not sure I agree that mine is on par, but thanks nonetheless.

I’ve definitely got the bug - been eyeing the next build for a few months now. I see what folks on here do with the bigger boats and it’s so impressive. I love the 22 Panga and think that would be a great hull for the Keys, even though you don’t really see them here. But I have a build space issue. Maybe an LM or FS 18 is in my future…or a canoe to tide me over 😁

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All this talk about next builds has me looking at what's next...maybe a Conchfish or Lithium by Morejohn.

I'm gonna need more room! :lol:

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Congrats!! Really well done!!! Jeff

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My younger brother just bought a home on Big Pine. Maybe I'll see you on the water later this spring/summer. Awesome job!!!
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Re: Trent's FS14 LS Build

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Beautifully done, Mojo! Crazy build time too!

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Two things today - got her registered and weighed. If not for my own stupidity, registration would have been much simpler. I gave them 3 receipts that didn't indicate sales tax - not sure how that happened, but it did. So they broke out the calculators. That on top of the clerk being a trainee and having her first experience with a "homemade vessel" - and - her manager spilling a full cup of coffee on my paperwork. Otherwise, it went as smooth as can be and only ended up costing me an extra $19. :oops: I can live with that just to have it behind me.

As far as the weight, the whole rig weighs exactly 1,000 lbs. Yup, Exactly. :doh: That perfectly round number certainly doesn't give me confidence that it's correct. :roll: The attendant assured me that it was accurate within 20 lbs. The weigh method was boat/trailer only (tow vehicle disconnected). Anyway, if accurate, my math puts the hull + hardware at 495 lbs. So, she's got hips!

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Total Weight: 1,000 lbs
- Trailer (Magic Tilt MT14-1250): 230 lbs
- Spare Tire: 20 lbs
- Engine (Yamaha F25LWHC): 140 lbs
- Trolling Motor (12V 55lb Thrust Minn Kota Terrova): 50 lbs
- Battery (Group 24 Lead Acid Deep Cycle): 50 lbs
- Fuel (2.5 gallons): 15 lbs

Hull Weight + Hardware/Equip: 495 lbs.

Beyond that, I have no idea what all the hardware/stuff cumulatively weighs, bit certainly no more than 50 lbs, right?

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I think with the extended decking she was bound to be on the hefty side. That 25 will push her no problem though!

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Re: Trent's FS14 LS Build

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I think with the extended decking she was bound to be on the hefty side. That 25 will push her no problem though!
No doubt, although I think it's more in the "extended" stringers. The way I boxed out the hatches essentially gave me full depth stringers (from deck to hull) except for in the cockpit area. Plus she's got a lot of foam. I'm not going to get too concerned - or elated - until I see how she performs. I do expect her to be extremely stiff and to float just fine - even if she's full of water :D

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