More trouble than fun for a starter boat?

[zj-jeepster]

Re: More trouble than fun for a starter boat?

JasonJ,<br /><br />Thumbs up on your project boat. Really. Nice website too. It's done so well you'd think it was original <br /><br />What are the specs of this boat? If the CC's 35 inches wide, how much room's left on the sides to maneuver?<br /><br />I'm sure there're lots of other project boats on this forum that are nice too but I just haven't had the chance to view them all.<br /><br />Nice work!!!!

 

[JasonJ]

Re: More trouble than fun for a starter boat?

The boat has a 7' beam, 16.5 foot length. I ended up with 16 inches on each side of console to inner surface of gunnels. I left out any side panels, so there is even more room at floor level. it is plenty of room to manuever if need be. I wanted protection for two behind the console if need be, that is why I went wide with the console.

 

[w103pcm]

Re: More trouble than fun for a starter boat?

Thanks for all your input! I got the boat yesterday, it is sitting at home with it's seats tore out, carpte tore out, and all the leaves and dirt vaccuumed out of it. I went nuts on it yesterday. I have made myself the goal of having it out in the water within 3 weeks. It is a demanding goal, but I think I can pull it off.<br /><br />After looking into the prices of the telefelx systems and replacing the pulleys, it looks like a much better option to get the teleflex! The cable system seems like it will be very "feed-backish" on the water.<br /><br />I took some pics, I'll put them in here and anyone who is interested can make fun of it, give advice on it, and whatever else!

 

[JasonJ]

Re: More trouble than fun for a starter boat?

I never experienced any feedback issues with the old pully cable rig, but my current boat, with Teleflex rack and pinion, does give a bit of feedback, but I don't mind. You'll be happier with the teleflex, more peace of mind. I was constantly checking cable clamps to make sure they were still tight. Good luck with the boat, hopefully you'll get some water time before the ick season sets in. I know it is sumer, but right now at my place it seems like fall. Its cool, rainy, everything it does in late September. Guess I better get the snow blower ready...