53 ft Bobby Sullivan repower project - Page 2

JD5652 · 10-24-2007, 01:27 PM

I can't get enough of these projects!..... what kind of powertrain is going back in her??

Captain Jay Kavanagh · 10-24-2007, 02:06 PM

The Boat Yard Blues

"Lawd, I gets Itchy in da mornin, and I gets sticky in da afternoon."

Looks like you are gonna sister the side frames and glass the whole bottom is that right?

Whatcha gonna sister the ribs with?

What power?

Capt.Troy Crane · 10-24-2007, 09:19 PM

Jay,
we are going to sister the side frames with 3/4 fir plywood and glass over them, the bottom is already glassed between the frames. Because the bottom frames are not cracked and are in such good condition there is no need to sister them. Bobby recommended just glassing them so we are planning to cover them in glass and put a second layer over the bottom which will tie it all together. We are also going to glass the sides between the frames down to the chine blocks. We finished cutting and dry fitting the sister material today. We are also going to add some material to the engine stringers and glass them just to beef them up a little.

Again, the bottom of this boat is in very good shape and all of the wood looks great. We are just cleaning it up and adding a little strength to her.

I'm not sure about the speed she made before but she had a pair of 450 C series Cummins in her. He's going back with the newer Electronic Cummins, QSMs, I think the 600s maybe larger.

rarhomes · 10-24-2007, 09:37 PM

Man, I wish I knew more about boat building. I would love to have a project like this. What a beautiful rig. Keep us posted.

Thanks.

Capt.Rick

shoefish · 10-24-2007, 10:06 PM

This is going to be such a cool thread. Thanks for taking the time to do this Capt Troy!

Capt.Troy Crane · 10-24-2007, 10:49 PM

I have always enjoyed being around these boats, they are truely a work of art. Refurbishing one is a tuff job but it's very rewarding to me to see the finished product.

What is really special though is to see these guys on the Outer banks who have been building these boats for years still doing it. It seems such a crude way to do something in this day and time with all of the modern technoligy we have at our disposal but thats what makes it a work of art. Each and every part is done by hand, no machines or robots, just hard dirty work but to watch it being created is to me, just awesome.

I stopped by Capt. Bobbys boat shop this morning at 6:30 to borrow a tool for our project and they were already working. Watching the 42 footer that they are building for Keith (pics on this page) starting to take shape from a pile of rough cut juniper is not something you can see just anywhere. I hope this art form stays alive for ever but not many people have what it takes to work like this anymore and thats too bad.

If you ever come to the Outer Banks, look up one of the "old school" boat builders, there are several and let them show you what they do. It's worth it just for the stories they will tell you.

Stay tuned and keep an eye on Keiths post about his new boat, between he and I, we'll try to keep some pics up so you guys can see the progress.

Troy

flatbottom · 10-26-2007, 09:24 PM

this is another great thread I will enjoy. Thanks Troy

TROPHY SPORTFISHING · 10-26-2007, 11:10 PM

Bobby builds a hell of a rig always liked the 55 marlin fever that is in mhc now would love to get my hands on that rig someday.

fishskipper · 10-27-2007, 09:45 AM

Good work Cappy. Looks like things are going well. If you need some more elbow grease, let me know and I'll go up with you.

Capt. Brian Daley · 11-17-2007, 10:24 AM

Any up dates on this rig yet looking foward to this thread

10-24-2007, 01:27 PM	#11
JD5652 I think Admin is going to let me have this space Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: CT & MHC Posts: 2,305 Credits: 1,439.8 Occupation: Nuclear Stuff	I can't get enough of these projects!..... what kind of powertrain is going back in her?? __________________ JD Maggie B Ocean 44 SS

10-26-2007, 11:10 PM	#18
TROPHY SPORTFISHING I think Admin is going to let me have this space Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Myrtle Grove Sound, N.C. Posts: 1,075 Credits: 1,547.6 Boat: 46 Egg Harbor/ 17 Coral Bay boat Home Port: Wrightsville Beach/ MHC N.C. Best Catch: 3 Blue Marlin and a Sailfish one day out of MHC and 750+ Blue 17 Whites out of Pirates Cove Occupation: Paying for my habit	Bobby builds a hell of a rig always liked the 55 marlin fever that is in mhc now would love to get my hands on that rig someday. __________________ don't be scared of reverse

11-17-2007, 10:24 AM	#20
Capt. Brian Daley fishalcoholic :) Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: pt.pleasant nj Posts: 3,107 Credits: 1,703.5 Boat: 42 Bertram Home Port: Pt. Pleasant NJ Best Catch: Many and more to come Occupation: charter captain	Any up dates on this rig yet looking foward to this thread __________________ Inshore, Offshore & Canyon Guide Service / 42 Bertram / Kayak Capt. or Mate for hire 29 years experience

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10-24-2007, 09:19 PM	#13
Capt.Troy Crane Anthony's Ark is a blowboater Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Pirates Cove Marina OBX, N.C. Posts: 280 Credits: 1,413.7	Jay, we are going to sister the side frames with 3/4 fir plywood and glass over them, the bottom is already glassed between the frames. Because the bottom frames are not cracked and are in such good condition there is no need to sister them. Bobby recommended just glassing them so we are planning to cover them in glass and put a second layer over the bottom which will tie it all together. We are also going to glass the sides between the frames down to the chine blocks. We finished cutting and dry fitting the sister material today. We are also going to add some material to the engine stringers and glass them just to beef them up a little. Again, the bottom of this boat is in very good shape and all of the wood looks great. We are just cleaning it up and adding a little strength to her. I'm not sure about the speed she made before but she had a pair of 450 C series Cummins in her. He's going back with the newer Electronic Cummins, QSMs, I think the 600s maybe larger.

10-24-2007, 09:37 PM	#14
rarhomes Crab mustard is good Join Date: Jun 2007 Posts: 821 Credits: 1,831.8	Man, I wish I knew more about boat building. I would love to have a project like this. What a beautiful rig. Keep us posted. Thanks. Capt.Rick

10-24-2007, 10:06 PM	#15
shoefish Chum Nuts Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Portsmouth NH Posts: 4,602 Credits: 2,880.1	This is going to be such a cool thread. Thanks for taking the time to do this Capt Troy!

10-24-2007, 10:49 PM	#16
Capt.Troy Crane Anthony's Ark is a blowboater Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Pirates Cove Marina OBX, N.C. Posts: 280 Credits: 1,413.7	I have always enjoyed being around these boats, they are truely a work of art. Refurbishing one is a tuff job but it's very rewarding to me to see the finished product. What is really special though is to see these guys on the Outer banks who have been building these boats for years still doing it. It seems such a crude way to do something in this day and time with all of the modern technoligy we have at our disposal but thats what makes it a work of art. Each and every part is done by hand, no machines or robots, just hard dirty work but to watch it being created is to me, just awesome. I stopped by Capt. Bobbys boat shop this morning at 6:30 to borrow a tool for our project and they were already working. Watching the 42 footer that they are building for Keith (pics on this page) starting to take shape from a pile of rough cut juniper is not something you can see just anywhere. I hope this art form stays alive for ever but not many people have what it takes to work like this anymore and thats too bad. If you ever come to the Outer Banks, look up one of the "old school" boat builders, there are several and let them show you what they do. It's worth it just for the stories they will tell you. Stay tuned and keep an eye on Keiths post about his new boat, between he and I, we'll try to keep some pics up so you guys can see the progress. Troy

10-26-2007, 09:24 PM	#17
flatbottom Fish the Edge Team Sportfishermen.com Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Bear, DE Posts: 8,028 Credits: 16,708.4 Boat: 232 center console Home Port: Indian River, De Best Catch: off the shot gun Occupation: jackleg	this is another great thread I will enjoy. Thanks Troy

10-27-2007, 09:45 AM	#19
fishskipper I think Admin is going to let me have this space Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Kill Devil Hills ,N.C. Posts: 1,175 Credits: 1,692.3 Boat: Custom Carolina Home Port: Oregon Inlet,N.C. Best Catch: Still Looking Occupation: Charter Capt.	Good work Cappy. Looks like things are going well. If you need some more elbow grease, let me know and I'll go up with you.