53 ft Bobby Sullivan repower project - Page 3

Capt.Troy Crane · 12-04-2007, 07:44 PM

We have been logging some hours on the old girl and there wasn't much of a change to see so I haven't posted much but here is an update.

After sistering the frames the engine room has been totaly glassed with 1708 cloth and then coated with ad-tech. I sprayed two coats of primer on her and we are getting it ready for the top coat.
We bolted down the engine stringer caps that we had fabricated last night but they are not shown in this picture.

As we progress I will update with some more pics.

Troy

CB&T · 12-04-2007, 09:10 PM

Hey Troy,
That engine room is starting to look familiar. Amazing Bobby does not change much in his construction techniques. Only thing he will do is change the amount of glass he puts in his engine rooms depending on the hp and speed of the boats. Plus a couple other secrets.
Can't wait to see my boat in that stage. My power package will be here in about 4 weeks. Coming along, should start to plank in a couple weeks.
Take it easy.

Capt.Troy Crane · 12-04-2007, 09:20 PM

I guess there isn't any need to change whats not broke Keith, he's been building them for a long time hasn't he. This project was overkill I think but it's like a Sherman tank now.

Had to stop by Cummins in Chesapeake to pick up the display panels for the helm yesterday, lots of pretty engines in there. They have a really sweet deal on the 660 hp QSM11 recon motor with a great warranty.

I know you are looking forward to it, it's cool to watch it all come together, take lots of pictures, they are neat to look back on later.

Good luck and happy holidays,
Troy

Banshee · 12-05-2007, 12:51 AM

I see where you sistered the side frames. How far up did you take the plywood? and how far down on the strigers? Is this the boat my buddy Ellson has been working on ?
Thanks,
JW

Capt.Troy Crane · 12-05-2007, 07:59 AM

That would be the one Banshee, when he's not out raping the ocean (ha-ha)

We sistered both sides of the frames or ribs. We incorperated the stiff knees into one side as a sister also and the other side is just the length of the frame it self.

All four of the engine stringers are sistered on one side, we used 3/4 for all of it and then everything got wrapped in 1708 cloth. We added a piece of 3/4 over the front bulkhead which basically doubled it up and added horshoes to the front of the engine stringers at the bulkhead.

It's pretty stout to say the least.

Thanks for checking it out,

Troy

Capt. Brian Daley · 12-05-2007, 05:59 PM

Great work she is looking solid, thats for the update

justhecs · 12-05-2007, 07:16 PM

I am heading down to the outer banks for new years and will be there for a couple of days and would love to head to one of those OLD SCHOOL boat yards and hear some stories. I am thinking already about my next boat and a carolina built boat is on the list, so if u have info on those yards or some contacts to help can u send them.

Thanks

Capt.Troy Crane · 12-05-2007, 08:54 PM

Give me a call when you get to town, not sure if anyone will be around the shops over the holidays but I can give you some directions.

Troy

252-202-3396

Fortunate One · 12-06-2007, 06:31 PM

Troy,

Just curious,
What does the boat weigh?
What do you intend on using for power?

Mike

Capt.Troy Crane · 12-06-2007, 09:21 PM

She weighs somewhere in the mid twenties I think and is getting a pair of QSC Cummins, 600 hp each with the Twin disc Quick shift gears.

Troy

12-04-2007, 07:44 PM	#21
Capt.Troy Crane Anthony's Ark is a blowboater Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Pirates Cove Marina OBX, N.C. Posts: 280 Credits: 1,413.8	Update on the 53 Sullivan repower project. We have been logging some hours on the old girl and there wasn't much of a change to see so I haven't posted much but here is an update. After sistering the frames the engine room has been totaly glassed with 1708 cloth and then coated with ad-tech. I sprayed two coats of primer on her and we are getting it ready for the top coat. We bolted down the engine stringer caps that we had fabricated last night but they are not shown in this picture. As we progress I will update with some more pics. Troy

12-04-2007, 09:10 PM	#22
CB&T "If at first you don't succeed, don't try skydiving" Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Corolla, NC Posts: 123 Credits: 1,379.3 Boat: 42' Custom, 30' Custom, 25' Shamrock, 25' Pontoon Home Port: Corolla, NC, & Wanchese, NC Best Catch: My Girlfriend, 600 lb Bluefin Occupation: Owner of Corolla bait and tackle, and outer Banks Charter fishing	53 ft Bobby Sullivan repower project Hey Troy, That engine room is starting to look familiar. Amazing Bobby does not change much in his construction techniques. Only thing he will do is change the amount of glass he puts in his engine rooms depending on the hp and speed of the boats. Plus a couple other secrets. Can't wait to see my boat in that stage. My power package will be here in about 4 weeks. Coming along, should start to plank in a couple weeks. Take it easy.

12-05-2007, 05:59 PM	#26
Capt. Brian Daley fishalcoholic :) Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: pt.pleasant nj Posts: 3,107 Credits: 1,703.8 Boat: 42 Bertram Home Port: Pt. Pleasant NJ Best Catch: Many and more to come Occupation: charter captain	Great work she is looking solid, thats for the update __________________ Inshore, Offshore & Canyon Guide Service / 42 Bertram / Kayak Capt. or Mate for hire 29 years experience

12-05-2007, 07:16 PM	#27
justhecs Yep, your gonna need stitches Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: bayonne NJ Posts: 97 Credits: 1,222.3 Occupation: electrician	Capt. Troy I am heading down to the outer banks for new years and will be there for a couple of days and would love to head to one of those OLD SCHOOL boat yards and hear some stories. I am thinking already about my next boat and a carolina built boat is on the list, so if u have info on those yards or some contacts to help can u send them. Thanks

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12-04-2007, 09:20 PM	#23
Capt.Troy Crane Anthony's Ark is a blowboater Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Pirates Cove Marina OBX, N.C. Posts: 280 Credits: 1,413.8	I guess there isn't any need to change whats not broke Keith, he's been building them for a long time hasn't he. This project was overkill I think but it's like a Sherman tank now. Had to stop by Cummins in Chesapeake to pick up the display panels for the helm yesterday, lots of pretty engines in there. They have a really sweet deal on the 660 hp QSM11 recon motor with a great warranty. I know you are looking forward to it, it's cool to watch it all come together, take lots of pictures, they are neat to look back on later. Good luck and happy holidays, Troy

12-05-2007, 12:51 AM	#24
Banshee Stop staring at my Avatar. Join Date: Jun 2006 Posts: 412 Credits: 1,368.3	I see where you sistered the side frames. How far up did you take the plywood? and how far down on the strigers? Is this the boat my buddy Ellson has been working on ? Thanks, JW

12-05-2007, 07:59 AM	#25
Capt.Troy Crane Anthony's Ark is a blowboater Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Pirates Cove Marina OBX, N.C. Posts: 280 Credits: 1,413.8	That would be the one Banshee, when he's not out raping the ocean (ha-ha) We sistered both sides of the frames or ribs. We incorperated the stiff knees into one side as a sister also and the other side is just the length of the frame it self. All four of the engine stringers are sistered on one side, we used 3/4 for all of it and then everything got wrapped in 1708 cloth. We added a piece of 3/4 over the front bulkhead which basically doubled it up and added horshoes to the front of the engine stringers at the bulkhead. It's pretty stout to say the least. Thanks for checking it out, Troy

12-05-2007, 08:54 PM	#28
Capt.Troy Crane Anthony's Ark is a blowboater Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Pirates Cove Marina OBX, N.C. Posts: 280 Credits: 1,413.8	Give me a call when you get to town, not sure if anyone will be around the shops over the holidays but I can give you some directions. Troy 252-202-3396

12-06-2007, 06:31 PM	#29
Fortunate One Bite me Join Date: Jan 2006 Posts: 241 Credits: 1,713.7	Troy, Just curious, What does the boat weigh? What do you intend on using for power? Mike

12-06-2007, 09:21 PM	#30
Capt.Troy Crane Anthony's Ark is a blowboater Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Pirates Cove Marina OBX, N.C. Posts: 280 Credits: 1,413.8	She weighs somewhere in the mid twenties I think and is getting a pair of QSC Cummins, 600 hp each with the Twin disc Quick shift gears. Troy