The custom build continues; A photo update. - Page 36

giantfan · 11-01-2009, 06:03 PM

Wood....as in, "I've got".

34SILVERTON · 11-02-2009, 03:13 PM

every time i look at this tread it looks better and better . can't wait till you splash it .beautiful work!!!

Fortunate One · 11-08-2009, 01:25 PM

The galley sitting area has been painted.

The bait freezer and drink box that can be climate controlled to operate as a refrigerator are both in the process of being installed. These are Cruise Air Custom systems. The fiberglass boxes were created in the shop and sent to Cruise Air for wraping of the copper coils on the exterior and applying the insulation.

This is from the Cruise Air web site: The KRA series cabinet condensing unit is designed for use in direct expansion refrigeration and freezer systems, such as cockpit freezers/refrigerators or catch box chillers. The condensing unit works in conjunction with evaporator plates installed in an insulated box, or a box wrapped with evaporator tubing. Box temperatures between -5 degrees and 40 degrees F (-20 degrees and 5 degrees C) can be achieved with the proper application.

What's sweet about the bait freezer/refrigerator is if I set the control to stay cool like a fridge, it can be used as a place to keep fish once the bait has been removed so it provides more capacity for fish storage if we're fortunate enough to catch enough fish to fill the under deck fish box.

The fish box will get a freezer plate system from Cruise Air. The outer portion of the fish box has 4" of insulation installed on the outer perimeter and this was accomplished by taking rigid foam insulation encapsulating it with fiberglass and attaching it to the outside face of the fish box. This allows us to be able to remove the huge fish box if ever there was a need for it.

You just can beat built in versatility.

This is where the bait freezer is going to live. The condenser and compressor is installed in the engine room just behind that bulkhead.

For those that missed it in a previous post.

One important feature that seems to be missing on most fishing boats is a place to clean fish. I could never figure that one out. And now that it's in vogue to replace standard tackle and freezer cabinets with mezzanine seating that have the freezers installed under the seats, fishing boats are loosing practical space to be able to perform bait prep properly.

So what I designed is a large space above the bait freezer just for the purpose of cleaning fish and to provide a proper surface to prep baits. We accomplished this by cantilevering the tackle locker above the bait prep area. This created a large flat surface. In order to keep the cabinets looking somewhat symmetrical I designed a side door that will fold under the cantilevered cabinet and there will be a front door that will flip up. Bill is fitting the side door in this shot.

Eventhough it doesn't seem like there's a lot of clearance under that cabinet, you don't really need a heck of a lot of height to fit a fishs tail under there as you clean the fish. The other thing that's not seen at this stage is there is going to be a removable table extension that wil mount across the engine room access stairs really expanding the cleaning surface.

No mezzanine seating on this boat. But you will be allowed to sit on the bait freezer cabinet if you'd like. It's built as Dave would say, "Built like Bull".

And the varnishing continues in the master cabin.

mac86 · 11-08-2009, 02:38 PM

I love how everything has to do with fishing!
She's coming together really well.
Can't wait to see her splashed!
Congrats again on building an awesome sled.

SteveK · 11-08-2009, 08:38 PM

Mike,

Looking great! I'll swing by again once fishing season is finally done and the boat is stowed away. Did I remember you talking about an automatic spray system just under those cabinets to rinse down the teak deck? To those that tuna fish, it would probably seem to be an extravagance, but to those that have been on a full on wide open bite, having an automatic rinsing system to keep the teak wet and keep clean water running to the scuppers seems more like a requirement! The bright work is looking beautiful as well.

SteveK

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11-02-2009, 03:13 PM	#352
34SILVERTON I use a green machine Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: delco pa.newtown sq. Posts: 204 Credits: 649.4 Boat: 34luhrs Home Port: cape may Occupation: mechanic	every time i look at this tread it looks better and better . can't wait till you splash it .beautiful work!!!

11-08-2009, 01:25 PM	#353
Fortunate One Stop staring at my Avatar. Join Date: Jan 2006 Posts: 432 Credits: 3,228.6	The galley sitting area has been painted. The bait freezer and drink box that can be climate controlled to operate as a refrigerator are both in the process of being installed. These are Cruise Air Custom systems. The fiberglass boxes were created in the shop and sent to Cruise Air for wraping of the copper coils on the exterior and applying the insulation. This is from the Cruise Air web site: The KRA series cabinet condensing unit is designed for use in direct expansion refrigeration and freezer systems, such as cockpit freezers/refrigerators or catch box chillers. The condensing unit works in conjunction with evaporator plates installed in an insulated box, or a box wrapped with evaporator tubing. Box temperatures between -5 degrees and 40 degrees F (-20 degrees and 5 degrees C) can be achieved with the proper application. What's sweet about the bait freezer/refrigerator is if I set the control to stay cool like a fridge, it can be used as a place to keep fish once the bait has been removed so it provides more capacity for fish storage if we're fortunate enough to catch enough fish to fill the under deck fish box. The fish box will get a freezer plate system from Cruise Air. The outer portion of the fish box has 4" of insulation installed on the outer perimeter and this was accomplished by taking rigid foam insulation encapsulating it with fiberglass and attaching it to the outside face of the fish box. This allows us to be able to remove the huge fish box if ever there was a need for it. You just can beat built in versatility. This is where the bait freezer is going to live. The condenser and compressor is installed in the engine room just behind that bulkhead. For those that missed it in a previous post. One important feature that seems to be missing on most fishing boats is a place to clean fish. I could never figure that one out. And now that it's in vogue to replace standard tackle and freezer cabinets with mezzanine seating that have the freezers installed under the seats, fishing boats are loosing practical space to be able to perform bait prep properly. So what I designed is a large space above the bait freezer just for the purpose of cleaning fish and to provide a proper surface to prep baits. We accomplished this by cantilevering the tackle locker above the bait prep area. This created a large flat surface. In order to keep the cabinets looking somewhat symmetrical I designed a side door that will fold under the cantilevered cabinet and there will be a front door that will flip up. Bill is fitting the side door in this shot. Eventhough it doesn't seem like there's a lot of clearance under that cabinet, you don't really need a heck of a lot of height to fit a fishs tail under there as you clean the fish. The other thing that's not seen at this stage is there is going to be a removable table extension that wil mount across the engine room access stairs really expanding the cleaning surface. No mezzanine seating on this boat. But you will be allowed to sit on the bait freezer cabinet if you'd like. It's built as Dave would say, "Built like Bull". And the varnishing continues in the master cabin.

11-08-2009, 02:38 PM	#354
mac86 I've got Banannas Join Date: Nov 2008 Posts: 19 Credits: 391.0	I love how everything has to do with fishing! She's coming together really well. Can't wait to see her splashed! Congrats again on building an awesome sled.

11-08-2009, 08:38 PM	#355
SteveK I caught a fish once :) Join Date: Sep 2006 Posts: 53 Credits: 1,506.5	Mike, Looking great! I'll swing by again once fishing season is finally done and the boat is stowed away. Did I remember you talking about an automatic spray system just under those cabinets to rinse down the teak deck? To those that tuna fish, it would probably seem to be an extravagance, but to those that have been on a full on wide open bite, having an automatic rinsing system to keep the teak wet and keep clean water running to the scuppers seems more like a requirement! The bright work is looking beautiful as well. SteveK