The custom build continues; A photo update.

[venture34]

Fortunate - did i miss the post with the specs? Length/beam engine package? Anyway nice looking ride so far, good luck...

[Fortunate One]

Fortunate - did i miss the post with the specs? Length/beam engine package? Anyway nice looking ride so far, good luck...

Venture,

I'd be happy to share the specs:

LOA: 48’

Beam Max: 16’

Displacement: 42000lbs

63 degree entry, 26 @ amidships, 5 degree @ transom.

Reverse cupped chine and forward lifting strakes

Rear rub rail with recessed concealed stainless steel protection

2 to 3 degree hull rise at cruise

Hull Construction: Cold Molded composite construction using West System Epoxy/ fiberglass and wood.

Deck and non-structural bulkhead Construction:
Nidercore /ply laminate

Power Plant:
Twin Yanmar 8SY@ 900 hp
ZF 350-A gear

Estimated Speed and Cruising Range

Most efficient cruise 1800 rpm @25 knts = .53 nm/gal = 487.6 n.m.

Manufacturers recommended cruise 2000 rpm yielding 27 kts

Maximum rpm 2300 yielding 39 knts

Fuel Capacity: 920 gals

Vetus fuel fills with concealed overflow catch cans

Fuel polishing system

Marine 751000Max fuel filtration and water separator

Exhaust: 10" stainless steel risers emptying into very large mufflers and custom oval stainless steel transom exhaust ports

Gen Set: Norpro 12.5 kw

Fresh Water: 134 gals

Props: 30/28.5 NiBral 5 blade

Bow Thruster: Side Power

Water maker and icemaker to be determined.

Oil change system: Oil X Change R series 950GV servicing 2 mains, 2 trans, and 1 genset, rate of flow 4 gal/minute

Trim Tabs: Custom Stainless steel with recessed rams

Custom Staniless steel struts

To avoid and contain any water infiltration into the wood in the event of a breach in the outer fiberglass all wood is individually encapsulated including the keel and rub rails.
She has recesses in the hull for the strut pads and trim tabs. Huge full length Douglas fir stringers and keelson, Solid oak knee with solid oak stem (old School), Purple heart keel, laminated mahogany frames forward and solid mahogany frames aft, From the chine on up to the upper decks there is mahogany planked with two layers of bi-directional diagonal Okume plywood all glassed and epoxied. The bottom is Plywood with epoxy and glass. Teak cockpit deck, Teak gunnels, Mahogany combing with bright work finish, Rupp Tournament triple outriggers, custom cockpit bait freezer and tackle boxes, power steering, tuna tower, American Marine windscreen glazed with low iron glass forward, solex green tint side windows, Stidd helm seats- color desert clay including cup holders, Teak helm pod, custom helm deck rod storage cabinet with recessed pop up 32" flat screen, Release Marine teak Unlimited class fighting chair with rocket launchers, tackle draw, cup holders and bait prep tray. Hull color Dark Green, Deck and windscreen color, beige. Mahogany transom with hinged gunnel tuna door, AC in cabin and bridge deck, Atlantes Freedom Electric Head, separate shower, John Guest Speedfit Plumbing, 2 burner electric stove, Norcold fridge, 24 volt house system, Custom embossed electrical panel face, Sound down panels and insulation in the engine room, 2 color LCD lighting in the cockpit and helm, Ocean LED under water lights, Electronic package yet to be determined, hailer, Plastimo Offshore life raft 6 Person Valise stored in cockpit cabinet, Epirb with GPS,

Man I could go on and on but that's about the bulk of it. There are some items that I'm still deciding on what model to purchase but this is about it.

[Questsportfishing]

add the eskimo ice maker they work great and you can sell ice by the bucket... or give it away.. or have you looked at the glycol freezer plates? the systems are easy and Dole plates are very power / job at hand efficient.

[Fortunate One]

thats a great size / spec boat.
add the eskimo ice maker they work great and you can sell ice by the bucket... or give it away.. or have you looked at the glycol freezer plates? the systems are easy and Dole plates are very power / job at hand efficient.

Since the weather wasn't the best up here today I decided to head over to the shed this afternoon and I grabbed my camera. Enjoy! I certainly am.

Quest, I've been considering the Eskimo series 600 Icemaker and we are making our own refrigeration system. That refrigeration system was a no brainer. It will handle the bait box, and the helm deck drink box as well as the cockpit drink box. The only thing that I don't like about the Eskimo unit is it takes all day to make 600 lbs of ice.

You’re absolutely right about size. It seems like everyone is making the large or mega large convertibles. What I chose to do is put together a beast of a hull with a tremendous amount of thought on what gets to put in it and where to put quality pieces. Heck I don’t need gobs of Cat C32 power. What I need is a boat that I can handle myself, with plenty of torque, HP and fuel capacity to fish the Northeast Canyons or run me down to the islands if I feel like taking her south.

So here's the latest pictures. Hot off the camera.

The Generator has been installed on a custom slide out bracket in case the starter ever needs to be replaced. All other serviceable components are located facing into the engine room.



Here is the genset and the sea chest installed in the lower right of the picture. The sea chest lid is fabricated from 3/4" thick lexan.

They even polished the custom slide bracket below the genset.





Generator exhaust hooked up. Check out the watertight inspection access port going to the under side of the cockpit deck. Notice the one directly behind the generator in one of these pictures. That one is used to access one of the bilge pumps in the aft compartment located between the bulkhead and the huge coffin box. These ports also allow access to the brackets holding the fish box down to the stringers. In the event the box has to come out it's can be done by unbolting a few simple connections and hoist away.



Still a little detailing required behind the generator. Certainly not yacht quality standard back there yet.

The cable runs, without cover, can be seen in the upper right of the picture





Here are the stainless steel fuel valves that will be concealed under a hatch just before the companionway leading into the cabin. Very easy to get to just like everything else on board. The fuel fills are on the outer sides of the bridge deck. We're using Vetus fills with built in catch cans. Which is a trick way to avoid spillage.


View of the valves from the engine room. There is a Sound Down laminated under deck panel that has yet to be installed on the top of the engine room. The panels around the sides of the engine room are also laminated Sound Down aluminum panels. AS you can guess, we're going for a very quite ride. Especially important when 4 turbo's are spooling up.




About ready for the final bulkhead, 2 feet of bridge deck and stairs to get installed.


A little bright work started.






Cabin side frames. It took 3 mock ups to come up with what we thought would be the perfect shape to be functional and yet compliment the hull shape. I really want to be a boat designer when I grow up.


Front mock up of the dodger still in place but not for long. The permanent frames are getting installed this week so we can get the dimensions for the custom windscreen.


Still a little sanding going on the topsides. Just about ready for the primer coat.


So the decision was made to cut in and make the louvers in order for those big V8's to breath the way they should.



No this isn't a snow shoe. It's a picture of the starboard side vent frame being laid up on vacuum bagged foam and glass template taken off of the hull. The louvers will be installed into these frames as a component incase they have to be removed for any reason.


We continue to build The Stradivarius. Check out the fit of the last block where the cabin sides terminate onto the teak clad gunnel. The fit and finish of that mahogany block onto the mahogany combing is exquisite. Especially when you realize that the combing board is slightly radiused. Unfortunately not many people will appreciate the little things like that.





Almost done installing the let in's for the bulkheads, galley cabinets and bunks.

Looking down the temporary ladder going into the cabin the white box with the yellow straps is one of two battery boxes. They are designed to be removable and fit through that hatch. Keeping with the theory of keeping all major weight low and centered in the bilge. The fresh water and black water tanks are also on the keelson.




So now I'm sitting here looking over the Swatches of Ultra leather that I will choose for the Stidd helm seats. I've narrowed it down to Almond or Desert Clay. Almond being on the left side of the rocket launcher and Desert Clay is on the right hand side.



Here's a picture of the chair with a White pedestal and Desert Clay covering



I'm leaning towards the Almond since the hull deck will be painted in a similar color. The Hull itself will be Dark Green, which will look sweet with the Mahogany, clad Transom.


So we are at the point where elements of the cabin furniture are in the process of being built in the shop with bulkheads being a composite of Nidacore and Okume laminates. The rounded corners have been laid up also. I believe the final item to be installed in the bilge is the Side Power bow thruster. All of the wiring and rough plumbing has been done. All of the bead board headliners have been made and painted.

I'll be happy to see the bridge deck bulkhead and stairs get installed because once that's done then I can get the sub-contractor that built the teak decking come in and build the custom tackle cabinetry.

The transom door and mahogany cladding is scheduled to go on this week.

Items like the cherry wood floor for the cabin have already been cut from rough sewn boards that were hand pick from native stock in New Hampshire. The teak deck is ready to get installed but won’t be put down until a few more months.

As far as major mechanical systems are concerned, all we have left is to install the PTO for the hydraulic steering system, the ram for the steering and the rams for the trim tabs. The stainless steel exhaust risers have to go in but the rest of the exhaust run will get installed this week, So it’s just a matter of hooking up the risers to the mufflers after that.

The electrical and refrigeration work will be a work in progress on and off over the next couple of months.

The running gear will be installed over the winter months.

The topsides “Throw Away” base coat of paint will be done just as soon as the louvers have been installed. We’re out sourcing the final coat of paint to a local yacht company and that won’t take place until the tower is about ready to be installed.

I've started discussions with tower builders to come up with the best package for the boat. I should have that nailed down in a couple of weeks. But that's still a ways out.

The electronics package is being proposed soon so we have enough time to tweak it before the final trigger is pulled.

I’ve been communicating with Paul aka “Nimrod” to get items such as the no-bolt pedestal base for the Release Unlimited fighting chair along with 2 Release stainless steel steering wheels, 1 Release helm pod and 8 no-bolt heavy-duty rod holders.

So the build continues and it's exhilarating to see it come together.

[clt_capt]

Looking good. Great stuff. You are going to be happy with her when she splashes

[Seaker]

What a difference when the designer/builder is also the owner/builder. The attention to go back to items that require daily, weekly, monthly, seasonal or annual and long term maintenance is awesome.

I identifying the nightmares years before they arrive is key

I like the darker fabric as it immediately conjures up memories of British Racing Green MG's with saddle tan interior which no matter what you like has to be considered pure classic...the part that it ties in perfectly with the hull deck color just completes it

Great stuff here Mikey

[shoefish]

Mike-
Wow it is coming along nicely! I am amazed at the level of detail and forethought that is going into that rig- all the planning for future maintenance and service will surely pay dividends in the years to come. Perhaps you have addressed this already, and I apologize if I missed it, but what are you doing for lighting? Will you be doing through-hull?
Again, beautiful work! I can only imagine the smile on your face when the first tuna hits the deck on that thing
Shoe

[Questsportfishing]

if you want to try a drink and freezer plate for the fish box I have two here that you can make work and the 600 is a great ice machine I do believe that one model can even be the split system but I tend to like the all in one package. what make vaccume machine are you guys useing? keeping it simple and balancing her out is the best thing and pays off so much in the end. just remmember your girl will overload certain areas of the boat after all they are crazy... best to keep the weight low...lol

[billh1963]

Wow! I continue to be impressed. It's rare to find quality workmanship like this these days.

[Fortunate One]

Looking good. Great stuff. You are going to be happy with her when she splashes

Capt. I'm already happy and lucky to be involved with something like this. I'll admit I can't wait to spalsh her, but It's so rewarding and I'm getting so much enjoyment by being so personally involved with getting her built. What a great experience for a boat nut like myself. I'v elearned so much over the last couple of years.

It's a small group of people that I've been so Fortunate to hook up with and it's a pleasure to see craftsmanship going into her like what use to be done in days gone by.

What a difference when the designer/builder is also the owner/builder. The attention to go back to items that require daily, weekly, monthly, seasonal or annual and long term maintenance is awesome.

I identifying the nightmares years before they arrive is key

I like the darker fabric as it immediately conjures up memories of British Racing Green MG's with saddle tan interior which no matter what you like has to be considered pure classic...the part that it ties in perfectly with the hull deck color just completes it

Great stuff here Mikey

Vin, we've had those conversations about, "What were they thinking when they designed that?" As you know first hand we're trying to really think things through making sure there is access and room to properly take care of the systems. There are even soft patches over each engine to allow easy removal for a major overhaul well on down the line.

I have the fabric sitting in front of my keyboard and I am giving it careful thought. You point is well taken about the saddle tan interior and green hull. To be honest I was going to order them in the Desert Clay originally. It might just make a very nice contrast to a light beige forward deck.

I've recently hired a draftsman and he has this great system that allows colors to be inserted in a 3D drawing. This thing is so state of the art that it will even cast shadow lines.

But the key is it will allow you to insert any shade of color scheme. We used it to decide on the color scheme for the new office. Looks like the young man just got another project. PS: I owe you a call. I'll reach out to you this week.

Mike-
Wow it is coming along nicely! I am amazed at the level of detail and forethought that is going into that rig- all the planning for future maintenance and service will surely pay dividends in the years to come. Perhaps you have addressed this already, and I apologize if I missed it, but what are you doing for lighting? Will you be doing through-hull?
Again, beautiful work! I can only imagine the smile on your face when the first tuna hits the deck on that thing
Shoe

Thanks Shoe,

You're right I don't recall getting into detail about the lighting. We've had manufacturers come down and display the latest LED set up's. This stuff is really cool and once again, with the longevity of the systems it's another no brainer.

One of the systems we're using on the helm deck and under the cockpit gunnels, and the manufacturer’s name eludes me at the moment, is a switch able LED that goes from what to red. There will most likely be a series of blue under the cockpit gunnels also just o change it up a bit at dockside. This system has led’s that are brighter and softer than most. I was convinced once I saw the product in use. I just need to get the guy back and try them out when the cockpit has been painted and the teak deck is down. I want to be sure that they are not too bright.

Most of the interior cabinet lights will be Imtra components, all LED.

We all know how tough the marine environment is on conventional lights so we're going with LED's everywhere, maybe with the exception of the engine room. There will be some accent fixtures around. I've seen some old brass antique light holders like they used on ships years ago. You know the type I'm referring to...



These would look cool in the engine room. I'm a bit of a traditionalist so I want to use some old nautical features in the boat. Of course there will be standard overhead Led lights in there are the primary light.

I'm going with Ocean Led products for the under water stuff. Most likely 3 units. I've yet to finish the research, but from what I've seen they make a product good enough to be part of this project.

if you want to try a drink and freezer plate for the fish box I have two here that you can make work and the 600 is a great ice machine I do believe that one model can even be the split system but I tend to like the all in one package. what make vaccume machine are you guys useing? keeping it simple and balancing her out is the best thing and pays off so much in the end. just remmember your girl will overload certain areas of the boat after all they are crazy... best to keep the weight low...lol

I agree with you quest, the 600 series as one package is about as plug and play as they come. I'm very interested in seeing a picture of the freezer plates that you have. Are they new? What sizes are they? How about a PM with a picture and sizes?

The vacuum unit is a homemade job with it's own regulation valves.

Wow! I continue to be impressed. It's rare to find quality workmanship like this these days.

Bill, I guess when the skillset is present, it just takes a little longer to do it right. Your comment is just another example of the way many people think today. It's rare to see work done with pride and skill.

I practice the same philosophy in my other business and I believe that's why "knock on wood" haven't had a real down turn in business. Although people with skills and tallents are few dn far between. That will only get worse with the next tv watching, video game playing generation.

People will pay for quality and as the old saying goes; you get what you pay for.