Wood Boat Owners ?

SeaMent · 02-08-2008, 07:01 PM

Can the hull of a 20 year old Ricky boat handle a pair of 450 Cummings without re-fitting the structure of the hull ? Vibration, torque, ect ? What would be the main concerns with this re-power ?

JonnyD · 02-08-2008, 07:22 PM

How big is the Ricky boat? What did it originally have for power?

fishskipper · 02-08-2008, 07:24 PM

Ck out the 53 Ft Bobby Sullivan repower thread... I think that will answer your Questions.

SeaMent · 02-08-2008, 07:39 PM

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Originally Posted by JonnyD

How big is the Ricky boat? What did it originally have for power?

It is a 41 she had volvos originally, I'm sure you probably know the boat it is the old Brigand that stayed at White Marlin Marina.

SeaMent · 02-08-2008, 07:39 PM

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Originally Posted by fishskipper

Ck out the 53 Ft Bobby Sullivan repower thread... I think that will answer your Questions.

Thanks Capt. I'll check it out

JDLM · 02-08-2008, 07:47 PM

I know the boat and the origanal owner and family that had her built.I remember when she was built and came north just as a hull ,house and bridge.I would think that she is fine with the cummins.I saw her not long ago,I think she is a killer rig.Good Luck with her!

SeaMent · 02-08-2008, 08:05 PM

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Originally Posted by JDLM

I know the boat and the origanal owner and family that had her built.I remember when she was built and came north just as a hull ,house and bridge.I would think that she is fine with the cummins.I saw her not long ago,I think she is a killer rig.Good Luck with her!

I have not done anything yet ,thinking about maybe taking a look and she might make the short list. Thanks

mr ti too · 02-08-2008, 09:38 PM

Yes it can hold up to the power. The volvos were like 1900 pounds a piece plus the gear. As long as they did a good job with the motor mount install, the hull will be fine. 450hp is just about right. That boat needs new fuel tanks from what i saw. They were the origionals made out of wood and then glassed over. The rudder ports and shaft ports looked a little worn as well.

Randy Stinchcomb · 02-08-2008, 09:43 PM

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Originally Posted by SeaMent

It is a 41 she had volvos originally, I'm sure you probably know the boat it is the old Brigand that stayed at White Marlin Marina.

.....thats Kipp's old boat, my dad (stew) help John put that thing together

I know her well....or did

wondered where she went, never like them Volvos either

she is Well Built and I think you'll be fine...sure would like to sea her when your done

costaricasportfishing · 02-08-2008, 09:46 PM

I'm sure it would be fine but while you have the power out it wouldn't be a bad plan to do a little beefing up. Good luck with your boat hunt. Sounds like a great choice!! Let me know if you ever are looking for a Capt.

02-08-2008, 07:01 PM	#1
SeaMent Crab mustard is good Join Date: Apr 2007 Posts: 616 Credits: 1,651.7 Boat: 35 Scop Home Port: O.C. MD. Best Catch: my kids	Wood Boat Owners ? Can the hull of a 20 year old Ricky boat handle a pair of 450 Cummings without re-fitting the structure of the hull ? Vibration, torque, ect ? What would be the main concerns with this re-power ?

02-08-2008, 07:24 PM	#3
fishskipper I think Admin is going to let me have this space Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Kill Devil Hills ,N.C. Posts: 1,225 Credits: 1,880.4 Boat: Custom Carolina Home Port: Oregon Inlet,N.C. Best Catch: Still Looking Occupation: Charter Capt.	Ck out the 53 Ft Bobby Sullivan repower thread... I think that will answer your Questions. __________________ Capt. Ron NOW BOOKING HALF DAYS..3/4 DAYS AND ALL DAY FISHING TRIPS OUT OF PIRATES COVE, N.C. THE ROCK FISH ARE HERE AND THEY ARE FAT! www.littlejeanniesportfishing.com

02-08-2008, 07:47 PM	#6
JDLM Yep, your gonna need stitches Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: key west fl/OC Md Posts: 93 Credits: 1,365.7 Occupation: fishing guide	I know the boat and the origanal owner and family that had her built.I remember when she was built and came north just as a hull ,house and bridge.I would think that she is fine with the cummins.I saw her not long ago,I think she is a killer rig.Good Luck with her! __________________ www.ifishthekeys.com

02-08-2008, 09:38 PM	#8
mr ti too Gunnel hugger Join Date: Nov 2007 Posts: 14 Credits: 1,283.9	41' Yes it can hold up to the power. The volvos were like 1900 pounds a piece plus the gear. As long as they did a good job with the motor mount install, the hull will be fine. 450hp is just about right. That boat needs new fuel tanks from what i saw. They were the origionals made out of wood and then glassed over. The rudder ports and shaft ports looked a little worn as well. Last edited by mr ti too; 02-08-2008 at 09:41 PM.

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02-08-2008, 07:22 PM	#2
JonnyD I wear cool logos Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: 1200 fathoms, 4682 miles southeast of Dutch harbor Posts: 59 Credits: 1,372.0 Boat: BILLFISHER Best Catch: I dont ever get to catch anything. Occupation: damage control	How big is the Ricky boat? What did it originally have for power?

02-08-2008, 09:46 PM	#10
costaricasportfishing Sit down Shut up And fish Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Jaco, Costa Rica,by way of Rodanthe NC Posts: 599 Credits: 1,806.7 Boat: Miss Behav'in Home Port: Los Suenos, Costa Rica Best Catch: Grand Slam, Blue(400+),Black(500+),4 Sails Occupation: Sportfishing Capt	I'm sure it would be fine but while you have the power out it wouldn't be a bad plan to do a little beefing up. Good luck with your boat hunt. Sounds like a great choice!! Let me know if you ever are looking for a Capt.