Boat update

[pfalz2]

I have been busy with helping redo my brothers boat. As some of you might remember
he purchased it at auction last year. Since then, we have rewired it, replaced all pumps. new nav gear, new engines. Now getting it ready for new paint.


34 Ft I intense Marine Center Cockpit, Donzi Hull Where started from


Adding an the aluminum top, This shot was taken while it was in progress.


3 tired 225 hp Mercurys replaced with


These.
After consultation with Mercury's power engineer, who knew the design,.
the hull is strong enough for three engines ,BUT it never was designed for three, the center engine is mostly a wast, due to its placement, provides very little added thrust.
Just adds weight and sucks fuel.


Hull, Sanded and Faired



first coat of primer, will be sanding that soon.

[10 Bears]

Dang, you guys are doing one heck of a job.

[RetVet]

I believe if I lived in Florida a boat would be a "need" that must be filled.

[pfalz2]

Originally Posted by 10 Bears

Dang, you guys are doing one heck of a job.

Thanks, I have the sore shoulders to prove the work involved in getting the hull prepped the correct way. Of course my brother has the cuts,bruises, busted knuckles from removing the all the thru hull fitting and replacing all the hoses. Will be worth the effort,fresh swordfish, and lobster when in season.

[aviator]

Originally Posted by RetVet

I believe if I lived in Florida a boat would be a "need" that must be filled.

A boat is a hole in the water through which money flows. You've heard of the two happiest days in the life of a boat owner, haven't you?...The day he buys the boat and the day he sells the boat. My son already sold his, at a profit. He's got a baby coming and needs money. I too had a boat once. The airplane turned out to be cheaper.

[aviator]

Originally Posted by pfalz2

Thanks, I have the sore shoulders to prove the work involved in getting the hull prepped the correct way. Of course my brother has the cuts,bruises, busted knuckles from remove the all the thru hull fitting and replacing all the hoses. Will be worth the effort,fresh swordfish, and lobster when in season.

I'll drive up and go fishing with you guys....

[10 Bears]

Originally Posted by aviator

I'll drive up and go fishing with you guys....

How many of us can be 'accomidated' on that fine cruiser?

[JD Miller]

Those motots are expensive, I would have put a couple 500 inch chevy Big Blocks in it with 2 speed trannys, and convert it to inboard with shaft drive if i had your money


Is that a welded aluminum hull or plastic?

[pfalz2]

Originally Posted by JD Miller

Those motots are expensive, I would have put a couple 500 inch chevy Big Blocks in it with 2 speed trannys, and convert it to inboard with shaft drive if i had your money


Is that a welded aluminum hull or plastic?

1. Inboards are to heavy for the design.
2. It ain't my boat or my money,
3. Fiberglass (solid no cores), built like a brick shit house though, not like the newer boats.

[Gus]

Looking good pfalz2 ... ought to be a sound vessel when your through.

I've went through boat ownership several times, after the third I'd had enough.

[baboon]

Where the gun mounts?

[pfalz2]

Originally Posted by 10 Bears

How many of us can be 'accomidated' on that fine cruiser?

About 8 in relative comfort, for day trips. It is setup for deep sea fishing, My brother and his son in law take fishing very seriously. They like to go to what is called the Middle fishing ground, about 80 miles offshore.

[pfalz2]

Originally Posted by aviator

I'll drive up and go fishing with you guys....

I'll arrange that with the captain.

[pfalz2]

Originally Posted by baboon

Where the gun mounts?

Those are still in the planning stage

[10 Bears]

Originally Posted by pfalz2

About 8 in relative comfort, for day trips. It is setup for deep sea fishing, My brother and his son in law take fishing very seriously. They like to go to what is called the Middle fishing ground, about 80 miles offshore.

Good thing you have TWO outboards then.
I don't see any oars on your craft!