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- Mon Apr 02, 2018 1:35 am
- Forum: Power Boats
- Topic: Aqua Cat build progress
- Replies: 6
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Aqua Cat build progress
My cat is coming along nicely. What a great project. I had some issues getting things line up on the strong back but when the frames were plumb and square the longitudinals went on good. I had to shim some to the notches after installation but so far I think it strong and symmetrical. The sheeting i...
- Thu Mar 22, 2018 2:24 pm
- Forum: Power Boats
- Topic: Possible Aqua Cat instruction error
- Replies: 3
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Possible Aqua Cat instruction error
I’m building the Aqua Cat. The inner chine longitudes instructions state to cut at a 40 degree angle. The plans show the angle at 50. Is there a reason for the difference? Also the transfer paper (blue) sold by Glen-L doesn’t transfer to melamine. So you is you use this paper you have to use plywood...
- Sat Feb 24, 2018 8:13 pm
- Forum: Power Boats
- Topic: Outboard Mounting Holes
- Replies: 11
- Views: 6044
Re: Outboard Mounting Holes
I know this is a late post but since around 1985 the mounting holes are standardized. A 4 hole pattern. The template is online. Going to mount my transom knees and transom reinforcement tomorrow.
- Sun Nov 12, 2017 7:41 pm
- Forum: Power Boats
- Topic: In hull Transducers
- Replies: 30
- Views: 8855
Re: In hull Transducers
Can you get a temperature sensor that will go outside the hull? Even if it is mounted off the back of the transom it will work.
Thanks for your information.
Thanks for your information.
- Fri Oct 13, 2017 2:31 pm
- Forum: New Members, Please Introduce Yourself
- Topic: Hello from the Outer Banks of North Carolina
- Replies: 4
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My lease did get cancelled.
I just got every thing reorganized to get going on my boat. A ton of stuff put upstairs to make room and everything ready to go. Then POOF! My lease gets cancelled and I have to move. I puts me 6 weeks behind but hopefully be done by May. Just had an epic 2 weeks of moving. Now getting everything re...
- Fri Oct 13, 2017 2:11 pm
- Forum: Wood and Plywood
- Topic: Use of Layout Boards.
- Replies: 2
- Views: 3169
Use of Layout Boards.
OK. I read the instructions and I see why layout boards are needed but the instructions for first timers are sorely lacking. To finish the instructions to my understanding I will continue. Fasten the frame components to the layout board. Then attach the frame. This will allow precise attachment of t...
- Sun Aug 27, 2017 5:10 pm
- Forum: Epoxy
- Topic: Epoxy bonding issues with white oak.
- Replies: 10
- Views: 8068
Re: Epoxy bonding issues with white oak.
Thanks everyone. I'm going think hard about the white oak. I may go to mahogany. Also easier on planer blades.
- Sat Aug 19, 2017 8:11 pm
- Forum: Epoxy
- Topic: Epoxy bonding issues with white oak.
- Replies: 10
- Views: 8068
Epoxy bonding issues with white oak.
I have been reading about bonding issues with epoxy and white oak. I seen it mentioned but never explained. I am planning on using white oak so I would like to what the issue is and how to prevent or alleviate it. If it is to insidious or difficult I may consider using mahogany instead. Thanks for a...
- Sat Aug 05, 2017 9:32 pm
- Forum: Wood and Plywood
- Topic: Materials Advice for a 18' Power Catamaran
- Replies: 3
- Views: 3135
Re: Materials Advice for a 18' Power Catamaran
The Wild Cat is a "whole lotta boat"! It is gorgeous. I think I'll stick to the 18. The power upgrade alone is probably a budget breaker. Outboard engines are getting soooo expensive. Hard to find used twin sets. The ones you find are 250 and 300 hp.
Jeff
Jeff
- Sat Aug 05, 2017 9:17 pm
- Forum: Miscellaneous
- Topic: orientation of the patterns in plan packets
- Replies: 5
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Re: orientation of the patterns in plan packets
Thank you for your input. I know they are symmetrical. Just hoping they would be consistent to show orientation on the boat.
Jeff
Jeff
- Sat Aug 05, 2017 12:02 am
- Forum: Wood and Plywood
- Topic: Materials Advice for a 18' Power Catamaran
- Replies: 3
- Views: 3135
Materials Advice for a 18' Power Catamaran
I was going to build the Hell Cat but decided to go to the Aqua Cat. I figured if I'm going to spend the time I'm going to do it right. This boat will be out in Cape Hatteras area. Lots of Sound running and some near shore ocean fishing. It will take some pounding. I am planning on doubling up the t...
- Wed Jul 26, 2017 9:18 pm
- Forum: Miscellaneous
- Topic: orientation of the patterns in plan packets
- Replies: 5
- Views: 2146
orientation of the patterns in plan packets
I have been pouring over the plans, instructions, and every detail given on the plans for the Hell Cat. I am still confused as to the orientation of the plans. Are the patterns forward looking aft or aft looking forward. My impression so far is forward looking aft. I just need to be absolutely sure ...
- Wed Jul 26, 2017 9:12 pm
- Forum: Trailers and trailering
- Topic: Pulling a light boat trailer behind a travel trailer.
- Replies: 8
- Views: 6993
Pulling a light boat trailer behind a travel trailer.
I am a true believer that you can take it with you. I have seen, although not often, a boat being towed behind a travel trailer. I have a 31 foot Airstream that weighs about 7100 pounds loaded. I boat would be a 16 foot Hell Cat with twin 50 hp Yamaha 4 strokes. They weigh about 265 each. So the who...
- Wed Jul 26, 2017 8:56 pm
- Forum: Tool Talk
- Topic: More clamps on the cheap
- Replies: 4
- Views: 5567
Re: More clamps on the cheap
If I bought one I won't tell anyone I had one.
- Thu Jul 13, 2017 11:51 pm
- Forum: Tool Talk
- Topic: Router for cutting plywood panels
- Replies: 3
- Views: 4011
Router for cutting plywood panels
I'm new at this but awhile back I was talking to a person who had built several boats. I was, and still am, intimidated by the proposition of accurately cutting out the plywood panels. He told me just clamps it in place and uses a router with a trim bit to cut it out. If this is possible can some ex...