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Congratulations! She sounds great!

5387157_20180423090011907_1_LARGE.jpg FWIW, In the image above note the sheer line down turns and abruptly ends and creates a discontinuity (sharp point) at the bumper as described by Jarrett Bay Boat Works. I would consider this a broken sheer as the line has the discontinuity. In the link given b...

It would still be called a sheer. Sheer is just the line that separates the hull side from the main deck. This sheer in particular has an inflection point where the sheer goes from a convex to concave (or Vice Versa). This does not mean that the sheer is not fair. FWIW: Capture.JPG Take the image of...

BayouBengal wrote:It's flat beautiful, Chris, but you've got to quit teasing us. Every time I see a post by you I anxiously click thinking I'll see launch and sea trial videos.

Really looking forward to seeing it and you in the water.

I second that sentiment! I was teeming with excitement there for a few seconds

I work as a government rep overseeing new construction at a private shipyard and many times have had to resist the temptation when I see a shipfitter at work to take his tool and show him how to do it better :lol: You can be honest Peter... as I am currently working in the marine industry as well, ...

Looks like fun!

Looks amazing!

Hope the mast works out for you. I would also suggest not try to make sealed air compartments in the hull as if there ever were to be water ingress it would be impossible to bail them and you could have rot if the areas are not able to accessed to ensure their water tightness (aside from being a lot...

I suppose it's my software engineering and aircraft mechanic background. You are a Software Engineer, Bill is a Civil/Structural Engineer, I am an Electrical Engineer, any other Engineers out there? I am a Naval Architect & Marine Engineer. Been doing this for a few years. Specialize mostly in comm...

It should be possible, as they operate under similar thermodynamic principles, the concerns will be two things: 1) does the heat plate heat exchanger cool the circuit effectively. The vendor should sell you a product that meets those needs but best to make sure. And to make sure that it fits inside ...

Welcome aboard! I agree to get the girls involved. Both my son and daughter love to come out in the garage and play around while I work.


Here is my first mate with an adjustable shelf for a vanity I am building that she helped me glue & clamp up

Welcome to the forum. Glad to see another Louisiana person here. I am in Metairie.

I am with BayouBengal on this one. Will be hard to wait till Wooden Boat Fest to see it in person!

Looks amazing!

Understand completely! My Acadia has the oil filter on the front of the engine behind the radiator at some weird angle. always have oil everywhere. As an engineer I curse the j@ck@$$ engineer who thought that was an appropriate spot.