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I'm constantly studying my plans as I continue to construct frames and related parts and wonder about such things as helm locations Port or Starboard? and fuel stowage locations etc. I would like to know what others have done etc.

Craig

Most everything helm-wise these days is on the right. That's where I put my helm on my Sea Knight. I also put 2 18 gal tanks right behind the cabin bulkhead...there might be pics in customer photos but if not I can send you some. Most of my build is in customer photos but not the finishing stuff like motor, tanks, etc. I use mine for traveling so I wanted 2 tanks. If it is a day-use boat I'm sure one would be fine. Also I didn't want the tank inside the cabin anywhere nor did I want a big tank and the related weight at the transom.

Thank you so much Bob, I was just thinking about the fuel quantity issue today wondering what a reasonable amount of fuel to carry would be. Today I finished the rest of the parts for my Frames this evening and have three Frames assembled.I expect to start on the setup form in a few weeks time. I really enjoy the photos of your Boat and youtube video etc. Thank you again for your feedback.

Craig

Any questions feel free to give me a holler, if there pics you want I can sure take some and send them...if you are going to be at G5 look me up!

yeah bob..thanks again for sending me those pics of the deck framing!

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Built the 17' Glen-L "Sea Knight"

I have just about completed my frames at this point and will soon be setting up the building form, I started about two months ago. I have been thinking about how much weight I might end up towing with my old F150 and can anyone provide feedback on what there estimated towing weights have been? I realize there are lots of variables but I would be interested in thoughts on this. Thanks again

Craig

Hi...I have no clue what mine weighs...that has been one of the things I was "going to do" for 2 summers now and haven't done it. If I see a scale on the way to G5 that isn't busy I'll stop in and see if they'll oblige me...

If you have a grain handling facility or farmer's co-op nearby they will probably weigh your rig for a few bucks.

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Craig,

This link is a spreadsheet I made when I was studying the 17 foot Sea Knight
https://docs.google.com/spreadsheet/ccc ... E&hl=en_US

I calculated 3270 pounds for max capacity for the 18 foot Sea Knight if you want to verify that for the modle your building then update the above spreadsheet accordingly.

I don't know if you would be happy with an F150 for a tow vehicle or not, I keep my boat in dry storage at a Marina, its a good way to go for me they launch with a tractor, great base for outings and family get togethers, I have made a lot of friends there, its in a secure card key access area in a locked storage shed and cheaper for me than a new tow vehicle.

I hope you cut that motor board 34" wide before gluing it on the transom for a wider motor well, I think you will be happier when you go to rigging the motor.

Please download the spreadsheet if you want it for future reference I have a habit of keeping my Google docs cleaned out so I can find the things I need. I am anxious to see pictures of your build.

Hi, I pull mine with a Ford E150 conversion van with the 351 engine and I hardly know it is back there. Craig, are you coming to G5? Mine and Rory's will be there. He built his without the cabin.

Hello Bob, No unfortunately I wont be able to attend the G5. Hopefully someday in the future. I just finished assembling the transom today with out a cutout for now. I am just about ready to assemble the setup frame. My 1987 F150 has the 5.0 v8 with a C6 tranny. It is a bit tired. I think it would pull it for local use but diffenitly would not make it on any longer trips. I may have to look for a newer truck in the future. I have been looking at the Yamaha 60-70 hp 4 strokes for a possible motor but it will be next summer at least before I am ready and the cost is a challenge as well but doable. thanks again. I have to learn how to post pictures and start encluding them with my posts.

Craig

Thank you Deltadawg for you assistance again. Wow 3200 pounds is that with boat and trailer?

I,m writing faster than my thought process, Is that max capacity like gross weight in an aircraft, pilot,passengers, fuel, baggage, etc.?

ops I should have read the spreadsheet first before replying. Its all there. Sorry and thanks