Klondike Build

[TUGMYWAY]

She looks great,and keep up the good work!
For me I put the plans for Klondike on the top shelf so I can't get to them.

[jamundsen]

I love big boats. I just wish I could build one. Yours looks good . Please keep up the pictures.

[steveh41]

Thanks John.

Have a few more pics to go to get caught up.

Regards,

Steve Hansen

[steveh41]

A few more for the weekend.

[steveh41]

A few more..

[steveh41]

Last group. Happy Holiday!

[TUGMYWAY]

Looks even better!
Tell us about what you used to drill the main shaft hole?

[steveh41]

Here's a pic of the boring bar at work:

A good reference:

http://www.gartsideboats.com/faq/boring-long-holes.html

Regards,

Steve Hansen

[TUGMYWAY]

Thanks Steve! Man your work looks great!You are getting to know what makes a $100,000 + boat.

[Trackhappy]

Thanks for the update. I am following closely as I hope to build a bigger boat one day. Klondike is a great contender, and Marauder is next.. economy/speed choice I guess. Love the bow thruster and you look to be doing a fantastic job. Can't wait to see more ..

[steveh41]

Thanks guys for the comments.

Thanks for the update. I am following closely as I hope to build a bigger boat one day. Klondike is a great contender, and Marauder is next.. economy/speed choice I guess. Love the bow thruster and you look to be doing a fantastic job. Can't wait to see more ..

The Marauder looks like a great design & should really scoot with a pair of high output engines. Some of the construction details should be similar to the Klondike, although frame shape, keel and bottom run aft are different.

Will have more pics of steering, engine and tank installation to post over the next month or so.

Best regards,

Steve Hansen

[steveh41]

Slow progress. Of many miscalculations I've made so far, probably the biggest has been underestimating the time spent sanding. Engine compartment is finally sealed, primed and bilgekoted and a few hardware items have been installed.

Still waiting on the mounts but hope to be able to install the main engine by end of September. Main tanks are nearly complete but will go in last.

Will post some pics to follow of the rudder during fabrication and final installation. Couldn't find any off-the-shelf rudders to suit.

Regards,

Steve Hansen

[steveh41]

Set 2 of 3. (First set on previous page)

Rudder shaped to Maclear thistle spec with end plates. Tiller arm cut down from a Buck Algonquin HD unit. Upper bearing is Tides Marine UHMW with seal. Collar with thrust bearing added to prevent rudder weight from sagging the skeg bar.

Main engine has been sitting patiently in the crate. Should be ready to install next month.

(I'm going out to put the dust covers back on the steering valve as soon as I'm done here!)

[steveh41]

Set 3 of 3.

Some pics of the rudder in fabrication. Backbone is 3/8" 316L SS plate. Ply inserts are through bolted and epoxied (System 3 MetlWeld) in place, then 3 layers of 6 oz glass & epoxy primer.

[Trackhappy]

One vey fine build Steve. I hang for your updates. Bow thruster, stern thruster, get home shaft, day tanks, I am guessing that is electric over hydraulic steering... no doubt radar whe you get there. Have you seen the new Broadband Radar units? She really appeals to me being ship-shape and Navy-like.
What is the black piece of machinery mounted on the keel centre line?