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Looks great Roberta. Given the delay in building these boats and that I do not know of any other Torpedo builds, I think you are going to have a one of a kind boat for a long time. She's already unique and beautiful. But even better when you know that you've got the only one.

Thanks Kens, Matt, Matt, Neel, and Bill. This is useful information. I never even considered a different gear ratio. That's what comes from going into this with little experience. The knowledge gained is very much appreciated. When the time comes to make the purchase, I will definitely bring this up...

Thanks for the encouragement guys!! :D :D I've completed enough of the motorwell parts to move on to the next step. I got all the motorwell parts out of the boat and will start encapsulation and fiberglassing tomorrow. I'll also be cleaning out the motorwell area and touching up any paint that needs...

THanks for responding Bill, I had forgotten about your boat being larger than mine and if I recall, quite a few more frames than mine (I have 6). So perhaps the 115 will be fine after all. The extra weight on my boat maybe comes from the beefier floor supports and the extra cabinetry but on the othe...

I’ve been following this build since I started building, That transom isn’t going anywhere. Carl is meticulous about his joints. The only thing I ever wonder about on this build is the final weight of the boat might be on the heavy side. 150 hp maybe ??? Looks great, Matt B Yes, that has been a con...

Thanks Matt and Tim,

I definitely will be using a transom saver. And I do hope the water trip will be this coming year.

Bryan, I checked the transom, its two inner layers of 3/4" ply over the regulate 3/4" ply transom plus the 1/4" veneer so its 2 1/2 inches thick

Thanks for the kind words Jim, Matt, and Bryan. The transom is 3/4" plywood for the main skin, overlaid with 1/4" hardwood veneer. But the center section is an additional 3/4" plywood. There's also the hardwood frame which is gusseted. The knee of course and then the motorwell. All of this I hope wi...

Finally I have something to show and talk about. Between work, waiting on small glue ups and just experimentation it's been taking quite awhile to get the motorwell close. In the picture I'm inly lacking two lids for the side compartments and then everything has to be put together. Right now its hel...

Looks familiar Nick! :D :D What are your plans for the anchor well access. I finally settled on a small hatch up forward, but considered all sorts of crazy ideas. Mine has a small storage space below the anchor well which is accessed from the V berth. But the anchor well is only accessible form the ...

Looking good. It's all the engineering challenges and the solutions that make this journey so enjoyable and rewarding.

Looking great Weller. I can certain relate to the amount of time in the build. You're taking the same attitude I'm trying to take. It'll be nine for me next summer. Love the brightwork. I so much want to get something final finished. Everything looks like a construction zone. Ah well , like you said...

:D Maybe a good spot to have life jacket or boat bumper locker.Or hold pool noodles :D Yes, I am sure that it will likely end up being some sort of storage. I decided a couple of years ago that trying to get everything done before the launch was a losing proposition, for a variety of reasons. First...

I'm starting now on the structure for the starboard motorwell compartment. I'm doing minimal work there for now since I don't really have a use for this compartment yet. I want to get the top pieces for the motorwell made and then I am going to dis-assemble everything and start getting the underfloo...

Beeeeeeeeeeeeeautilful Matt! Nice choices for the colors and the varnish really makes it pop. It sounds like you're making good use of the new space now.

Nice nice work on the seating arrangements. I would say that cupholders are a must. You'll regret not putting them in. So no room in the side armrests? Perhaps the foldout kind although they may not right in such a beautiful interior. I too am trying to figure out what to do about the battery switch...