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by dennisb
Mon Mar 11, 2024 1:49 pm
Forum: Power Boats
Topic: DE 27.5
Replies: 173
Views: 18989

Re: DE 27.5

Made some progress this weekend. Installed trim tabs, circuit breakers, and cut hole for hatch in berth.
by dennisb
Mon Feb 12, 2024 3:44 pm
Forum: Power Boats
Topic: DE 27.5
Replies: 173
Views: 18989

Re: DE 27.5

Hi Tom,

Looking for 30 MPH tops +-. I don't think the boat is designed for much more than that.

I plan on cursing between 20 and 23 MPH.

Thanks for your help.
by dennisb
Mon Feb 12, 2024 12:37 pm
Forum: Power Boats
Topic: DE 27.5
Replies: 173
Views: 18989

Re: DE 27.5

Thanks for the input on weighing the boat.

One problem I have is I don't have a trailer for it, and do not plan on purchasing one.

I like your way of estimating the weight. I am trying to get close to pick the correct motor power.

Thanks
by dennisb
Sun Feb 11, 2024 2:53 pm
Forum: Power Boats
Topic: DE 27.5
Replies: 173
Views: 18989

Re: DE 27.5

I was able to take advantage of a 45 deg. day in February to install the door frame.
by dennisb
Mon Dec 11, 2023 7:52 pm
Forum: Power Boats
Topic: DE 27.5
Replies: 173
Views: 18989

Re: DE 27.5

Has anyone ever weighed their boat using a hydraulic jack with a pressure gage. I would support the boat at three points, and take the weight at these points, sum it up to get the total. The reason I want to do this now is to get a better idea on motor size now so I can start talking to the dealers ...
by dennisb
Sun Nov 12, 2023 5:45 pm
Forum: Power Boats
Topic: DE 27.5
Replies: 173
Views: 18989

Re: DE 27.5

Starting to fit fuel tanks into boat. Got all the pieces the first one cut. Waiting for a warm day to epoxy them in.
by dennisb
Sun Nov 05, 2023 7:16 pm
Forum: Power Boats
Topic: DE 27.5
Replies: 173
Views: 18989

Re: DE 27.5

I was able to install the windows today. Starting to look more like a boat. They let a lot of light into the cabin.
by dennisb
Tue Oct 31, 2023 1:18 pm
Forum: Power Boats
Topic: DE 27.5
Replies: 173
Views: 18989

Re: DE 27.5

Finished fiber glassing the gunnels and back floor this weekend. Also starting to layout the helm.
by dennisb
Tue Oct 10, 2023 10:21 am
Forum: Power Boats
Topic: DE 27.5
Replies: 173
Views: 18989

Re: DE 27.5

I am using 1A-15 for both the fuel lines and vent hoses.
by dennisb
Mon Oct 09, 2023 7:34 pm
Forum: Power Boats
Topic: DE 27.5
Replies: 173
Views: 18989

Re: DE 27.5

Hi Tom,

The tanks ae 19 gal each, 76 gal total.

Yes, I will have the ability to pull from each tank individually.

Dennis