HB20 Build
Posted: Tue Feb 28, 2006 11:07 am
Well, I might be starting this a little early, but I am very excited about getting going on this project.
I just ordered my HB20 plans. I have a few things that I might do to change up the plans a little.
1) I will not build the fly bridge to save on weight and cost, but will build it in the 9 foot width standard. I was considering to shrink it to 8' 6" to keep it trailerable without having a permit. I was also thinking about going with the fly bridge, but not for my first build.
2) The two seperate beds in the stateroom will be pushed together and turned 90 degrees so the head of the bed will be attached to the port side, and the left side of the bed will be attached to the bow wall. The bed width will be about the size of a full, maybe a tad smaller.
3) I will be building in one, or two, hanging lockers in the forward starboard corner, with drawers underneath. The wife says she needs more storage. If I go with a second, it all depends on space, I will put it in the aft starboard corner.
4) In the cockpit, I am going to put in a jump seat type bench that can fold out of the way.
5) The proposed jump seat at the helm station will be a built in seat with additional storage, much like the settee bench.
6) I will be installing railing around the gunwales and a small short railing around the top deck above the cabin to protect the sun bathers.
Well, that should do it, I think. This is my first boat of any size so I am excited and a little nervous at the same time. Can't wait for my plans to get here so I can start my planning. I have a busy schedule so planning and timing are going to be very important on this project.
In central Kentucky, we have a cold winter so I will be faced with a non-building time period of 4 to 5 months. I hope to do this project out of pocket so finance planning will also be important.
Ok, folks, here we go!
http://gallery.bateau2.comdisplayimage.php?pos=-7032
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I just ordered my HB20 plans. I have a few things that I might do to change up the plans a little.
1) I will not build the fly bridge to save on weight and cost, but will build it in the 9 foot width standard. I was considering to shrink it to 8' 6" to keep it trailerable without having a permit. I was also thinking about going with the fly bridge, but not for my first build.
2) The two seperate beds in the stateroom will be pushed together and turned 90 degrees so the head of the bed will be attached to the port side, and the left side of the bed will be attached to the bow wall. The bed width will be about the size of a full, maybe a tad smaller.
3) I will be building in one, or two, hanging lockers in the forward starboard corner, with drawers underneath. The wife says she needs more storage. If I go with a second, it all depends on space, I will put it in the aft starboard corner.
4) In the cockpit, I am going to put in a jump seat type bench that can fold out of the way.
5) The proposed jump seat at the helm station will be a built in seat with additional storage, much like the settee bench.
6) I will be installing railing around the gunwales and a small short railing around the top deck above the cabin to protect the sun bathers.
Well, that should do it, I think. This is my first boat of any size so I am excited and a little nervous at the same time. Can't wait for my plans to get here so I can start my planning. I have a busy schedule so planning and timing are going to be very important on this project.
In central Kentucky, we have a cold winter so I will be faced with a non-building time period of 4 to 5 months. I hope to do this project out of pocket so finance planning will also be important.
Ok, folks, here we go!
http://gallery.bateau2.comdisplayimage.php?pos=-7032
My mods