Yes that 28 footer is a contender. i just have to be sensible about the size of it. It's getting very big and the towing weight is a thing to consider as the chosen boat will also be our camper on land when we are travelling away to those far away fishing destinations. It needs a big engine and I would go stern drive if it's the winner. Big engines are heavy and need big tanks. I started to do the maths and well.....
I hope the weather changes for the better for you. At least you are able to continue with fitout and furniture stuff.
I remember wanting to build the C17 way back when I was making choices. I really liked it. I ended up with the OB17 due primarily to a small work space area. It was about as big as I could go at the time. Now I have plenty of space for a big boat so build one I must. Retiring from work in about three months then it's time to make saw dust.
Now I'm leaning toward the open pilot 21 with a full floating bracket and a simple light but attractive hard top like the Novi 23 . Steering station moved back a bit more like a large side console for the electronics. Tom explained I can keep the beam in slightly less with inwhales and no protruding rubrail. 8ft 3 inch beam maximum same as NZ rules I think.
OB17 Underway downunder.
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Sick, sick finish on that hull. And deck!
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Re: OB17 Underway downunder.
Sideslippa take a look at the P21 instead of the OP21. Same boat only with an enclosed pilot house. You could extend the roof a little if you wanted. https://www.boatbuildercentral.com/Stud ... _STUDY.pdf Both can use your 90HP motor.
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Thanks Tom. Have ordered the OP 21. Will construct a custom light pilot house.
Looking foward to the plans and making a start on it.
Thanks
Looking foward to the plans and making a start on it.
Thanks
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Great! You can still use the P21 study plans for some ideas. And of course, your 90HP will fit on your new build.Sideslippa1 wrote: ↑Sun Feb 27, 2022 10:56 pm Thanks Tom. Have ordered the OP 21. Will construct a custom light pilot house.
Looking foward to the plans and making a start on it.
Thanks
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Hey Guys. Still alive Currently giving the old OB17 a full repaint before I commence work on the OP21.
The OP21 start date has been delayed by a few set backs. Anyhow I am working on finishing other stuff so I can start on the frames. So keen!
The OP21 start date has been delayed by a few set backs. Anyhow I am working on finishing other stuff so I can start on the frames. So keen!
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Thanks Hank. It will look better than it ever did I think. This boat has been so good to me it deserves a bit of love and a reasonable paint job. High end paint jobs on special cars is what I have done for a living for a long time so it is not so hard for me.
This paint job is only a roller job tho and not top end. Good enough for a great old fishing boat I reckon.
This paint job is only a roller job tho and not top end. Good enough for a great old fishing boat I reckon.
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