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OB17 Build in Oklahoma
Posted: Thu May 28, 2009 6:32 pm
by Boater45
Re: OB17 Build in OKC
Posted: Tue Jun 02, 2009 8:41 am
by Doc_Dyer
looks good, keep up the good work
Bradley
Re: OB17 Build in OKC
Posted: Wed Jun 03, 2009 2:45 pm
by Lucky_Louis
Great work so far! Isn't this fun?
Re: OB17 Build in OKC
Posted: Wed Jun 03, 2009 4:12 pm
by tech_support
The even the gaps along the chine show you did a great job on cutting you panels.
Re: OB17 Build in OKC
Posted: Sat Jun 06, 2009 12:12 am
by Bowmovement
What did you use to cut them with? I was planning on using a 7 1/4" circular but everyone else seems to like those 5 1/2" jobbies. Dare I say it.......I may need a new tool.
Furture Discussion:
Wife: Why do you need another saw?
Me: Because it easier for this specific job
Wife: Why its just smaller. Does it cut slanty ways like the big one?
Me: Yes.
Wife: So its the same thing just smaller?
Me: Yes
Wife: How much are they
Me: Couple hundred bucks
Wife: I dont think we can afford that. This boat building is getting annoying. You are taking up have the driveway and almost all the garage. I got to move jugs, cans, tools, trash and god knows whatever else just to do a load of laundry.
Me: But I also need for that new bookcase you have been wanting me to build you.
Wife: Do they have them at Home Depot?
Me: YEP!
Matt
Re: OB17 Build in OKC
Posted: Sat Jun 06, 2009 12:22 am
by Dog Fish
They can be so understanding sometimes.
Re: OB17 Build in OKC
Posted: Sat Jun 06, 2009 8:19 am
by Bluefish2
Save your marriage, Do the bookcase before continuing on the boat.
Re: OB17 Build in OKC
Posted: Sun Mar 28, 2010 1:00 pm
by Boater45
Fiberglassed the seams lastnight.
Re: OB17 Build in OKC
Posted: Sun Mar 28, 2010 1:02 pm
by Boater45
Re: OB17 Build in OKC
Posted: Tue Mar 30, 2010 1:09 am
by Boater45
Re: OB17 Build in OKC
Posted: Tue Mar 30, 2010 2:06 am
by kdog
Looking real good! I love my OB17, great design.
Re: OB17 Build in OKC
Posted: Tue Mar 30, 2010 11:30 am
by Lucky_Louis
Ya, what kdog said, really nice looking laminations!
Make sure you follow the designer's scantlings - probably just my eyes, but it looked like you only used one layer of tape on the stem or if there's more than one, then they weren't offset by much. Not a huge deal. If memory serves, it's three layers on the inside which my good wife pointed out to me right after I declared my inside taping done after two
Re: OB17 Build in OKC
Posted: Tue Mar 30, 2010 5:17 pm
by Boater45
Lucky,
You were right. Great catch....I was able to correct that before I started laying cloth on the other half of the hull. Thanks
Re: OB17 Build in OKC
Posted: Tue Mar 30, 2010 10:19 pm
by Boater45
Finished the hull.....My son mixed most of the epoxy and my daughter mostly watched.
Re: OB17 Build in OKC
Posted: Wed Mar 31, 2010 7:17 pm
by Lucky_Louis
Awesome looking job! I highly recommend to anyone doing a big layup to have a helper mixer. It really makes things go so much smoother. Now comes fairing.....
... and sanding
...... and sanding
......... and sanding
followed by a wee bit more ...
you got it - SANDING!
Re: OB17 Build in OKC
Posted: Thu Apr 01, 2010 7:24 am
by cottontop
Your work looks great. Isn't it fun? John
Re: OB17 Build in OKC
Posted: Thu Apr 01, 2010 10:39 am
by Boater45
I do have to say that it is getting pretty fun now. My kids are getting excited and ready to flip the boat and start on the inside.
Re: OB17 Build in OKC
Posted: Sun Apr 04, 2010 6:38 pm
by Boater45
I am fairing and sanding and sanding and sanding.......fairing some more.....sanding alot more.....I don't think I will ever get done.
Re: OB17 Build in OKC
Posted: Sun Apr 04, 2010 7:17 pm
by michaelwpayton
Boater45 wrote:4/1 - I do have to say that it is getting pretty fun now.
Boater45 wrote:4/4 - I am fairing and sanding and sanding and sanding.......fairing some more.....sanding alot more.....I don't think I will ever get done.
What a difference 3 days makes
Re: OB17 Build in OKC
Posted: Mon Apr 05, 2010 11:08 am
by Lucky_Louis
Lucky Louis said:
Now comes fairing.....
... and sanding
...... and sanding
......... and sanding
followed by a wee bit more ...
that's why they call me the prophet...
To ease the pain, try to make sure you do the following -
Always protect your skin and airways from epoxy dust. Nasty stuff, especially when green. Gloves and Mask at minimum. Be careful with your little ones, once you develop epoxy sensitivity, it stays for life.
Only buy quality sandpapers. It's worth it in the end.
Recognize the difference between sanding and fairing. Sand for a desired surface finish, fair for shape only.
Use appropriate grit for the task at hand. I've seen poor souls here who fair with 120 grit. At the end, I was using 30 grit for fairing.
Use a scraper where appropriate. Much easier and way cleaner than sanding. good for built up epoxy, ridges, and runs.
Get a good orbital sander - no one ever regrets buying quality. I love my 6" Porter Cable.
Persevere, you will get done. If you find you're getting frustrated or despondent, just put it away for a few days, read the forum to get motivated. If you're saying to yourself "There must be an easier way", there probably is. Ask the guys here, we've all been through it. This is the stage of build where you determine the comments at the boat launch "You made this? Really? It's looks like it came out of a mold! Awesome job!"
Re: OB17 Build in OKC
Posted: Sun Apr 11, 2010 4:14 pm
by Boater45
Well, I started fairing with Quickfair today......wish I would have bought the 1.5gal kit instead of the 1.5qts. I love this stuff.
I can offically call this a boat now.....
Quickfair is great.....
I wish I had enough to get the bottom completed.....
Re: OB17 Build in OKC
Posted: Tue Apr 13, 2010 10:50 pm
by Steven
Looking good. Just keep sanding. Sanding, sanding.
Re: OB17 Build in OKC
Posted: Fri Apr 16, 2010 1:04 pm
by Lucky_Louis
Yup - it's great stuff, costs a little more but my time and frustration is worth something too
A little tip for the the future - if you do a quick sanding while the epoxy is still green, you can knock down the selvage (the threads binding the biaxial strands together).
That will save a lot of QuickFair. I can tell you didn't because the lines showing in your glass run parallel to the keel instead of 45°. Just take care not to damage the glass. And remember - at this point, you're not sanding, you're fairing. The goal is fair panels and covering all the glass with fairing compound. The only abrasive touching the hull as this stage should be attached to a long board otherwise you'll just end up following the existing contours wasting time and materials. Keep a long straight edge handy, keep laying it against the hull sides and bottom to look for high spots, hollows, rocker and hooks. The most critical surface on your boat is the last 5-6 feet of the bottom to the transom. You should see QuickFair building up on both sides of the original panel splices and beside the corner tapings.
You're doing great. Before you know it, you'll be splashing primer. That's when sanding serious starts.
Re: OB17 Build in OKC
Posted: Fri Apr 16, 2010 2:58 pm
by Boater45
Lucky_Louis wrote:Yup - it's great stuff, costs a little more but my time and frustration is worth something too
A little tip for the the future - if you do a quick sanding while the epoxy is still green, you can knock down the selvage (the threads binding the biaxial strands together).
That will save a lot of QuickFair. I can tell you didn't because the lines showing in your glass run parallel to the keel instead of 45°. Just take care not to damage the glass. And remember - at this point, you're not sanding, you're fairing. The goal is fair panels and covering all the glass with fairing compound. The only abrasive touching the hull as this stage should be attached to a long board otherwise you'll just end up following the existing contours wasting time and materials. Keep a long straight edge handy, keep laying it against the hull sides and bottom to look for high spots, hollows, rocker and hooks. The most critical surface on your boat is the last 5-6 feet of the bottom to the transom. You should see QuickFair building up on both sides of the original panel splices and beside the corner tapings.
You're doing great. Before you know it, you'll be splashing primer. That's when sanding serious starts.
So should I sand down the threads binding the biaxial strands together(selvage) before I continue to fair? I want to make this as painless as possible!!!
Thanks,
Will
Re: OB17 Build in OKC
Posted: Fri Apr 16, 2010 3:13 pm
by TomW
If you can Will where you don't have any QF and havn't put any fairing material. It will go easier for you as you go along. Looking at it you have already filled in between the salvage and it won't be worth your time.
Tom
Re: OB17 Build in OKC
Posted: Fri Apr 16, 2010 4:28 pm
by Boater45
Just wondering if I screwed up.....
So just keep on fairing and sanding....and sanding....and sanding.....
I'm out of town until next Friday and can't wait to get back and get at it again. This is really quite addictive.
Re: OB17 Build in OKC
Posted: Fri Apr 16, 2010 6:15 pm
by TomW
Nope no screw up you'll just use a little more fairing material.
Tom
Re: OB17 Build in OKC
Posted: Fri Apr 16, 2010 6:25 pm
by Boater45
TomW wrote:Nope no screw up you'll just use a little more fairing material.
Tom
Good thing I just bought 1.5gal of Quick Fair today.
Should be there on Thursday.
Re: OB17 Build in OKC
Posted: Fri Apr 16, 2010 8:47 pm
by sideslippa
Fairing is torture, but well worth it. I spent more than 120 hours fairing my hull, lost a few pounds and gave my cardio vascular system a real treat
All well worth it. I agree with LL. Use only a long fairing board (torture board) keep filling the lows and wearing down the highs, and your best friend is a good straight edge about four foot long.
Just keep going till it is perfect.
My fairing tools
My trusty straight edge, I use this thing all the time, it is very handy for all sorts of jobs, but really good for checking fairness especially when rested on one of its corners.
Slippa
Re: OB17 Build in OKC
Posted: Fri Apr 16, 2010 10:27 pm
by Steven
Or spend 60 hours doing it and use the other 60 for fishing.
Course it won't look as purty.
Re: OB17 Build in OKC
Posted: Sun Apr 18, 2010 10:35 pm
by Boater45
Just ordered my tank....it's a 19gal aluminum :
Re: OB17 Build in OKC
Posted: Sat May 15, 2010 6:14 pm
by gstanfield
It's been a month now, any progress?
George
Re: OB17 Build in OKC
Posted: Sat Mar 03, 2012 12:15 am
by Boater45
Ok, I'm back working on the boat again. Ended up getting a divorce and had to put the OB in storage for a while, can't do much work on her in an apartment. I should have the reverse chines completed this weekend and the rest of the fairing completed in the next few weeks then prime, paint and flip!!
Will
Re: OB17 Build in OKC
Posted: Sat Mar 03, 2012 12:22 am
by Steven
Sorry to hear about the divorce. Boats looking great.
Re: OB17 Build in OKC
Posted: Sat Mar 03, 2012 12:42 am
by Boater45
Hell the divorce was the second smartest thing I have done in the past couple of years. Building this boat is #1!!!
Re: OB17 Build in OKC
Posted: Sat Mar 03, 2012 8:42 am
by wadestep
Boater45 wrote:Hell the divorce was the second smartest thing I have done in the past couple of years. Building this boat is #1!!!
That's funny. If I were you, that'd lead me to some interesting boat names:
inamorata
doxy
Mistress
Paramour
cocotte
tart
note - I'm just having fun, this is certainly not meant to offend.
wade
Re: OB17 Build in OKC
Posted: Sat Mar 03, 2012 9:30 pm
by Boater45
Wade that doesn't offend me at all. Actually gives me some great ideas: Finally FREE, URalimony, She Got the House, Bankrupt, Freeatlast, Current Wife.....Ha!!
Re: OB17 Build in OKC
Posted: Sat Mar 17, 2012 12:36 am
by Boater45
Here are some update pictures:
Reverse chine form
Started shaping chine
Getting better!!
Lots of fairing still to go!!!
Re: OB17 Build in OKC
Posted: Sat Mar 17, 2012 10:30 am
by gstanfield
Looking good so far man. I think a boat build is the perfect thing to keep you occupied at this point
Re: OB17 Build in OKC
Posted: Sat Mar 17, 2012 10:35 am
by wegcagle
Looks great so far.
Will
Re: OB17 Build in OKC
Posted: Sat Mar 17, 2012 8:13 pm
by Boater45
Just picked this trailer up for $175.00, it will need a little modifying but what a deal!!!
Re: OB17 Build in OKC
Posted: Sun Mar 18, 2012 3:24 pm
by Boater45
Crap, just ran out of QuickFair and double checked my order to be delivered tomorrow....I forgot to order it
So, I just ordered another 1.5 gallons.....looks like I will be starting on the center console....got to keep making progress!!
Re: OB17 Build in OKC
Posted: Mon Mar 19, 2012 11:30 am
by Uncle D
Good deal on the trailer. I have one that looks just like it. I have to narrow my axle a bit for my gate though.
Don
Re: OB17 Build in OKC
Posted: Mon Mar 19, 2012 11:43 am
by Boater45
Thanks Uncle D!!
The trailer was for a Basscat boat, the coupler had been replaced, the tounge shortened and the winch stand was modified. I am going to put a folding coupler on it and build a new winch stand.
Will
Re: OB17 Build in OKC
Posted: Mon Mar 19, 2012 11:32 pm
by Rapchizzle
It's looking good! I bet it feels good to get back to working on it after a couple years hiatus. I'll be following your build closely as this is one of the plans I'm looking at building.
Re: OB17 Build in OKC
Posted: Wed Mar 21, 2012 11:54 pm
by Boater45
OK....I'm getting old and can't remember or find it on the lamination schedule where does the "Woven tape 4": 50 yards" go?
Thanks,
Will
Re: OB17 Build in OKC
Posted: Thu Mar 22, 2012 1:09 am
by chicagoross
Typically the biax tape is for structural elements - chines, keel, frames. The woven tape is usually used topsides, cabins, consoles, seatboxes...
Re: OB17 Build in OKC
Posted: Thu Mar 22, 2012 10:08 am
by Boater45
Chicagoross,
Thanks, I found it on the Center Console drawing!!! I thought I was going crazy!!!
Will
Re: OB17 Build in OKC
Posted: Thu Mar 22, 2012 12:17 pm
by Joe H
Boater45 wrote:
Hell the divorce was the second smartest thing I have done in the past couple of years. Building this boat is #1!!!
That's funny. If I were you, that'd lead me to some interesting boat names:
inamorata
doxy
Mistress
Paramour
cocotte
tart
note - I'm just having fun, this is certainly not meant to offend.
wade"The years thunder by, The dreams of youth grow dim where they lie caked in dust on the shelves of patience. Before we know it, the tomb is sealed." - Sterling Haydenwadestep
Very Active Poster
Wade that doesn't offend me at all. Actually gives me some great ideas: Finally FREE, URalimony, She Got the House, Bankrupt, Freeatlast, Current Wife.....Ha!!
Now that's some funny stuff right there!
Nice find on the Trailer.
Joe
Re: OB17 Build in OKC
Posted: Sun Mar 25, 2012 5:17 pm
by Boater45
Update pictures:
I've got the reverse chine the shape I like and I think I just need to mix up one more batch of QuickFair and the bottom will be ready for its first coat of primer.
Will
Re: OB17 Build in OKC
Posted: Sun Mar 25, 2012 5:38 pm
by peter-curacao
looking good Will
Re: OB17 Build in OKC
Posted: Sun Mar 25, 2012 7:35 pm
by Cracker Larry
Sure enough looking good
Re: OB17 Build in OKC
Posted: Wed Mar 28, 2012 10:11 pm
by Boater45
Re: OB17 Build in OKC
Posted: Thu Mar 29, 2012 12:57 am
by chicagoross
Do they like wet epoxy?
Re: OB17 Build in OKC
Posted: Thu Mar 29, 2012 1:49 pm
by Uncle D
chicagoross wrote:Do they like wet epoxy?
What bug doesn't, Ross??
We call them MH too.
Re: OB17 Build in OKC
Posted: Thu Mar 29, 2012 2:17 pm
by wegcagle
Great job so far. Getting primer on was one of my favorite parts. You really get to see all of that sanding and fairing pay off
Will
Re: OB17 Build in OKC
Posted: Thu Mar 29, 2012 5:43 pm
by Boater45
wegcagle wrote:Great job so far. Getting primer on was one of my favorite parts. You really get to see all of that sanding and fairing pay off
Will
Will, I can't wait....been looking forward to this moment for a while. Great name by the way!!!
Will
Re: OB17 Build in OKC
Posted: Thu Apr 19, 2012 5:42 pm
by Boater45
Ok, skeg and strakes are installed. Have 2 coats of primer on the bottom and plan on putting #3 on this weekend. I'll post pic's as soon as the gallery is back up!!
Re: OB17 Build in OKC
Posted: Thu Apr 19, 2012 6:21 pm
by peter-curacao
Boater45 wrote:I'll post pic's as soon as the gallery is back up!!
Great can't wait for it, I feel like a priest and his celibacy without my boat porn pics
Re: OB17 Build in OKC
Posted: Mon Apr 23, 2012 4:24 am
by 94Virago
Boater45 wrote:These Mosquito Hawks (that's what we call them in Mississippi) are everywhere around here. They call them Crane Flys here in OKC.
In Alabama, we call them "Skeeterdactyls"
Re: OB17 Build in OKC
Posted: Sun Apr 29, 2012 5:33 pm
by Boater45
Update pic's:
Nice and clean
1st Coat of Primer
Bottom gets graphite next weekend!!
Re: OB17 Build in OKC
Posted: Mon Apr 30, 2012 7:47 am
by topwater
Looks real nice
Kind of hard not to stand back and smile when you get the primer on
Re: OB17 Build in OKC
Posted: Mon Apr 30, 2012 8:51 am
by Aripeka Angler
That's nice looking work Will! You did a great job with the fairing
Re: OB17 Build in OKC
Posted: Mon Apr 30, 2012 11:19 am
by Boater45
topwater wrote:Looks real nice
Kind of hard not to stand back and smile when you get the primer on
That's so true...it really looks like a boat now!!!
Aripeka Angler wrote:That's nice looking work Will! You did a great job with the fairing
Thanks, I've got some defects that will be seeing a little quickfair this evening but overall it looks pretty good. They primer really shows what you missed.
Re: OB17 Build in OKC
Posted: Mon Apr 30, 2012 11:21 am
by Steven
Very nice. I like the reverse chime. I will probably wish I'd done that after beating my spray rail up.
Re: OB17 Build in OKC
Posted: Mon Apr 30, 2012 11:28 am
by Boater45
Steven wrote:Very nice. I like the reverse chime. I will probably wish I'd done that after beating my spray rail up.
Thanks Steven....it was such a pain in the A@@, I don't think I would do it again....LOL
Re: OB17 Build in OKC
Posted: Mon Apr 30, 2012 4:21 pm
by tech_support
that is really impressive, the hull looks great.
Re: OB17 Build in OKC
Posted: Mon Apr 30, 2012 9:20 pm
by Boater45
shine wrote:that is really impressive, the hull looks great.
Thanks Joel...that means a lot coming from the master!!!
Re: OB17 Build in OKC
Posted: Tue May 01, 2012 8:48 am
by peter-curacao
Great looking hull!
Re: OB17 Build in OKC
Posted: Wed May 02, 2012 2:45 pm
by chicagoross
That's a great photo sequence! Boat looks fantastic!
Re: OB17 Build in Oklahoma
Posted: Wed May 02, 2012 7:04 pm
by Boater45
My kids came up with a name for the boat...."Frayed Knot"
It's not original but they like it!!!
Re: OB17 Build in OKC "Frayed Knot"
Posted: Wed May 02, 2012 7:07 pm
by peter-curacao
Boater45 wrote:My kids came up with a name for the boat...."Frayed Knot"
It's not original but they like it!!!
You still have loads of time after you flipped her, to come up with a name
Re: OB17 Build in OKC "Frayed Knot"
Posted: Fri May 11, 2012 4:44 pm
by whosmatt
Just got a chance to look through this build; looks great! The hull looks really sharp, nice job with the fairing.
EDIT: I also considered "frayed knot" for my boat's name. I like it.
Re: OB17 Build in OKC "Frayed Knot" FLIPPED!!
Posted: Mon May 14, 2012 9:25 pm
by Boater45
Re: OB17 Build in OKC "Frayed Knot"
Posted: Mon May 14, 2012 9:29 pm
by Boater45
I decided to let a friend paint my motor, got it back this weekend!
Ive got everything I need now!!!
Re: OB17 Build in OKC "Frayed Knot"
Posted: Tue May 15, 2012 12:09 am
by Prarie Dog
Looks good Boater. I'm always amazed what a guy can get done when he's determined, Mad Dog flipped one by himself that is even bigger than yours, glad nobody got hurt.
Frayed Knot's a cool name.
Re: OB17 Build in OKC "Frayed Knot"
Posted: Tue May 15, 2012 1:13 am
by Flea
I like the tint of blue in that black, definately funky. congrats on the flip, now for all the exciting bits to do!
Re: OB17 Build in OKC "Frayed Knot" - "FLIPPED!!"
Posted: Tue May 15, 2012 1:30 pm
by tobolamr
Nice job figuring out the flip! That's awesome! She's looking good!
Re: OB17 Build in OKC "Frayed Knot" - "FLIPPED!!"
Posted: Tue May 15, 2012 6:22 pm
by cedarock
Nice....I will have to remember the blue tint trick! I like the name too.
Re: OB17 Build in OKC "Frayed Knot"
Posted: Mon May 21, 2012 9:37 am
by Boater45
Wetted down the seams and made fillets....all working wet on wet. Used 2 gallons of epoxy, mixing 24oz at a time. Took me 6 hrs by myself.
Seams wetted down.
Fillets!!
Glassing seams wet on wet.
2nd layer.
I suggest that anyone doing this cut the 50" prior to wetting everything down....I forgot and it kicked my ass!!
Dang, it was hot!!
I still have the transom to glass and I'm sure I will have some air pockets that I will have to grind out. Keel got 3 layers and chine got 2 layers. Plus the whole bottom.....I will be patching the sides with some left over glass so the entire inside will be glassed.
Re: OB17 Build in OKC "Frayed Knot"
Posted: Mon May 21, 2012 5:58 pm
by Aripeka Angler
Congratulations on the flip.
Re: OB17 Build in Oklahoma
Posted: Mon May 21, 2012 9:12 pm
by Boater45
What is the best way to fix air pockets in fiberglass? I have several on the inside, in non structural areas....mostly on the bottom.
Re: OB17 Build in OKC "Frayed Knot"
Posted: Mon May 21, 2012 9:18 pm
by Cracker Larry
If it's non-structural and small spots, just grind them out and fill them. Wood flour and epoxy will do it.
Re: OB17 Build in OKC "Frayed Knot"
Posted: Mon May 21, 2012 9:34 pm
by Boater45
Cracker Larry wrote:If it's non-structural and small spots, just grind them out and fill them. Wood flour and epoxy will do it.
That's what I thought....thanks CL!!
Re: OB17 Build in OKC "Frayed Knot"
Posted: Mon Sep 17, 2012 10:56 pm
by Boater45
Hey, its been a while since I updated. Lots happened since May but not in the way of progress to the boat build. I got laid off...but found a job 4 days later. Relocated to the Tulsa area August 1st, I finish my masters program this Thursday (20 Sept)!!
I'll post pictures this weekend if I can ever find my camera after the move....lol
Re: OB17 Build in Oklahoma
Posted: Tue Oct 02, 2012 9:45 pm
by Boater45
Re: OB17 Build in Oklahoma
Posted: Wed Oct 03, 2012 7:52 am
by cottontop
Pics look good. Congrats on graduating. That is quite an accomplishment you can always take with you. keep up the good work. John
Re: OB17 Build in Oklahoma
Posted: Thu Jan 31, 2013 2:38 pm
by Boater45
Update pics:
Cleats glued in place
I screwed them into place then over drilled the holes and filled
Almost done with cleats and chase tubes
Aft compartments (should all the wood be glassed????)
A nice little center console I purchased from
http://www.fiberglassboatconsoles.com/Products.html
Spray head, drain, recirculate(right side bottom), strain(leftside bottom)
Good fit!!
Dressed out!!
Re: OB17 Build in Oklahoma
Posted: Sun Mar 17, 2013 4:00 pm
by Boater45
All the plumbing has been run and I have half of the flotation foam poured. I plan on having the foam completed and sole placed by the end of next weekend.
BTW....this foam is some fun stuff!!!
Re: OB17 Build in Oklahoma
Posted: Mon Mar 18, 2013 10:26 am
by Lucky_Louis
Nice work! I remember this phase, it's nice to be NOT be sanding, cleating, or tabbing for a change isn't it?
Enjoy, as soon as the sole is down and sealed, you're in the home stretch.
Re: OB17 Build in Oklahoma
Posted: Thu Mar 21, 2013 5:17 pm
by JMMGeorgia
Is your console the one they describe as small console. Looks nice, I'm also building the OB17.
Re: OB17 Build in Oklahoma
Posted: Fri Mar 22, 2013 9:25 am
by Boater45
JMMGeorgia wrote:Is your console the one they describe as small console. Looks nice, I'm also building the OB17.
JMM - The console I purchase is the Medium Flare Side CC, the guys name is Lewis Palmer....very nice guy. The measurements on their web site are a little off, I can take exact measurements if you like.
Will
Re: OB17 Build in Oklahoma
Posted: Mon Mar 25, 2013 9:08 pm
by JMMGeorgia
Thanks Will, Appreciate the offer of measurements but that's what I needed.
Looking good keep it going.
JMMGeorgia
Re: OB17 Build in Oklahoma
Posted: Sun Mar 31, 2013 7:15 pm
by Boater45
Re: OB17 Build in Oklahoma
Posted: Mon Apr 01, 2013 12:05 am
by TRC886
Re: OB17 Build in Oklahoma
Posted: Tue Apr 09, 2013 10:32 am
by CraigLam
Boater45, nice! Seems we may finish our projects about the same time. I plan to start up my outboard about the end of May. Then it's on to build a new OB15! I can't wait.
Re: OB17 Build in Oklahoma
Posted: Tue Apr 09, 2013 2:20 pm
by Boater45
I'm shooting to have the boat completed by May 15th, just got the motor and trailer registered today. I installed the soles to the Aft lockers and glassed 75% of the sole over the weekend. Plan on installing the fuel tank and getting most of the framing done on the casting deck tonight.
I talked to the Oklahoma Department of Public Safety yesterday and got everything in line to have her inspected. They were very helpful!!
I've got an agressive schedule planned to get her finished by Memorial Day weekend.
Re: OB17 Build in Oklahoma
Posted: Tue Apr 09, 2013 8:40 pm
by AtTheBrink
You're getting there! I must have.missed it, what are you powering her with?
Re: OB17 Build in Oklahoma
Posted: Wed Apr 10, 2013 10:50 am
by Boater45
AtTheBrink wrote:You're getting there! I must have.missed it, what are you powering her with?
I got a 2006 90hp Johnson:
I'm thinking it will push her pretty good!!
Re: OB17 Build in Oklahoma
Posted: Mon Apr 15, 2013 10:02 am
by Boater45
Update pics:
Shark eye docking lights
Tank install....I knew I bought those weights for a reason....lol
Gunnel framing
Rubrail pic...
Received and installed seat cushions....
Re: OB17 Build in Oklahoma
Posted: Wed Apr 17, 2013 10:40 am
by Boater45
I just got a great deal on a leaning post, it is a little bigger that I wanted but I couldn't pass it up.....
Re: OB17 Build in Oklahoma
Posted: Wed Apr 17, 2013 7:10 pm
by jorgepease
looks nice, what did you give for it? I just ordered one online for another boat I have $395 for a 32" with 4 rod holders. If I like the quality I will get another from them for the boat I am building
Re: OB17 Build in Oklahoma
Posted: Wed Apr 17, 2013 10:51 pm
by Boater45
Less than $300....found it on Craigslist in Arkansas of all places!!
Re: OB17 Build in Oklahoma
Posted: Wed Apr 17, 2013 11:50 pm
by jorgepease
Sweet! Looks like it has underseat storage as well!
Re: OB17 Build in Oklahoma
Posted: Thu Apr 18, 2013 10:47 pm
by Boater45
Update pics:
Tank framed in....
Re: OB17 Build in Oklahoma
Posted: Fri Apr 19, 2013 7:51 am
by cottontop
Lookin real good! Should be beginning to smell the fininsh line now. Try not to rush anything at this point. John
Re: OB17 Build in Oklahoma
Posted: Fri Apr 19, 2013 9:38 am
by Boater45
Ha, I'm not rushing....just ready to get her done. I'm in between projects at work so I can spend a lot more off time working on the boat.
Over the next few days I will be supporting the casting deck/tank framing, epoxy painting the casting deck lockers/aft lockers & bilge. While that is drying I'll cut the casting deck, aft hatches, anchor locker hatches ect.....still a lot to do!! But getting there
Re: OB17 Build in Oklahoma
Posted: Tue Apr 23, 2013 9:50 am
by Boater45
Some picture updates:
STBD Gunnel framing notches:
AFT Port locker:
Bilge:
AFT STBD locker:
Tank frame complete:
FWD PORT locker:
FWD STBD locker:
Re: OB17 Build in Oklahoma
Posted: Sun Apr 28, 2013 10:44 pm
by Boater45
Updated pictures:
I need to add 3 more braces..
Tons of storage room in these lockers!!!
Anchor locker floor in....and all glass work done
FWD locker drain holes...oversize hole drilled and filled with epoxy/woodflour
Re: OB17 Build in Oklahoma
Posted: Thu May 02, 2013 7:55 pm
by Steven
Looking good. How many gallons is that tank. Do you have vents in the tank compartment?
Re: OB17 Build in Oklahoma
Posted: Fri May 03, 2013 12:11 pm
by Boater45
Thanks Steven!!
The tank is a 30 gal, I do have a vent but it hasnt been installed yet. It will go here:
I picked up a white plastic louvered vent from West, I think it's 4"x6". It will also provide me some maintenance access should I ever have to get back in there.......
Re: OB17 Build in Oklahoma
Posted: Fri May 03, 2013 12:35 pm
by Cracker Larry
Will, just for the record, CG requirements call for 2 vents in that compartment. One in the top 1/3 and one in the bottom 1/3. Fuel fumes are heavy and sink to the bottom, and plastic tanks are gassy. They need a flow of air.
I picked up a white plastic louvered vent from West,
Do yourself a favor and use stainless now. You will be replacing them in a year otherwise. The sun will rot them or someone will stick a foot thru them before long.
My tank is in the same place yours. You can see the upper vent on the starboard side of Capt. Sam..
The lower vent on the port side of Capt. Sam..
Re: OB17 Build in Oklahoma
Posted: Fri May 03, 2013 1:13 pm
by Boater45
That's good advice Larry....I've got to make a West Marine run today anyways, might as well swap them out now!!
Thank you!!!
Re: OB17 Build in Oklahoma
Posted: Fri May 03, 2013 2:34 pm
by Boater45
Just picked up some round stainless vents for the gas tank, they will go here:
Tanks again Larry for the heads up!!!
Re: OB17 Build in Oklahoma
Posted: Fri May 03, 2013 3:14 pm
by Cracker Larry
Much better
Re: OB17 Build in Oklahoma
Posted: Fri May 03, 2013 3:24 pm
by Boater45
I just turned in all my paperwork to get my inspection, all I have to do now is call them on Monday! And of course finish the build...
Re: OB17 Build in Oklahoma
Posted: Thu May 09, 2013 10:22 am
by Boater45
Re: OB17 Build in Oklahoma
Posted: Thu May 09, 2013 10:37 am
by peter-curacao
Looks very good Will !!
Re: OB17 Build in Oklahoma
Posted: Thu May 09, 2013 10:46 am
by Steven
Lookin good. Primer is such a great milestone.
Re: OB17 Build in Oklahoma
Posted: Sun May 12, 2013 10:25 pm
by Boater45
Re: OB17 Build in Oklahoma
Posted: Tue May 14, 2013 3:04 am
by JayJayMuller
Hope my build will turn out this good.
Nice Build!!!!
Re: OB17 Build in Oklahoma
Posted: Tue May 14, 2013 4:59 pm
by Boater45
Aft lockers:
Motorwell:
Side deck.....much wider than I thought they would be....
Hammer is only there to tack the sheer clamp in place while the glue drys...
Re: OB17 Build in Oklahoma
Posted: Tue May 14, 2013 5:00 pm
by Boater45
JayJayMuller wrote:Hope my build will turn out this good.
Nice Build!!!!
Thank you Jay!!
I'm sure it will....just listen to the advice of the people on this forum!!
Re: OB17 Build in Oklahoma
Posted: Tue May 14, 2013 6:06 pm
by Cracker Larry
Nice work. Looks real good
Re: OB17 Build in Oklahoma
Posted: Sat May 25, 2013 4:44 pm
by Boater45
Re: OB17 Build in Oklahoma
Posted: Sat May 25, 2013 8:54 pm
by Cracker Larry
SWEET
Re: OB17 Build in Oklahoma
Posted: Sat May 25, 2013 10:04 pm
by AtTheBrink
Wow! That looks great Will! Keep up the good work!
Re: OB17 Build in Oklahoma
Posted: Sun May 26, 2013 3:22 pm
by peter-curacao
Very very nice
nice neighborhood also
Re: OB17 Build in Oklahoma
Posted: Sun May 26, 2013 7:01 pm
by TRC886
Beautiful work
Re: OB17 Build in Oklahoma
Posted: Sun May 26, 2013 9:13 pm
by wegcagle
Great work!
Will
Re: OB17 Build in Oklahoma
Posted: Mon May 27, 2013 8:59 pm
by Boater45
Re: OB17 Build in Oklahoma
Posted: Mon May 27, 2013 9:20 pm
by Aripeka Angler
Looking great Will
Not meaning to be a creeper but I will be in Broken Arrow from June 6th through the 10th.
My sister Julie is getting married at the Rhema Church on the 8th. I would like to pop in and check out your boat if that ok? Let me know, I might need a break from the girly wedding stuff
Re: OB17 Build in Oklahoma
Posted: Tue May 28, 2013 11:43 am
by Boater45
Aripeka Angler wrote:Looking great Will
Not meaning to be a creeper but I will be in Broken Arrow from June 6th through the 10th.
My sister Julie is getting married at the Rhema Church on the 8th. I would like to pop in and check out your boat if that ok? Let me know, I might need a break from the girly wedding stuff
That would be awesome!! I'm hoping to have her almost complete by then!!
I just sent you an e-mail with my cell number...
Re: OB17 Build in Oklahoma
Posted: Tue May 28, 2013 2:07 pm
by robbiro
Great work!! It won't be long now.
Keep on Buildin'
Robbie
Re: OB17 Build in Oklahoma
Posted: Thu Jun 20, 2013 10:56 am
by Boater45
Boat is to be inspected either tomorrow or Monday. The guy coming out seems to be pretty reasonable, just wants to make sure that it is a home made boat. Said if I have pictures documenting the build it will only take him as long as it takes to fill out the paper work!!
Should have her on the water next week!!
Re: OB17 Build in Oklahoma
Posted: Thu Jun 20, 2013 1:23 pm
by mindunderwater
She's a beauty. Make sure you are ready to help that inspector out after their jaw drops to the floor
Re: OB17 Build in Oklahoma
Posted: Mon Jun 24, 2013 9:34 am
by Boater45
Got her all primed and ready to paint this weekend. OHP Marine division comes by today at 3pm to inspect and issue hull number!!
Re: OB17 Build in Oklahoma
Posted: Mon Jun 24, 2013 4:44 pm
by Boater45
Inspection complete!! This is Trooper Cranford he has been doing this for 15 years and inspects about 1700 boats a year. Said mine is in the top 3 of all boats he has ever inspected!!! Thanks Jacques!!
I'm a very happy camper now!!!
Re: OB17 Build in Oklahoma
Posted: Mon Jun 24, 2013 4:59 pm
by Cracker Larry
Sweet
She looks great
he has been doing this for 15 years and inspects about 1700 boats a year.
Dang, that's, uh, wait, let me check my math, ....If he works full time, 8 hour days, he puts in about 260 days a year. That means he inspects 6.538 boats in every 8 hour shift
I didn't know OK even had that many boats, or boat builders
Said mine is in the top 3 of all boats he has ever inspected!!! Thanks Jacques!!
I'm a very happy camper now!!!
We knew that part
Re: OB17 Build in Oklahoma
Posted: Mon Jun 24, 2013 5:12 pm
by Boater45
Cracker Larry wrote:
Dang, that's, uh, wait, let me check my math, ....If he works full time, 8 hour days, he puts in about 260 days a year. That means he inspects 6.538 boats in every 8 hour shift
I didn't know OK even had that many boats, or boat builders
He said he was inspecting 4 more today, its 4pm now!! There are only two guys in the state that inspect boats for HIN's, a lot of the boats are pond boats or boats that were built by someone's grandfather that were never registered. He said that they inspected 40 boats last year that were stolen and trying to be passed off as homemade. Most of the boats that get inspected are crap....not even fit for the wood pile...
Re: OB17 Build in Oklahoma
Posted: Mon Jun 24, 2013 6:31 pm
by Cracker Larry
Re: OB17 Build in Oklahoma
Posted: Mon Jul 01, 2013 9:23 pm
by Boater45
I put my first coat of Sterling on and it looks like total crap!!!
I'm guessing I laid it on too thick...so my plan is sand everything with 120 then 320 and paint another coat very thin. Any tricks would really be helpful!!!
The paint went on smooth but ran and looked like waves, so basically I used some really expensive paint as primer!!!
Re: OB17 Build in Oklahoma
Posted: Mon Jul 01, 2013 9:33 pm
by Cracker Larry
That is a very thin paint. You have to thin it even thinner, roll it on even thinner, then tip it thinner. In hot weather you have to add thinner to the paint every few minutes, and dip your tipping brush in thinner and wipe it off. Roll on a very small amount, no more than 2 linear feet or so, tip that, and keep moving with a wet edge. Roll it on thin, tip it out thinner, never go back and try to pick up a run.
I suck at painting too, but you'll get it with a little practice. Thin coats are the key. Very thin.
Re: OB17 Build in Oklahoma
Posted: Tue Jul 02, 2013 12:31 pm
by Boater45
I'm going to do just that this afternoon....we will see how it turns out.
Re: OB17 Build in Oklahoma
Posted: Tue Jul 02, 2013 12:49 pm
by Mad Dog
I feel your pain... I am no good at paint either. I get overly frustrated and really mess up big time. Hang in there though we're rooting for you.
MD
Re: OB17 Build in Oklahoma
Posted: Tue Jul 02, 2013 12:53 pm
by Cracker Larry
Wishing you luck
It took me a few coats to figure it out. Apply it as thin as you possibly can. I ended up cutting my 8" rollers in half because it put on too much paint. Roll it in one direction, tip it in the other, keep moving and never go back. Sterling is a weird paint in that it shrinks and evens out as it dries.
Re: OB17 Build in Oklahoma
Posted: Tue Jul 02, 2013 1:49 pm
by Dougster
CLarry's advice helped me. I struggled with it but did it in cooler weather, which may have helped keep it thin. I had good luck with the cut in half rollers and the thinning mix recommended in the tutorial (was it 2:1:1
). That first coat needs to look bad because it's so thin it doesn't cover real well. Like Mad Dog says, we're pulling for you.
Says you'll get it Dougster
Re: OB17 Build in Oklahoma
Posted: Tue Jul 02, 2013 9:23 pm
by Boater45
Todays coats went on much better, I put it on a little thick to start off with but soon got the hang of it. I'll take pictures after I get the next coat on.
Now tomorrow before I put the next coat on I am planning to hit the drips/runs with my orbital...is that a good idea? If not what is the best way to tackle the drips/runs?
Re: OB17 Build in Oklahoma
Posted: Wed Jul 03, 2013 9:02 am
by wadestep
I went after teh drips/runs with the orbital and 220 grit between build coats, 320 before the final coat. No sanding marks in the final coat.
Re: OB17 Build in Oklahoma
Posted: Wed Jul 03, 2013 7:27 pm
by Boater45
Went much better today!! Paint is looking better but it will never be a show boat
I thinned the paint a lot and got rid of the expensive badger hair brush and used a foam brush, worked the best for me.
Re: OB17 Build in Oklahoma
Posted: Thu Jul 04, 2013 7:54 pm
by Boater45
Got another coat of paint on today
I decided to push the boat back into the garage so the wind wouldn't blow crap into the paint but left the hatches sitting out in the sun to bake/dry. Went inside to cook dinner for my kids and 45 minutes later opened up the front door and it was pouring outside.
All over my freshly painted hatches....thank goodness I decided to push the boat into the garage!!!
Re: OB17 Build in Oklahoma
Posted: Thu Jul 04, 2013 8:54 pm
by AtTheBrink
Your boat looks great! Too bad about the hatches. From those pictures there ain't a cloud in the sky, freak pop-up shower.
The paint job looks amazing, you did a great job.
Re: OB17 Build in Oklahoma
Posted: Thu Jul 04, 2013 10:53 pm
by Boater45
Thanks Mike, the pictures hide the flaws. It looks great from 10 feet...
We had a zero% chance for rain...then BAM!! pored for 20 minutes
I don't care any more, one more thin coat on tomorrow then sand the jacked up hatches and coat them again......then I'm done!! Don't care what it looks like!! I need to get some blood on the decks soon!!!
Re: OB17 Build in Oklahoma
Posted: Sat Jul 06, 2013 1:38 pm
by Boater45
I'm very frustrated with the Sterling paint. It looks like crap, I know it's operator error. So I'm going to scrap the whole Sterling paint idea, I have used almost a gallon of paint(I have about 12oz of paint left). Any recommendations of an easier paint to use?
Re: OB17 Build in Oklahoma
Posted: Sat Jul 06, 2013 2:24 pm
by bigtalljv
Hang in there I found my Sterling application to be problematic too. Like everything else on the boat it's the first time I ever did it. My mantra these days seems to be, "this would be easier the second time". I, unfortunately, just lowered my expectations and things got a lot less stressful and I got it done, with specs of something I could never eliminate. I don't have a show quality finish either. My next boat that I rebuild (never!) will look better.
It's tough to practice at a few hundred bucks a gallon. I found if I thinned any more than 2:1:1 it just wouldn't cover. 3-4 coats later and I could still see primer shadows underneath.
I also had better results like you with disposable brushes.
Jason
Re: OB17 Build in Oklahoma
Posted: Sat Jul 06, 2013 2:44 pm
by Boater45
I don't have enough paint left to finish the boat so I said "screw it"!! I just ordered a gallon of System Three Orcas White. I'm going to sand all the gloss off the Sterling paint and cover it with the System Three.
I Still have hatch work to do and I can run my plumbing and electrical wiring.
Re: OB17 Build in Oklahoma
Posted: Sun Jul 07, 2013 10:21 am
by wildbill
Come on Hang in There! I always say " It's not how bad you screw up, it's how you recover "
It's nothing a little sandpaper and another coat won't fix. (quart) The boat look's like a million bucks!, Nice Job.
learningonyourdimebill
Re: OB17 Build in Oklahoma
Posted: Sun Jul 07, 2013 12:13 pm
by Boater45
Bill, I would have needed at least another half gallon. Can't afford the expensive stuff right now so I bought a gallon of System Three. I still needed to paint the lockers and deck.
Just a little set back!! I'll have the new paint by Thursday and on the boat by the end of next weekend. I'm going to spray it this time.
Re: OB17 Build in Oklahoma
Posted: Mon Jul 08, 2013 9:27 am
by Noles309
There have been allot of documented cases on here about S3 paint peeling off. If you are going to spray, I would just go with an automotive acrylic urethane from an auto-body supply shop. It can be had at a reasonable price.
Re: OB17 Build in Oklahoma
Posted: Mon Jul 08, 2013 9:38 am
by Cracker Larry
There is no way I'd ever use S3 paint again. It doesn't hold up very well at all in the southern sun. Mine is peeling off, flaking off, cracking off....you'd be better off with porch paint
2 other good alternatives in the same price range are Petit Easypoxy and Interlux Brightsides.
Re: OB17 Build in Oklahoma
Posted: Mon Jul 08, 2013 9:52 am
by Boater45
Too late!! I already ordered it...hopefully it will hold up for a few years. I just need to get her in the water, I'll deal with another paint job in the future.
Re: OB17 Build in Oklahoma
Posted: Mon Jul 08, 2013 9:53 am
by Cracker Larry
I'd cancel it
Re: OB17 Build in Oklahoma
Posted: Mon Jul 08, 2013 10:33 am
by Boater45
Cracker Larry wrote:I'd cancel it
OK, I cancelled it!! Now I need to figure out which paint is easier to apply. Interlux or the Pettit.....help me out Cracker!! I will be rolling and tipping I guess.
Re: OB17 Build in Oklahoma
Posted: Mon Jul 08, 2013 11:52 am
by wadestep
I've used both interlux brighstides, and interlux perfection.
brightsides is 1-part LPU
perfection is 2-part LPU.
They both go on great, I THINK perfection will last longer, but I don't know. Perfection has a bubbling problem if it sits under water (ie small areas near drain holes) permanantly. It is lasting great on the underside of the hull when the boat spends most it's time on a trailer or lift.
wade
Re: OB17 Build in Oklahoma
Posted: Mon Jul 08, 2013 12:31 pm
by Boater45
I just ordered Interlux Brightside with a quart of Interlux 333 brushing liquid. The Interlux with brushing liquid is even cheaper than the System Three. My boat will be trailered and stored in the garage, the longest it will ever be in the water is 3- 5 days.
Re: OB17 Build in Oklahoma
Posted: Mon Jul 08, 2013 12:31 pm
by Cracker Larry
OK, I cancelled it!
Good choice
I've had very good success with Petit Easypoxy and Interlux Brightside. Easypoxy is my go to, middle-of the road paint. Almost foolproof roll and tip, has a good gloss, holds up good. Brightside is very similar, but I tend to stick with one brand when it works.
Re: OB17 Build in Oklahoma
Posted: Fri Jul 12, 2013 10:39 pm
by pblas
It is so beautiful! I think it may be my next build. Great work.
Re: OB17 Build in Oklahoma
Posted: Fri Jul 12, 2013 11:25 pm
by Boater45
pblas wrote:It is so beautiful! I think it may be my next build. Great work.
Thank you!! Paint showed up today, plan on getting an early start on it tomorrow morning. Will post pictures and status tomorrow.
Re: OB17 Build in Oklahoma
Posted: Sat Jul 13, 2013 11:34 am
by Boater45
Re: OB17 Build in Oklahoma
Posted: Sun Jul 14, 2013 3:38 pm
by Boater45
Re: OB17 Build in Oklahoma
Posted: Sun Jul 14, 2013 6:34 pm
by wildbill
It sure look's pretty amazing.
What kind of roller pads and brush did you use ?
What are your observation's on the paint ?
Bill
Re: OB17 Build in Oklahoma
Posted: Sun Jul 14, 2013 6:48 pm
by Boater45
wildbill wrote:It sure look's pretty amazing.
What kind of roller pads and brush did you use ?
What are your observation's on the paint ?
Bill
Bill, I was using the expensive badger hair brushes and the yellow West rollers. But I switched to the Lowe's white foam rollers and $8 square 2'' latex brush today and it looks great. The paint is very easy to use, the only thing you have to add in is the brushing thinner. You do have to sand/scuff between coats and it takes 2 weeks to completely cure.
I would recommend this paint to learn how to roll and tip, it is so easy to use. If it lasts a few years I will be happy!!
Re: OB17 Build in Oklahoma
Posted: Fri Jul 19, 2013 9:31 pm
by Boater45
Final coat is on.....waiting for it to cure now. I should be installing fixtures and hanging the motor next weekend.
Re: OB17 Build in Oklahoma
Posted: Sat Jul 20, 2013 9:53 am
by Mad Dog
Looking great Boater. Rigging is near.
MD
Re: OB17 Build in Oklahoma
Posted: Mon Jul 22, 2013 7:39 pm
by Boater45
Three more days of cure time, almost finished wiring the electronics?
Re: OB17 Build in Oklahoma
Posted: Mon Jul 29, 2013 12:00 am
by Boater45
Motor is installed, electrical complete, kiwigrip goes on tomorrow.
Re: OB17 Build in Oklahoma
Posted: Mon Jul 29, 2013 9:25 am
by Boater45
Re: OB17 Build in Oklahoma
Posted: Tue Aug 06, 2013 11:24 pm
by Boater45
Re: OB17 Build in Oklahoma
Posted: Tue Aug 06, 2013 11:28 pm
by Cracker Larry
That looks great
Re: OB17 Build in Oklahoma
Posted: Wed Aug 07, 2013 8:13 am
by Heloman78
Wow, I think I'd have to call in sick
! Looks very nice!
Re: OB17 Build in Oklahoma
Posted: Wed Aug 07, 2013 8:21 am
by peter-curacao
Beautiful work!
Re: OB17 Build in Oklahoma
Posted: Wed Aug 07, 2013 9:10 am
by Marshall Moser
Heloman78 wrote:Wow, I think I'd have to call in sick
! Looks very nice!
I agree with this sentiment.
Re: OB17 Build in Oklahoma
Posted: Wed Aug 07, 2013 10:24 am
by AtTheBrink
Wow! That is a fine looking boat! You did a great job, you should be very proud of your boat.
Re: OB17 Build in Oklahoma
Posted: Wed Aug 07, 2013 5:44 pm
by JMMGeorgia
Will, Hope mine is half as nice.
How much foam did you use under the sole. I think I read 4 gallons for the OB 17.
Thanks, JMM
Re: OB17 Build in Oklahoma
Posted: Wed Aug 07, 2013 11:09 pm
by Boater45
Thanks guys!! I can't wait to get back in town and get her wet!!
JMM - I used 7 1/2 gallons of foam....some of that was wasted on my slow reactions...lol
Re: OB17 Build in Oklahoma
Posted: Thu Aug 08, 2013 8:06 am
by pee wee
Beautiful build, looking forward to your splash!
Re: OB17 Build in Oklahoma
Posted: Thu Aug 08, 2013 12:34 pm
by Boater45
Thanks Hank!! So am I....lol
Re: OB17 Build in Oklahoma
Posted: Thu Aug 08, 2013 1:33 pm
by jacquesmm
Nice boat, congratulations.
About the foam: you don't have to fill the spaces. As long as you have enough buoyancy: each 2 gallon kit provides about 500 lbs buoyancy. No problem with 7 gallons, it gives you a large safety margin.
Re: OB17 Build in Oklahoma
Posted: Fri Aug 09, 2013 3:27 am
by Boater45
This is killing me!!!!
I need to get home and go play in the water!!
Re: OB17 Build in Oklahoma
Posted: Fri Aug 09, 2013 7:09 am
by AtTheBrink
I bet it is! I would be pulling my hair out!!!
Re: OB17 Build in Oklahoma
Posted: Fri Aug 09, 2013 8:35 am
by wegcagle
Wow. Beautiful job
Don't sweat the couple of weeks. You'll be in it before you know.
Congrats,
Will
Re: OB17 Build in Oklahoma
Posted: Fri Aug 09, 2013 2:29 pm
by Boater45
Thanks Will!! What's a few more days, right? I've been building this thing for 4 years....lol
Re: OB17 Build in Oklahoma
Posted: Fri Aug 09, 2013 5:55 pm
by wegcagle
At least you've been building for 4 years.....Mine just sat in my dad's barn until I finished my 3 year stent in D.C. Now that I'm back, SWMBO has a honey do list that's 4 pages long....12font single spaced
Not long now though. I'm hoping to get back on mine by the end of the month.......Hopefully
Congrats again!
Will
Re: OB17 Build in Oklahoma
Posted: Fri Aug 09, 2013 7:36 pm
by peter-curacao
wegcagle wrote:I'm hoping to get back on mine by the end of the month.......Hopefully
Will
Would be great Will can't wait to see some posts in you thread again!
Re: OB17 Build in Oklahoma
Posted: Tue Aug 13, 2013 12:01 pm
by Steven
That looks great. Lets have some water pics and details.
Re: OB17 Build in Oklahoma
Posted: Tue Aug 13, 2013 3:54 pm
by Boater45
Thanks Steven. I'm in California until the 21st....maybe even until the 23rd but I will have her in the water at least by the 24th. It's kinda driving me nuts....I need to get her in the water soon...lol
Re: OB17 Build in Oklahoma
Posted: Sat Aug 17, 2013 2:35 pm
by Mhurdle858
Will, she looks great!
How did you achieve the flat transom and decks? Did you just cut out the camber or did you raise the shear like SideSlippa did on his OB17? Thanks!
Re: OB17 Build in Oklahoma
Posted: Sat Aug 17, 2013 9:58 pm
by Boater45
I just cut it until I liked the shape. Sorry that's not much help is it....lol
On the transom I just cut out the camber.
Re: OB17 Build in Oklahoma
Posted: Sat Aug 17, 2013 11:59 pm
by Joe H
She does look great Will!
Getting closer.........................
Joe H
Re: OB17 Build in Oklahoma
Posted: Sun Aug 18, 2013 9:55 am
by Boater45
Thanks Joe.....I'm just counting the days now. Ready to get back to Oklahoma and put her in the water......5 more days!!!!
Re: OB17 Build in Oklahoma
Posted: Sun Aug 18, 2013 10:24 am
by TRC886
These next 5 days will pass faster than when you were a kid, waiting for Santa
I hate to repeat what everyone else has said, but you do have a beautiful boat
Re: OB17 Build in Oklahoma
Posted: Wed Aug 21, 2013 10:47 am
by Boater45
3 DAYS AND COUNTING!!!!
Re: OB17 Build in Oklahoma
Posted: Wed Aug 21, 2013 3:19 pm
by Steven
Tough wait soon forgotten when you float her. Be sure to get some video of the splash and all the smiles. Makes me want to build another one just for the fun of launching her the first time.
Re: OB17 Build in Oklahoma
Posted: Thu Aug 22, 2013 9:15 am
by Boater45
2 Days!!!!!!!
Re: OB17 Build in Oklahoma
Posted: Fri Aug 23, 2013 8:09 am
by Boater45
ONE DAY!!! LAUNCH TOMORROW!! I'm headed back home and plan on launching her tomorrow......many pictures to follow!!!
Re: OB17 Build in Oklahoma
Posted: Fri Aug 23, 2013 8:56 am
by Cracker Larry
Are you excited
Re: OB17 Build in Oklahoma
Posted: Sat Aug 24, 2013 6:25 pm
by Steven
Well??? Let's see some pics.
Re: OB17 Build in Oklahoma
Posted: Sun Aug 25, 2013 12:23 am
by Boater45
Launched, see Finished boats
Re: OB17 Build in Oklahoma
Posted: Sun Aug 25, 2013 11:07 am
by Boater45
OK, successful launch yesterday!! Found some things that I forgot about and some problems that will require troubleshooting: 1) I forgot about the speedo pitot tube and never ran the hose or installed the pitot...
2) I bought a baitwell/washdown pump kit.....they both turn on but don't flow water. 3) Bilge pump in auto mode only turns on for a few seconds every few minutes....pumps fine in manual mode.
I'm running an aluminum 13 7/8" x 19 pitch prop, at 4500 RPM I'm pushing 43mph (according to my Sea Tow app).
Re: OB17 Build in Oklahoma
Posted: Sun Aug 25, 2013 12:25 pm
by peter-curacao
Boater45 wrote: I forgot about the speedo pitot tube and never ran the hose or installed the pitot...
Check your motor it's possible you can run the tube directly into your motor so you don't need a pitot
Re: OB17 Build in Oklahoma
Posted: Sun Aug 25, 2013 1:46 pm
by Boater45
Good point Peter. I've looked but can't seem to find where it might hook up. Does anyone know where the speedo might hook into a 2006 Johnson 90hp?
Re: OB17 Build in Oklahoma
Posted: Sun Aug 25, 2013 3:41 pm
by Cracker Larry
It almost certainly has a speed pickup on the engine. Look just above the gear case housing on the front of the engine leg. There should be a piece of 1/4" rubber tubing sticking up several inches with a plug in the end of it. They really aren't very accurate though, and at best can only give you speed through the water. For navigation purposes speed over the ground is what's important. GPS has about made speedometers obsolete.
Re: OB17 Build in Oklahoma
Posted: Mon Aug 26, 2013 10:50 am
by Boater45
OK, here are a few more pictures. I added some lights.......MAX bright
DIM
This video is of me just running the remote control through all the different settings. We rode around the lake last night and with the lights in the mid setting is really nice. Doesn't screw with your night vision (unless you put it in strobe!! DON'T DO THAT
)
Re: OB17 Build in Oklahoma
Posted: Mon Aug 26, 2013 2:32 pm
by peter-curacao
Cool
looks we have somewhat the same taste
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tp-u7zZXPZ0
Re: OB17 Build in Oklahoma
Posted: Mon Aug 26, 2013 10:36 pm
by Boater45
Yea Peter!! Brothers from a different mother!!
Re: OB17 Build in Oklahoma
Posted: Mon Aug 26, 2013 10:41 pm
by peter-curacao
Boater45 wrote:Yea Peter!! Brothers from a different mother!!
peace man
Re: OB17 Build in Oklahoma
Posted: Tue Aug 27, 2013 3:48 am
by danieloldhouse
Boater45 wrote:OK, here are a few more pictures. I added some lights.......MAX bright
DIM
This video is of me just running the remote control through all the different settings. We rode around the lake last night and with the lights in the mid setting is really nice. Doesn't screw with your night vision (unless you put it in strobe!! DON'T DO THAT
)
WOW!!
Re: OB17 Build in Oklahoma
Posted: Tue Aug 27, 2013 10:17 am
by Boater45
I'm headed to the Mississippi gulf coast on Friday!! I'll see how she handles out in the gulf!!
I'm installing a Lowrance HDS7 tonight....it's one sweet new toy...
Re: OB17 Build in Oklahoma
Posted: Thu Aug 29, 2013 12:08 pm
by Boater45
Re: OB17 Build in Oklahoma
Posted: Thu Aug 29, 2013 1:10 pm
by bigtalljv
how's the HD-7 so far? I was thinking about a gen2 9-touch. Not sure what is going to be "big enough". I'm looking at it more for GPS and radar and diving site locating, not so much fishing.
The boat looks awesome.
Jason
Re: OB17 Build in Oklahoma
Posted: Mon Feb 24, 2014 11:40 am
by Boater45
First boat trip of the year, drove around for about an hour....bilge was as dry as can be!!
Re: OB17 Build in Oklahoma
Posted: Mon Feb 24, 2014 2:51 pm
by garym
Sweeeeeeet.
Re: OB17 Build in Oklahoma
Posted: Mon Mar 24, 2014 3:19 pm
by Boater45
Pulled he down to the Mississippi Gulf Coast for Spring Break last week.
Put a new Solas 17 pitch SS prop: WOT : 5100 RPM, 43 MPH via GPS (With 30gal of fuel and a 65qt cooler full of beer)
Re: OB17 Build in Oklahoma
Posted: Mon Mar 24, 2014 7:28 pm
by Cracker Larry
Nice pics. Did you catch any tail
Re: OB17 Build in Oklahoma
Posted: Tue Mar 25, 2014 12:29 pm
by Boater45
Cracker Larry wrote:Nice pics. Did you catch any tail
Fishing was pretty bad, lots of rain and fresh water. Caught about 7 Redfish but they were all 16 or 17 inches....beautiful blue tails though. And 2 short Speckled Trout.....lots of sun and clear water at the islands though!!
Re: OB17 Build in Oklahoma
Posted: Wed Mar 26, 2014 9:13 pm
by JMMGeorgia
Will,
Glad you are enjoying the fruits of all your labor. 43 mph is sweet. We aren't in a race with the fish, just trying to catch them.
If and when I finish mine I have a 70 HP Force. hoping for high 30's.
A little remodel completed...
Posted: Thu May 08, 2014 8:18 pm
by Boater45
Re: OB17 Build in Oklahoma
Posted: Thu May 08, 2014 11:02 pm
by Cracker Larry
Very nice
Re: OB17 Build in Oklahoma
Posted: Sat May 10, 2014 11:08 pm
by Steven
Best gadget on the boat. You'll love it.
Re: OB17 Build in Oklahoma
Posted: Wed Jun 18, 2014 2:23 pm
by Boater45
First picture of her in motion.
Re: OB17 Build in Oklahoma
Posted: Wed Jun 18, 2014 6:45 pm
by justin_dwyer
Looks sweet on the move, great boat
Re: OB17 Build in Oklahoma
Posted: Thu Jun 19, 2014 9:44 am
by Boater45
justin_dwyer wrote:Looks sweet on the move, great boat
Thanks Justin!!
Re: OB17 Build in Oklahoma
Posted: Tue Jul 22, 2014 11:28 am
by mga66
Elegant build, to say the least. Any idea as to final cost?
Re: OB17 Build in Oklahoma
Posted: Mon Jul 28, 2014 1:39 pm
by Boater45
mga66 wrote:Elegant build, to say the least. Any idea as to final cost?
I think I have about $10K in her now, that's totally outfitted.....Lowrance GPS, Clarion waterproof radio, VHF, gauges, trolling motor, washdown, 2 Yeti coolers, leaning post, craigslist trailer....
I'm going to have a custom aluminum trailer built this winter that will be around $2,500
Re: OB17 Build in Oklahoma
Posted: Mon Jul 28, 2014 3:14 pm
by Noles309
That is awesome, what bang for the buck you got with that baby.
Re: OB17 Build in Oklahoma
Posted: Wed Jul 30, 2014 4:56 pm
by Boater45
I got tired of spending $125 every few months for a new radio so I bought the Clarion CMD8 waterproof marine radio. And boy am I happy, I installed it just before I went on my first fishing trip to the gulf in May. This is a really neat radio, no cover is required but it is kinda bulky. I would highly recommend this radio, it has been caught in several rainstorms, drenched in saltwater and I haven't had an issue with it.
Don't be cheap with a your stereo, I went through 3 radios in 1 1/2 years....I would have saved a lot of time and money if I would have bought a quality product in the first place.
Re: OB17 Build in Oklahoma
Posted: Wed Jul 30, 2014 5:10 pm
by Walkers Run
Boater45 wrote:..I would have saved a lot of time and money if I would have bought a quality product in the first place.
Pretty much always the case.