LM 18 Build in Austin
Re: LM 18 Build in Austin
Then I primed with ezPrime and used Kiwi Grip on the deck. Next step will be to lay down kiwi grip on the cockpit floor and I will paint the sides and rod holders with a matching topside paint. Should have that done by the end of the week. Also, picking up my grab bar (had it powder coated black) along with a black poling platform on Friday. Should have them installed and the engine mounted on Saturday...then, the first water test on Sunday!
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Nice progress!!! Jeff
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Well.....she's finished (for the most part). I am going to fish it a bit, but the platform probably needs to come down by around 4". I am really happy with how it has turned out. Next thing is the water test to see how she runs. I got lucky and found a lightly used 50/35 Tohatsu TLDI and I am really excited to see how it performs.
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Nice work, she looks great!!! Congrats!!! Jeff
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I am very interested in how she does with that power set up! Boat does look good.
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Congratulations - that is one mean-looking boat!!! Looking forward to some photos of her in the water!!
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VG23 (Designer Jacques Mertens)
A human being should be able to change a diaper, plan an invasion, butcher a hog, con a ship, design a building, write a sonnet, balance accounts, build a wall, set a bone, comfort the dying, take orders, give orders, cooperate, act alone, solve equations, analyze a new problem, pitch manure, program a computer, cook a tasty meal, fight efficiently, die gallantly. Specialization is for insects. Robert A. Heinlein.
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Thanks for the comments gang. I splashed her on Saturday morning and have to admit with a tinge of worry about performance, draft at rest, attitude on the water, etc. Basically worried about anything and everything. Turns out I was spinning my gears over nothing. My expectations were exceeded across the board. Here are some observations/metrics on the day:
- I measured the draft at rest with a full 12 gallon bow mounted tank at 3 1/2 inches
- With the 50/35 TLDI jet, it ran 32 wide open....way more than I expected. However, I have to add two parallel chines to the hull because it gets a little janky at high speed and slides more than I would like in turns.
- It ran comfortably across miles of back lakes with some stretches being in the 4" inch depth range (some may have been shallower...or, at least looked like it).
- It ran well crossing Aransas bay with a decent chop. I was surprised at how dry it was, which may have been a result of the spray rails I added to channel any spray that can come up vertically on the sides.
- The jet can get up in 5-6 inches with a sandy bottom.
- I ran 30 miles and burned 4 gallons of fuel.
- You can push it across muddy flats with at least 1" of water on them by yourself when you have to....
- It poles very well, turns quickly and does a decent job of maintaining a line in a 10-15 mph cross wind
I have some odds and ends to finish, but could not be more pleased with this platform....Huge kudos to Jaques on this design!
- I measured the draft at rest with a full 12 gallon bow mounted tank at 3 1/2 inches
- With the 50/35 TLDI jet, it ran 32 wide open....way more than I expected. However, I have to add two parallel chines to the hull because it gets a little janky at high speed and slides more than I would like in turns.
- It ran comfortably across miles of back lakes with some stretches being in the 4" inch depth range (some may have been shallower...or, at least looked like it).
- It ran well crossing Aransas bay with a decent chop. I was surprised at how dry it was, which may have been a result of the spray rails I added to channel any spray that can come up vertically on the sides.
- The jet can get up in 5-6 inches with a sandy bottom.
- I ran 30 miles and burned 4 gallons of fuel.
- You can push it across muddy flats with at least 1" of water on them by yourself when you have to....
- It poles very well, turns quickly and does a decent job of maintaining a line in a 10-15 mph cross wind
I have some odds and ends to finish, but could not be more pleased with this platform....Huge kudos to Jaques on this design!
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Great news!! Congrats!! Jeff
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Beautiful!
Looks like you've got the right boat for the purpose, she looks at home there.
Looks like you've got the right boat for the purpose, she looks at home there.
Hank
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You did an outstanding job. You mentioned a jet that should keep you really shalllow. Enjoy. Tom
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