17' boat building project
 

Been at this project for a few months now in my spare time.
Almost ready to flip it to start the inside work.

Looks great... where do you plan to use it... perfect for Barnstable Harbor/Sandy Neck

:btu:

coming along very nicely

did you use graffite on the bottom?

Thank You. It is graphite. Three coats of epoxy with a graphite powder mixed in.

Thank you. I plan to use the boat in buzzards bay around the westport area.

Nice job, look like it will be lots of fun, enjoy!

Flipped her over yesterday
 

Was pretty easy with the help of a few friends.

That's awesome

WOW! that is a really large 17 ft boat :btu:

That is Sweet, keep the pics coming, won't be long now.

Great job!!!! Keep the pics coming!!!

Love the lines on that boat... keep on sending progress pics

That is exactly how I would describe it! Beam is 7 feet and hull has alot of depth as well.

I have a kayak that is 17' long and weights 45 lbs.:)

BlondT. She does have sweet lines doesn't she!
Catch myself running my hands along her just for nothing.:biglaugh:
I will gladly put up more pictures as things progress.

Gorgeous! You're doing a great job and should be proud! Keep up the good work and thanks for sharing.

Nice! I was thinking this winter of doing one of those Brockway style skiffs. What plans did you use, I like the V rather than the flat bottom..but my boatbuilding skills may not be up to something more complex like yours.

My plans are from Bateau.com. They have plans and kits for a wide variety of boats and skill levels.

you aquire them by DOING them....don't let your mind rule your hands....
by the time your done you'll have learned

Thats the thing. I know almost nothing about all the mechanical aspects of a fully equiped center console fishing boat.

Wiring, pumps, fuel lines, steering etc. But I am eager to learn and looking foward to it.

Another picture here of my oldest son and myself just before the flip.

Awesome job!

Love to watch the progress on this.

After looking at the plans available on Bateau.com I think you are building their Fast Skiff 17 model... Are you building a center console or tiller steering version?

Actually, it is the C17 or Classic 17 hull, but eliminating the cuddy and going with a center console. Very similar to the layout of the
Bateau C19.

Picked up the motor for our boat yesterday. 60 HP 4 stroke Yamaha
Very Exciting:jump1: Next thing I got to do is build a stand for it.

And some recent pics of whats going on inside the hull.

Chase tubes under sole for fuel, steering and controls, electrical, and bow light.

Are you planning on summer 2012 launching if all goes well...


looks great!

What a cool father son project. Definitely need the barn.

Nice!!!!!!!

What's the wood and where did you buy it?

great job , very big boat!

Thanks, I was planning on finishing in time to launch this summer, it is possible but I don't want to rush the job just to finish it in time.

I'm aiming for a high level of fitting out, finish work and paint.
Something less than perfection but more than a homemade workboat.
I have waited a long time to own a boat like this, so one more seaon without it won't be a dissapointment.

Thanks, The plywood I am using are meranti and okume. They are in the mahogany family. Boulter Plywood in Somerville has it in stock in various thickness.

It is actualy 17'6" LOA with a 7' beam. Standing inside the gunwale is above my knees.

Thanks. My son thinks it is fantastic. I built the barn a decade ago not knowing I was going to build something like this, but it's perfect.

so you still have to purchase your steering assembly yes?

Beautiful Motor...

Yes I'm looking at the Teleflex Rotary no feedback 4.2 system

believe it or not, i think i have that system NIB in my garage. I bought it for a project mako i never got around to. i have to double check, i can't remember if i sold it.

Zacs: I might be interested. PM me if you still have it.
Also looking for a trailer if anyone has one they no longer need.

Progress... Center console with seat under construction.
Seat is removable for access to fuel tank (19 GAL.) and controls.
Fuel tank area will be completely sealed off from the console wiring.
Seat sides will have small vents to allow fumes to escape.

So the seat and seat-back will be removable like in pic2? What a great idea. nothing I hate more than cramming myself into the console to for on wiring.

I totally forgot to look for the steering system... duh. i will try and remember to do it when I get back on thurs.

Constuction almost complete
 

Been working two jobs so it has slowed down my progress a bit, but has got me the cash I need to complete the boat.
Fairing and painting next.
Followed by rigging and wiring

Zacs: Sorry, by the time I noticed your PM, and I had already got my steering.

You got some serious talent !
Very nice project !

I'm very happy for you!! This must be so fulfilling on many different levels!! Congrats on the progress to date and I wish you the best going forward!!

So far that looks great. have you ever built a boat before? I am about to start my project (18' center console) and wanted to know what i am in for.