17' boat building project

[blondterror]

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?

[Rmarsh]

Originally Posted by blondterror

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.

[Rmarsh]

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

[Rmarsh]

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

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

[blondterror]

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


looks great!

[Rmarsh]

Originally Posted by blondterror

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


looks great!

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.