Jknight611 Posted August 25 Report Share Posted August 25 Well, we became interested in “The Great Loop” several years ago, we looked at various ready built boats and each had good and less desirable traits. We came close to to purchasing a design till the seller mentioned the fuel flow was slightly less than 5 gallon per hour. A deal breaker at 12 kts for 6000 nm. During a visit with Kalos at B&B Skunkworks, Graham and Alan were 3D printing various hull shapes for an easily driven trailerable powerboat. After our previous experiences with B&B designs we knew we found our design . We picked up the basic hull on July 18, 2024. First panel bonded July 23. Most people identify it as a boat in a month. 30 ft long 8.5 beam, powered by a Beta 38 hp diesel which is aft of the main cabin and well soundproofed the boat will be a pleasant place for a sailor to spend time. Lots of solar for climate control and house loads with an extremely innovative dingy davit. Here is a Google link for more pictures https://photos.app.goo.gl/8ady6twen48hxSv68 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Don Silsbe Posted August 27 Report Share Posted August 27 What a project!!! I will be building alongside you, vicariously. I have several non-related questions. Please email me . Donsilsbe@gmail.com. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joe Anderson Posted August 27 Report Share Posted August 27 Jay Looks like a fun, comfortable boat. And fuel efficient! Yeah it will be fun to see how that dinghy gets into position. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steve W Posted August 28 Report Share Posted August 28 I have a 50' dock on the Erie Canal in Pittsford NY. Plenty of room to tie up if you get out this way. What do you expect the displacement to be? Take Care, Steve Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jknight611 Posted August 31 Author Report Share Posted August 31 Hi Steve, not completely sure I know, I suspect it will be in the 6500 lb range. Still have tankage to work out and a few minor “boy that would be nice” things as happens in all boat builds. Will finish planking the hull next week, then glassing the inside of the hull panels. I want to add the cabinetry etc before the big “ally-opp”. Won’t make it much heavier and it will give the hull more support. All my friends have been making suggestions on the big roll over. May just supply bbq chicken and beer and have them call me when it’s inverted. And we definitely will take you up on dockage, that is the area we want to explore! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jknight611 Posted September 3 Author Report Share Posted September 3 Finished planking, this is the part that you mess around 20 minutes and it look like huge progress, I’ll start filling and sanding tomorrow. That’ll slow thing a bit! 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Don Silsbe Posted September 12 Report Share Posted September 12 Wow! She’s a big-un! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AmosSwogger Posted September 12 Report Share Posted September 12 Jay, once again you are first at a new boat design. Very cool. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jknight611 Posted September 17 Author Report Share Posted September 17 We just got home from “The Skunkworks “ of boat design……. Sure is a LOT of parts. Some little, some not! Our entire game room is covered with 18 inches of boat! So far each and every part has fit perfectly, hope to keep that trend going! Plan is, one more trip to pick up engine and deckhouse. I have been messing about with boats for nearly 60 years, my first with a “power boat”, both Carol an I are excited! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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