Steve Day Posted May 8, 2010 Author Report Share Posted May 8, 2010 Wow! I had not been seeing much reaction to my pictures and commentary and now there have been several comments. PAR is right. That is a water cooling/lubrication line that leads from the pressure side of the raw water pump to the seal. This is one of the "Lasdrop" seals and is quite nice looking. Certainly better than the old stuffing box design. The engine turns in excess of 3000 RPM, but the transmission turns the prop at about 1500 - thus the estimate for a 14" pitch. This estimate comes to us from two different propeller shops and has been given a "sanity check" with the other Rescue Minor builders at the last show. I think we are on the right track and we're making headway. Eric, I met a Rotary Exchange team from Brisbane several years ago in York, Nebraska, where I was the local Rotary Club President. Great folks! More to come in the near future. Steve Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Oyster Posted May 9, 2010 Report Share Posted May 9, 2010 Oh plenty of folks are paying attention Steve. YOU are doing a grand job and I am taking notes but have nothing to add. You don't need anyone to confuse you. :cool: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Karl Nisson Posted May 11, 2010 Report Share Posted May 11, 2010 Steve I have plans, which I have lofted on CAD, and made a half model, a Westerbeke motor I believe the same as your's I hope to start building late this summer after finishing a couple of unfinished projects. So keep the pictures coming. Peace Out Karl Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steve Day Posted May 11, 2010 Author Report Share Posted May 11, 2010 Cool! Good to see another one is starting. It seems the idea of low horsepower diesel boats is catching on these days. Steve Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
redviking Posted May 11, 2010 Report Share Posted May 11, 2010 Steve, I know this is your forum, but, Karl, Would you be able to post some information and photos on your half model, as I am interested in building one with the tumblehome at the stern and a raked transom similar to a vintage Cruise Craft. Eric Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paul T Posted May 24, 2010 Report Share Posted May 24, 2010 Starting to get Rescue Minor construction withdrawal :-? Hope things are okay.. Sincerely: Paul Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paul T Posted May 24, 2010 Report Share Posted May 24, 2010 Steve: Another question.. Engine cooling. Keel cooler? or raw water? Thanks: Paul T Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steve Day Posted May 27, 2010 Author Report Share Posted May 27, 2010 Raw water heat exchanger. We haven't had much time to work on her since I was out of town all week last week and I have been working a lot over at West Marine this week (vacation time, y'know). I should get enough time tomorrow to get over and take a few pictures. Wally was able to get the deck done around the engine box and steering console. The steering and engine controls should be in this Friday. I have started the console and will have it "framed out" this week (hopefully). Sorry I haven't been able to give you your "fix," but there is always tomorrow. Steve Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paul T Posted May 28, 2010 Report Share Posted May 28, 2010 Steve: Thanks again for the info Sincerely: Paul Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steve Day Posted May 28, 2010 Author Report Share Posted May 28, 2010 Hey Y'all, I finally got out to the Rescue Minor to work on the console and some other things and took a couple of pictures. These show the start of the console with the uprights on the starboard side and the deck around the console roughly in place. I also added the exhaust hose from the muffler to the transom. Wally and I both think we will stay off the water for the most part this weekend due to all of the folks that are going to be out there. I think we may be able to get something done on the boat(s) this weekend in lieu of "battling" the crazies. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steve Day Posted June 1, 2010 Author Report Share Posted June 1, 2010 We got a lot done this weekend. :grin: :grin: We were able to get the console into its final configuration and epoxied together and we got the engine box framed out and the first piece of plywood on that. Here are some pictures of the boat taken today. Steve Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steve Day Posted June 7, 2010 Author Report Share Posted June 7, 2010 Hey Guys, We were able to get a lot of work done on the boat this weekend. We got holes cut into the console for instruments, controls, and the helm. The edges of the console were rounded and a final coat of epoxy was applied to the fixed portions of the console and engine box. The next steps for that area will be primer and paint, then installation of the things filling those holes. We epoxied the engine box together and it is curing as this is written. We also epoxied the bulkhead on frame 10, which helps define the area where the helmsman will sit/stand. Here are several photos of the boat as she sits today: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steve Day Posted June 12, 2010 Author Report Share Posted June 12, 2010 We were able to work on the boat all day today and got the following completed. We installed the shaft coupling (finally came in from England), aligned engine, made the connection, and bolted the engine down in position. The propeller was put on earlier this week, so the drive line is in place and ready to go. We also got the console primed, the engine box epoxy coated, and the deck panels cut to accommodate the console and after bulkhead panels. As the day came to a close, we trimmed the after deck and dry-fit it in place. We also spent a lot of time discussing access hatches and what we would like to do on the after deck. All in all, it was a good day and we got a lot done. An observation we both made was that it is a whole lot more complex to make an inboard than an outboard. However, we both think it is well worth the effort (and a heck of a lot of fun!! :grin: :grin:). Steve Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steve Day Posted June 13, 2010 Author Report Share Posted June 13, 2010 We got some more stuff done today! :grin: After deck is epoxied in place, second coat of primer is on the console, epoxy coating is on the engine box, after bulkhead is epoxy coated, and we cleaned off the forward deck and sanded it in preparation for paint. It is beginning to look like a boat!! :cool: Here are a couple of shots of the boat as she sits now. BTW, these photos were taken with my new Motorola Droid. The quality is comparable with my Kodak. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steve Day Posted June 14, 2010 Author Report Share Posted June 14, 2010 I was able to get out and do a few things today after the dentist put a temporary cap on one of my teeth. Why not sand and paint while my jaw regains it's feeling? We're getting primer on the engine box and console back panel and I put the first coat of color on the console. Here is a picture of the console: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Oyster Posted June 18, 2010 Report Share Posted June 18, 2010 Thanks for keeping the thread active with the updates. I still follow it and will be awaiting the seatrials. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PAR Posted June 18, 2010 Report Share Posted June 18, 2010 Ditto Mike's comments. I can't wait to see her up on full plane in 8" of water. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steve Day Posted June 20, 2010 Author Report Share Posted June 20, 2010 Neither can I, PAR. Neither can I. We got a few things done this week, but we were both busy with the outside world. Status today is as follows: Throttle control is installed. Shift cable is run. We need to fabricate a bracket to get shift working. Steering box and cable are installed. Engine box has finish coat of paint. After deck is installed and holes cut for access hatches. First lamination of gunwhales is scarfed together for installation. Main fuse for electrical installed. Here are a couple of pics taken today: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paul T Posted June 20, 2010 Report Share Posted June 20, 2010 Steve: Thanks for the updates. Great pictures offering much information. Ssincerely: Paul T Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steve Day Posted June 23, 2010 Author Report Share Posted June 23, 2010 We were able to get the following done yesterday: Engine box placed in its final position. First strip of gunwhale epoxied in position on starboard side. After deck epoxy applied in preparation for paint. Holes drilled for bow towing and trailering eye. Here are a couple of shots of the boat taken yesterday: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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