Oyster Posted May 21, 2010 Report Share Posted May 21, 2010 I thought I would share a couple of shots of the new one in the water. I still have cosmetics and some rigging left. But for the most part the boat should do as designed, IMO. The engine is a four stroke 40 hp. Suzuki engine. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wdbeyer Posted May 21, 2010 Report Share Posted May 21, 2010 Looks real nice! Amazing only a 40hp and she looks to be moving right along. Very nice job! I'll be starting my Ocracoke this week, so its always nice to see a beautiful boat custom built Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ken_Potts Posted May 21, 2010 Report Share Posted May 21, 2010 Absolutely beautiful! It looks like a great ride. You're going to turn me into a power boater :grin: I hope you and your lady have some good times with that beauty. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Oyster Posted May 22, 2010 Author Report Share Posted May 22, 2010 Absolutely beautiful! It looks like a great ride. You're going to turn me into a power boater :grin: I hope you and your lady have some good times with that beauty. Thanks its not a problem owning several boats you know. Some even own airplanes at the same time too. Good luck with your Ocracoke build. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Craig Posted May 22, 2010 Report Share Posted May 22, 2010 Sweet Mike, real sweet. :cool: :cool: :cool: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steve Day Posted May 23, 2010 Report Share Posted May 23, 2010 Mike, I like the looks of that one! She looks really sweet. I hope y'all are going to use her to camp a little this summer. Steve Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ken_Potts Posted May 25, 2010 Report Share Posted May 25, 2010 Ocracoke build? I'm more the Marissa type, even if I am an American :grin: Actually, if I'm going powerboat I want a cabin and a refrigerator and a dingy, so even Marissa won't quite do it for me. I wonder if I could figure out a sidewheel steamer/hybrid electric thingy :cool: It would be a good excuse for a long, Bahamian style, boiled fish breakfast every day (gotta warm up the machinery, man). Post pictures of your summer adventures! I'm headed out to the Sounds in a week or so for a week or so and if the trip doesn't go horribly wrong I'll try to post pictures too. That's a beautiful boat you've got there, so please include it in some of the clamming and fishing photos. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Oyster Posted May 25, 2010 Author Report Share Posted May 25, 2010 Ken I gotta wait a bit longer for the trip reports. Its back in the closed enviroment to get its casual sunday clothes on. But for sure if this boat does not find a home, it will find the same clamming regions that Popsicle found but with some creature comforts. I did more tests on sunday afternoon with the chief engineer on board and received some critigue on areas that I need to improve or at least add to, which places more burden on the time frame for relaunching. I think another two weeks of hard out will be in order for the next shakdown. FWIW I did find out that i can make speeds over ground with a degree of comfort without changing the rpm across numerous barges wide open and so far the boat still remains a dry ride. I ventured towards the crazy inlets and even with the marginal bottom draft and cross winds with the superstructure, I am pleased with the handling. One big smile also came upon the face of the admiral when riding the passenger seating inside and the "ac" was blowing in her face, a huge surprise and accomplishment for the engineer too. :cool: Being inside with limited air is no fun for her in any boat. Now we have four seasons ventilation for sure. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jlapratt Posted May 27, 2010 Report Share Posted May 27, 2010 She's awesome Mike!! Looks great and sounds as if she performs as the designer intended. I can't remember if you added a short keel to her; I'm wondering if it would or did help with the crosswinds. An absolute beauty. Jeff Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Oyster Posted June 18, 2010 Author Report Share Posted June 18, 2010 I have three different days now on the water for some shakedown while still continuing to detail the boat out. The boat slips onto the beach and mamma can slide off the side and swim or go ashore and then she is able to get back on without a problem. Its still for sale but will use it fo the time being. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ken_Potts Posted June 18, 2010 Report Share Posted June 18, 2010 It's good to see the sea trials are progressing well. What's the A/C unit you put in the cabin (what model and where did you get it)? I've got a co-worker who is about to start upgrading a new (to him) boat and might like A/C when on shore-power. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Oyster Posted June 19, 2010 Author Report Share Posted June 19, 2010 The ac units are the openings in the boxes using pvc. The units works better when you run. Its kinda like those old cars with the 250 air conditioning units. Notice the beach front? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ken_Potts Posted June 20, 2010 Report Share Posted June 20, 2010 Now why did I think you were putting A/C in there? Must be my aging memory. I guess I'll just tell my co-worker to carve up a dorm fridge, put the evaporater in the cabin and the condenser in the water. No - It'll work - Really! Which beach is that? I see you got the boat right up to it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ken_Potts Posted June 20, 2010 Report Share Posted June 20, 2010 Just guessing - Is that the West end of Shackleford Banks, near where the ferries land? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Oyster Posted June 25, 2010 Author Report Share Posted June 25, 2010 Ken get your tail down and we will do some fishing this weekend. Its going to be nice. And the best thing about it is that you will not get eaten this time around. :cool: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ken_Potts Posted June 27, 2010 Report Share Posted June 27, 2010 I hope I can get a rain-check on that. I just now saw the invitation and I'm already committed for the weekend. Don't let my absence keep you off the water! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Oyster Posted June 27, 2010 Author Report Share Posted June 27, 2010 I hope I can get a rain-check on that. I just now saw the invitation and I'm already committed for the weekend. Don't let my absence keep you off the water! No I managed to suffer through today catching mackeral, blues, a tan and some salty clams! We took a break and did some beach cruising with our beach cruiser, leaving the plastic fantastics to swin ashore for their boats. We managed to do the cape but the winds got to huffing after we talked about you missing out. It knew that you only went out when it was a blustery puff. Repeat performance in the am. And yes she is still floating on her lines. :cool: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ken_Potts Posted June 28, 2010 Report Share Posted June 28, 2010 Judging by the traffic in that photo, and the slope of the beach, I think I know where you were. I'm glad to hear you had a good couple of days on the water. You wait till I get in that boat - You already know my relationship with winds, but you don't know that fish seem to evaporate once I get a fishing rod in my hands. If we manage to get out and fish sometime, make sure you've already got a full freezer Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Oyster Posted June 28, 2010 Author Report Share Posted June 28, 2010 Judging by the traffic in that photo, and the slope of the beach, I think I know where you were. I'm glad to hear you had a good couple of days on the water. You wait till I get in that boat - You already know my relationship with winds, but you don't know that fish seem to evaporate once I get a fishing rod in my hands. If we manage to get out and fish sometime, make sure you've already got a full freezer Whether the fish bites is not the important thing as long as you are on the water. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ken_Potts Posted June 28, 2010 Report Share Posted June 28, 2010 As long as you keep that in mind, you'll enjoy the fishing. It is called fishing, and not catching, after all... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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