Lotus Posted November 13, 2020 Report Share Posted November 13, 2020 2 hours ago, lenm said: Thanks Lotus! Re HP, the Australian way is to overpower everything I have ordered the smallest engine which has digital speed control (DEC) being the 150hp Yamaha. There is a shortage of new motors over here at the moment (have been waiting since August for it to arrive from Japan). I'm not too hopeful it will be arrive/be installed before xmas, so probably a mid January launch. I hope your boat has been good? Good HP choice , I'm pretty sure it hit 40 knots + , and will be very economical at cruising speeds . ( the bigger the better ) We are having great time with our boat good luck ! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lenm Posted November 14, 2020 Author Report Share Posted November 14, 2020 19 hours ago, Lotus said: Good HP choice , I'm pretty sure it hit 40 knots + , and will be very economical at cruising speeds . ( the bigger the better ) We are having great time with our boat good luck 40 knots! That's scary! Good to hear you have been having a good time in your boat. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alan Stewart Posted November 14, 2020 Report Share Posted November 14, 2020 An Ocracoke 20B just launched in Cairns with a 150 yamaha and reported 39 knots. There are more pics of her on their FB page. Search CJH yachts. They called it the CJH 22 after their customizations. Here is one pic. I believe this is the first 20b to launched. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lenm Posted November 15, 2020 Author Report Share Posted November 15, 2020 Quote An Ocracoke 20B just launched in Cairns with a 150 yamaha and reported 39 knots. There are more pics of her on their FB page. Search CJH yachts. They called it the CJH 22 after their customizations. Here is one pic. I believe this is the first 20b That turned out nice and great to see some renowned Aussie builders embracing 'wood' construction. Most workshops are chopper gun and resin shovels Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lenm Posted December 5, 2020 Author Report Share Posted December 5, 2020 A photo of new tee top install and upper station for spotting fish on the flats. I design out of lightweight large diameter alloy tube. Looks like arrival of motor won't be until mid January now. Quite disappointing after a 4 year build and considering I ordered in August. Nevertheless, a first world problem.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kennneee Posted December 6, 2020 Report Share Posted December 6, 2020 Lenm- Stunning! You must be proud. Ken Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lenm Posted December 6, 2020 Author Report Share Posted December 6, 2020 10 hours ago, Kennneee said: Lenm- Stunning! You must be proud. Ken Thanks Ken, yes, you know the feeling Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Riggs Posted December 9, 2020 Report Share Posted December 9, 2020 Outstanding Lenm. Looks right sexy. I would be getting a little bent about the motor issue also Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lenm Posted December 11, 2020 Author Report Share Posted December 11, 2020 On 12/10/2020 at 5:13 AM, Riggs said: Outstanding Lenm. Looks right sexy. I would be getting a little bent about the motor issue also Thanks Riggs. Looking forward to seeing yours finished off too Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lenm Posted January 24, 2021 Author Report Share Posted January 24, 2021 Hi all, Might be time to bring this thread to an end.. After waiting patiently for 4 months, the motor finally arrived this week (Yamaha 150hp DEC 2.8L) I have to admit I was a bit nervous about the sea trials given the amount of hours which went into the project. Despite a few minor setup/teething problems (to be expected), she floated perfectly on her lines and went like a dream! I am so happy with the performance. A well mannered hull with such a dry and smooth ride. At-rest stability was great as well. All the hard work was suddenly forgotten after seeing my wife and young sons face light up we put the throttle down - which was approaching 40knots on the yamaha gauge! He has been a champ helping me out from time to time on the project and was 4 years old when we started (now 9 years old). The only regret I have about the project is not finishing it in time for my father to see it (passed away mid last year Most of all, I wanted thank to thank Grahame and the B&B team for such a great design, and plans which were so accurate and simple to follow. You are a very talented designer. If anyone is interested in the performance specs with this particular motor setup, let me know and I can post here once the engine has been run-in properly. Thanks for following the build and anyone who offered advise along the way. Regards Lenny Pic of launch and Yamaha tech, Brunswick River, Australia 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kennneee Posted January 24, 2021 Report Share Posted January 24, 2021 Lenny- I have been following this build for a long time. Your craftsmanship is really impressive and the final product is a beauty! Congratulations and enjoy the fruits of your labor! Cheers, Ken Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PadrePoint Posted January 24, 2021 Report Share Posted January 24, 2021 You have a very appealing boat. Great job. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lenm Posted January 25, 2021 Author Report Share Posted January 25, 2021 17 hours ago, Kennneee said: Lenny- I have been following this build for a long time. Your craftsmanship is really impressive and the final product is a beauty! Congratulations and enjoy the fruits of your labor! Cheers, Ken Many thanks Ken! yes looking forward spending lots of family time out on it. 15 hours ago, PadrePoint said: You have a very appealing boat. Great job. Thanks PadrePoint! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Designer Posted January 30, 2021 Report Share Posted January 30, 2021 Lenny, Congratulations. She looks great, now for some fish. Brunswick Heads is a special place for me. My mother was born there, my uncle fished commercially all of his life from Brunswick and I had my first boating experience on the river. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lenm Posted February 2, 2021 Author Report Share Posted February 2, 2021 Thanks Graham. I had no idea of your ties to Brunswick Heads! Such a beautiful place, and still a sleepy little town (which I hope never changes). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lotus Posted February 2, 2021 Report Share Posted February 2, 2021 Great work , nice boat Lenm Congratulations Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lotus Posted February 2, 2021 Report Share Posted February 2, 2021 Would love to hear about some performance specs. Hope you have a great time with this beauty !! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lenm Posted February 4, 2021 Author Report Share Posted February 4, 2021 On 2/2/2021 at 7:01 PM, Lotus said: Great work , nice boat Lenm Congratulations Thanks Lotus! Once engine has been run I shall report back with some figures Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Don Silsbe Posted February 11, 2021 Report Share Posted February 11, 2021 Congratulations, Lenm, she’s beautiful! Fortunately, you have a lot of summer left to enjoy her. Cheers! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lenm Posted February 13, 2021 Author Report Share Posted February 13, 2021 On 2/12/2021 at 1:29 AM, Thrillsbe said: Congratulations, Lenm, she’s beautiful! Fortunately, you have a lot of summer left to enjoy her. Cheers! Thanks Thrillsbe! having heaps of fun with her Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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