keen2buildagain Posted January 4, 2016 Posted January 4, 2016 G-Day all, Here's a couple of photos of my attempt to build an OB-20 in an open/side console style configuration. Up until now the build has been fairly standard with the framing, sheeting, fairing, sanding and painting. The turn over was a very enjoyable afternoon/evening event and marked an important step in the overall project, (as I'm sure we all have experienced). I posted a few shots of the event in Pete's roll over rig topic. I thought I would post a few more (photos) as an update, so far I am doing the glassing of the underfloor areas and being 6'9" and the wrong side of 50, it's not as easy to work below your foot level as it used to be! I am using 10oz D/B tape and off cuts I kept from the bottom glassing. Trev Quote
keen2buildagain Posted January 27, 2016 Author Posted January 27, 2016 Hi all, A quick up-date........only the centre pods to go and then the transom area. I got sick of the step ladder and swapped it for a set of stairs, so much easier! I think this is the hardest part of the build! A question regarding the gunnels, do you glass them and if so, what size cloth is used? Trev Quote
GAP333 Posted January 28, 2016 Posted January 28, 2016 Thanks for posting the photos. I will be starting a build soon so keep them coming! Photos are a great help in the process. Your work looks to be excellent. Quote
striperick Posted January 29, 2016 Posted January 29, 2016 keen Your work looks very clean. The reflection of the hull is stunning . Not distorted. WOW Quote
Hirilonde Posted January 29, 2016 Posted January 29, 2016 The reflection of the hull is stunning . Not distorted. WOW Yeah, really, someone spent a few hours and a lot of attention sanding. Quote
keen2buildagain Posted January 29, 2016 Author Posted January 29, 2016 An old mate of mine who is a spray painter by trade advised me of one thing when prepping for painting, he said when you think you have done enough sanding/filling.... take a break and go back and do some more! I am happy with the finish on the hull and in no way is it perfect, but it's a boat I want to use it , not to be a trailer trophy. I am enjoying the build and will post a few photos along the way when I get a chance. Trev Quote
keen2buildagain Posted February 15, 2016 Author Posted February 15, 2016 Hi men, Just a quick update (although not much of one) on the front of the wooden tub. I did a mock up of the area I will use as storage and was thinking of doing two benches either side of the access door......your thoughts? Trev Quote
smccormick Posted February 23, 2016 Posted February 23, 2016 Nice work on your hull so far. While you might not like sanding, any imperfection that you knowingly ignore will be staring you right in the face for life. It's a terrible thing to walk by your work and be haunted. On your seat configuration, I say looks good if that's the way you'll use the boat. IT's the greatest part of a custom boat build. You do it your way. Quote
keen2buildagain Posted February 29, 2016 Author Posted February 29, 2016 I was playing in the shed last night with the bow end of the tub and was thinking of doing two cut outs either side of the king plank for anchor rode etc. How could I expect to keep the curve of these locker hatches (across the top) after I cut these panels out....wouldn't they want to lay flat in these sections after I cut them out? Trev Quote
smccormick Posted March 1, 2016 Posted March 1, 2016 I've had the same thoughts about my anchor locker, but I plan to install one hatch in the center. My expectation at this point, is to install deck beams one fore and aft of the cutout and probably leave out the carlins, but install the fore/aft sections of the king plank. This gives me support and shape for the deck and the hatch, while providing full access to the locker. Quote
Peter HK Posted March 1, 2016 Posted March 1, 2016 Not sure about the thickness of the ply for that deck piece but laminating say 2 sheets of 4mm ply in place instead of a piece of 8mm should hold the curve. Cheers Peter HK Quote
keen2buildagain Posted March 1, 2016 Author Posted March 1, 2016 The ply is 10mm (3/8) and the lids would be approx. 300 x 300, I may opt for no lid at all........seems like too much trouble for such a tiny hatch? Anyway, thanks for the advise guys. Keen Quote
keen2buildagain Posted March 30, 2016 Author Posted March 30, 2016 Update on the pointy end, working my way back from here. The openings are to be trimmed with timber and then bright finished. Quote
keen2buildagain Posted April 20, 2016 Author Posted April 20, 2016 update on the wooden tub..........should float if needed? Quote
striperick Posted July 10, 2016 Posted July 10, 2016 Looking great Keen I am not sure I want to show the wife the center or side console of the OB20 that you are doing...... Would definitey throw a wrench in my plans That bow roller set up is sweet. I have no problem displaying one on the states...... Just saying Quote
keen2buildagain Posted July 10, 2016 Author Posted July 10, 2016 Thanks Rick, as I said with the bow roller, it's only the freight from here to there.....have you guys got any sheet metal shops in your area? Quote
keen2buildagain Posted August 19, 2016 Author Posted August 19, 2016 A quick update, gunnels started. Quote
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