The boat has spent more time being used than being worked on. There are a few good things, such as ironing out some design and implementation issues, and a few bad, such as a little blister in one of my seats due to improper precoating of a horizontal surface. Such is life.
As far as progress, the only thing I have really done of any consequence is add a towing pylon for hauling skiers and wakeboarders. Mind you, she lacks wake of any consequence, but its fun to get out and get wet. Plus we are not annoying people and eroding the shore like most others...
Here, soak in the summertime loveliness! Photos courtesy of Ron Costa.
Out with the neighbors, Sean, Teri, and babies A and B:
This one might tip a few people over. Esp Jacques the designer:
Keeping in mind this boat is designed to go speeds around 12-18mph with 30 hp, this is abnormal. We see speeds, with 5 aboard and one wakeboarder, of 24 mph. 50hp yam 4 stroke is worth its weight in epoxy. That thing is quiet, reliable, and powerful enough to lug all of that around without a complaint.
The tower was put in by laminating 1/2" ply drilled and filled with studs to the keel in the motorwell area, then adding the legs through the decks with pins, while backing the pins up with a LARGE washer on top and a 1/2" ply backer on the bottom. Its stout to say the least, and shows no signs of flex in the boat.
I need to get it done, but we are waiting out the change in the weather.
Upholsterer has the seat pads, should be done this week.
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