Bateau OB17 Build

[Boater45]

Here is my Bateau OB17 Build:

 

[erikgreen]

Re: Bateau OB17 Build

Looks good so far. Lots of questions pop to mind:

1) What kind of plywood did you use? How much so far? Did you cut it yourself or get a kit?

2) How long did it take to get to this point?

3) What are you planning on using for power?

4) How long do you think until you're done?



I started a C19 myself but then realized A) I didn't have time to finish it and B) if I did finish it I'd have a boat more or less like the one I have.. so I decided to spend time on that one when I got a chance.

Erik

 

[bananaboater]

Re: Bateau OB17 Build

Keep the pics coming.

 

[Boater45]

Re: Bateau OB17 Build

Continued:

 

[Boater45]

Re: Bateau OB17 Build

Looks good so far. Lots of questions pop to mind:

1) What kind of plywood did you use? How much so far? Did you cut it yourself or get a kit?
2) How long did it take to get to this point?
3) What are you planning on using for power?
4) How long do you think until you're done?



I started a C19 myself but then realized A) I didn't have time to finish it and B) if I did finish it I'd have a boat more or less like the one I have.. so I decided to spend time on that one when I got a chance.

Erik

1. Meranti BS1088/the hull is 1/4'' and I'd have to look at the BOM for the amounts/I bought the plans from Bateau and cut the wood
2. Started at the end of the summer last year
3. Looking at a 75 Merc or a 90 Johnson
4. Looking to be done by the end of this year....hopefully this summer!!

 

[Boater45]

Re: Bateau OB17 Build

Fiberglassing:

 

[Boater45]

Re: Bateau OB17 Build

More fiberglass:

 

[Boater45]

Re: Bateau OB17 Build

Started Fairing the hull this weekend with QuickFair.....ran out....should have bought the 1.5gal vice the 1.5qt:

 

[erikgreen]

Re: Bateau OB17 Build

Yep, nice wood. It seems a shame to cover the stuff with paint later, it's so pretty with just epoxy on it

 

[tmcalavy]

Re: Bateau OB17 Build

Sweet...more pix when you get them, please.

 

[MountaineerMiner]

Re: Bateau OB17 Build

I like your project, keep the updates coming, it looks great so far!

Mike

 

[newtobuilding]

Re: Bateau OB17 Build

Great project......keep the pics coming!!!!

 

[Boater45]

Re: Bateau OB17 Build

Prepairing for the shoot thru hull transducer:

 

[archbuilder]

Re: Bateau OB17 Build

Great project, I may have to come out there and see it! Keep up the work, looks awesome!

 

[newtobuilding]

Re: Bateau OB17 Build

Prepairing for the shoot thru hull transducer:

Why did you do this for a shoot thru hull transducer?

 

[Boater45]

Re: Bateau OB17 Build

Why did you do this for a shoot thru hull transducer?

Thru hull transducers will not shoot through a wooden hull. So you have to cut a hole and fill it with an epoxy/filler where you wish to mount your transducer.

 

[erikgreen]

Re: Bateau OB17 Build

Any updates? I'm looking forward to more from this boat

 

[Boater45]

Re: Bateau OB17 Build

I ran into a stringer issue so my progress has been a little delayed while I put this fire out. Should have some progress pic's up by this weekend.