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Forum: Gallery 25-07-2011, 12:22 PM
Replies: 81
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Posted By Adam
Good to hear - I will keep you informed of...

Good to hear - I will keep you informed of progress.

Rod Ross-Smith, the builder, will be moving premises soon and will be getting back to the open cockpit version after the move.

Some really...
Forum: Gallery 22-07-2011, 08:28 PM
Replies: 81
Views: 21,703
Posted By Adam
An up-date on boat 1 - delivered to the docks at...

An up-date on boat 1 - delivered to the docks at Portsmouth today.

Engine fitted and running - but final rigging to be finished.

Looking good and can't wait to see her on the water.
Forum: Gallery 19-05-2011, 11:37 AM
Replies: 81
Views: 21,703
Posted By Adam
Hi Phil - a bit of a quieter spell as things...

Hi Phil - a bit of a quieter spell as things happening behind the scenes. Various other parts underway, from the navigators console to a fairing infront of the engine, fuel tanks being made. The boat...
Forum: Gallery 29-04-2011, 07:41 PM
Replies: 81
Views: 21,703
Posted By Adam
Hi Steve - looking forward to seeing how the...

Hi Steve - looking forward to seeing how the Aquavites go.

Also hoping to get out to Guernsey some time this year for one of your events. If all comes together will come over by water and race in...
Forum: Gallery 29-04-2011, 12:10 PM
Replies: 81
Views: 21,703
Posted By Adam
The builders are working on the hull / deck joint...

The builders are working on the hull / deck joint and also more internal structures to go in. Then details such as the deck hatches, bow rails, vents for the rear two steps etc.

Then I will get...
Forum: Gallery 28-04-2011, 09:26 PM
Replies: 81
Views: 21,703
Posted By Adam
many thanks - and one more for tonight bow...

many thanks - and one more for tonight

bow shot with small bow wings / anti stuffers. this angle also shows the double chine effect really well with twin spray rails on the main surface.

so the...
Forum: Gallery 28-04-2011, 08:15 PM
Replies: 81
Views: 21,703
Posted By Adam
Here it is - boat 1 out of the moulds and hull...

Here it is - boat 1 out of the moulds and hull deck joined on inside. Outer hull / deck joint to be done and made good next.

But all has come out really well and all pleased.
Forum: Gallery 21-04-2011, 08:01 PM
Replies: 81
Views: 21,703
Posted By Adam
Hull and deck now laid up - templating for...

Hull and deck now laid up - templating for internal longitudinals and frames. Work carrying on over the Easter and looking for first boat out of the moulds end of next week.
Forum: Gallery 13-04-2011, 10:48 AM
Replies: 81
Views: 21,703
Posted By Adam
bit delayed - but hull and deck number 1 all...

bit delayed - but hull and deck number 1 all gelled up and build now underway.
Forum: Gallery 30-03-2011, 06:41 PM
Replies: 81
Views: 21,703
Posted By Adam
Moulds for hull and deck all complete and...

Moulds for hull and deck all complete and released - shame the photo does not show the lines.

Moulding of boat 1 starts next week.
Forum: Gallery 23-03-2011, 03:33 PM
Replies: 81
Views: 21,703
Posted By Adam
Hi Phil - the deck mould is now complete and...

Hi Phil - the deck mould is now complete and build of boat 1 now starts next week, with a target completion date of the end of April. Boat 2 over-lapping the build of boat 1.

Not sure how soon the...
Forum: Gallery 17-03-2011, 05:10 PM
Replies: 81
Views: 21,703
Posted By Adam
Many thanks for the comments - would be great to...

Many thanks for the comments - would be great to see the boat taken on and a series for it!

Sounds good that there is another engine option for 3B too.

Photo of the deck mould beiing laid up.
Forum: Gallery 16-03-2011, 09:58 AM
Replies: 81
Views: 21,703
Posted By Adam
Also - work will then start on the 4 seat leisure...

Also - work will then start on the 4 seat leisure deck lay-out / moulds.

This boat will initially be rated to 200hp - but we are looking at going to larger horsepower too.
Forum: Gallery 16-03-2011, 09:56 AM
Replies: 81
Views: 21,703
Posted By Adam
A photo of the deck plug nearing completion -...

A photo of the deck plug nearing completion - taken last week before I went away. The deck mould is now either being completed or is completed.

Really difficult to get a photo giving the lines of...
Forum: Gallery 09-03-2011, 05:35 PM
Replies: 81
Views: 21,703
Posted By Adam
Of course depends on final specifcation - but...

Of course depends on final specifcation - but certainly the first few boats will be at special prices. A two seat race boat, built with good quality materials, seamless hull to deck joint, fuel tank,...
Forum: Gallery 04-03-2011, 02:02 PM
Replies: 81
Views: 21,703
Posted By Adam
Thanks - Rod has really got the bit between the...

Thanks - Rod has really got the bit between the teeth now - and is pushing on really well. Should be on some way from thsi when you see it.
Forum: Gallery 04-03-2011, 08:47 AM
Replies: 81
Views: 21,703
Posted By Adam
The deck plug is progressing really well - but...

The deck plug is progressing really well - but more shaping of the cockpit front and the wings being the next stage.
Forum: Gallery 25-02-2011, 02:02 PM
Replies: 81
Views: 21,703
Posted By Adam
I think the balsa for stiffening up moulds is...

I think the balsa for stiffening up moulds is good practice - but I have clients who do use it and those who don't.

One of those areas of boat building where people really have their own ways of...
Forum: Gallery 25-02-2011, 01:59 PM
Replies: 81
Views: 21,703
Posted By Adam
Smile Hi Paul - We will have a boat towards the end of...

Hi Paul - We will have a boat towards the end of April - which is all very exciting. Will then go straight into boat number 2.

Maybe we will look at doing a press launch / launch party soon after...
Forum: Gallery 24-02-2011, 05:46 PM
Replies: 81
Views: 21,703
Posted By Adam
And one more - from bow looking aft. Gives an...

And one more - from bow looking aft. Gives an idea of the forward deadrise angles - but does not show all the hull features or the steps as the mould outer surface covers over much.
Forum: Gallery 24-02-2011, 05:41 PM
Replies: 81
Views: 21,703
Posted By Adam
Photo of the hull mould now complete - with plug...

Photo of the hull mould now complete - with plug ready for the deck forming.

Much progress with various sub-components underway, fittings from tanks to trailers organised etc.
Forum: Gallery 28-01-2011, 02:40 PM
Replies: 81
Views: 21,703
Posted By Adam
Sounds good - think Rod deserves a beer or two! ...

Sounds good - think Rod deserves a beer or two!

I should be along on Saturday - see you then
Forum: Gallery 28-01-2011, 09:11 AM
Replies: 81
Views: 21,703
Posted By Adam
Just going through the primers and any fine...

Just going through the primers and any fine filling.
Forum: Gallery 25-01-2011, 12:26 PM
Replies: 81
Views: 21,703
Posted By Adam
Yes , camber (in transverse direction) is similar...

Yes , camber (in transverse direction) is similar to rocker actually - puts a touch of curvature into the surfaces. The amount on this hull is very small though. Many reasons for it and it is not a...
Forum: Gallery 25-01-2011, 08:12 AM
Replies: 81
Views: 21,703
Posted By Adam
Just to answer your points quickly: - Yes,...

Just to answer your points quickly:

- Yes, definitley for outboard power. For 3B class really looking at the 115hp engines, but for other classes a 150 would be a great option and will look at a...
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