jw's umber build

jw.

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JW's 'umber build

This thread is posted partly by not so popular request (2) but mainly 'cause Terminator thinks me middle name is Manos and that is seriously concerning.

For those who find this stuff boring, look away now.

The story starts about a year ago.
 
The boat straight from Humber having its first fitting to the new trailer prior to galvanising.
 

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That worked.
 

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Trailer back from galvanisers, boat fitted and all set for me to start destroying it with the chainsaw.
 

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Chainsaw put to good use and the engine bearers in place.
 

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First engine fitting and swithering about the seating positions etc.
 

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A tank is born.
 

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3 tanks completed.
 

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The tanks installed.
 

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Wiring and plumbing with transfer pumps below.
 

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The above deck longits and installing the services.
 

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Pretty much everything in place ready for the new deck to go down.
 

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Engine bay rigging.
 

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DPX hanging during fitting.
 

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Engine, DPX and tanks all in place. It finally felt as though there was some headway being made.
 

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Plans changed part way through. There was a decision made to turn the boat into a cabin rib. The general layout is shown in the CAD.
 

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You're a keen cookie JW...nice build diary
 
The first cabin side after the initial welding.
 

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The frames for the cabin sides having a first fitting.
 

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The welding almost complete. The view is from the rear of the cabin with the doors toward you.
 

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