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    Iconic 5.5 cc, another build thread.

    Hi All, long time lurker here but have rarely posted. Over the time I have learned a lot from this forum, particularly the build threads. Decided last year to have a new plate alloy boat built and was looking at the Origin 5.0m-5.5m. As most know that wasn`t to be so started to look around. Mate told me about Chris Gallagher of Iconic boats.

    His design had the specs were close to what I wanted so have finally started and I thought I would post some pics of the build. Boat is 5.5m centre consol 2.25 beam and 20 degree deadrise with 5mill bottom and transom plate and 4mill sides. Procrastinated for months on a motor but finally settled on a 135 merc. Will post more photo`s as build progresses.
    (hope the pics work)
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    Re: Iconic 5.5 cc, another build thread.

    A couple more
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    Very exciting time Rob. I don't reckon you can go wrong with one of Chris's "Iconic" boats. I'm gunna see how your 5.5 mtr goes and check out Chris's 6mtr boat. I will make a decision to build a new one myself before I retire. 5.5 rear centre console I reckon..=robcam;1620580]A couple more[/QUOTE]
    "We gave Howard the Arse now we have to fix Rudd"
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    Re: Iconic 5.5 cc, another build thread.

    Quote Originally Posted by BAR UP View Post
    Very exciting time Rob. I don't reckon you can go wrong with one of Chris's "Iconic" boats. I'm gunna see how your 5.5 mtr goes and check out Chris's 6mtr boat. I will make a decision to build a new one myself before I retire. 5.5 rear centre console I reckon..=robcam;1620580]A couple more
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    Had Chris do some work on my Stacer Proline. Deep cycle battery bracket, fuel tank rack and electric motor bracket and patiented motor guide support. Price was very reasonable. Give Chris a call for all your mods.
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    "We gave Howard the Arse now we have to fix Rudd"
    "Now we have to sort Gillard" F@?k me RUDD again
    Abbott and Newman what a great next few years "NOT"

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    Re: Iconic 5.5 cc, another build thread.

    Quick build update. Now have pipework done, floor in, flooding kill tank and fuel tank cavity in, transom complete and casting deck is all but. Next job will be console and folding T top.
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    Re: Iconic 5.5 cc, another build thread.

    Looks the goods alright. Has a good deadrise so should be good while travelling hey?

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    Re: Iconic 5.5 cc, another build thread.

    Quote Originally Posted by Sheik View Post
    Looks the goods alright. Has a good deadrise so should be good while travelling hey?
    Yeah mate, no expert but had some ideas in my head about length vs`s beam vs`s deadrise aft so this one was closest. Then stability at rest vs`s ride, so I`m hoping that this is a reasonable compromise.

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    Re: Iconic 5.5 cc, another build thread.

    Build up date. Electronics and trim shop next.
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    Re: Iconic 5.5 cc, another build thread.

    Quote Originally Posted by robcam View Post
    A couple more
    Robcam,

    A question for you, whats the name of the foam you have used underfloor there mate, and where can you get it from, just about to redo under floor in mine.

    Cheers Pedro

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    Re: Iconic 5.5 cc, another build thread.

    Quote Originally Posted by NothinSuss View Post
    Robcam,

    A question for you, whats the name of the foam you have used underfloor there mate, and where can you get it from, just about to redo under floor in mine.

    Cheers Pedro
    Hi Pedro, boat builder advises Marcon Industries, google should help. Rob.

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    Re: Iconic 5.5 cc, another build thread.

    Robcam,

    Thanks for the response, I'll check out Marcon Industries. Cheers

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    Re: Iconic 5.5 cc, another build thread.

    Almost there now, first water test tomorrow.
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    Re: Iconic 5.5 cc, another build thread.

    Looks awesome rob!

    Mine is hopefully starting this week can't wait!!!


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    Re: Iconic 5.5 cc, another build thread.

    Saw you cruising through the wrecks this arvo just before I jumped on the Micat.

    Looked great - how was the ride back with the Northerly starting to come up?


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    Re: Iconic 5.5 cc, another build thread.

    Quote Originally Posted by Kondo 1 View Post
    Saw you cruising through the wrecks this arvo just before I jumped on the Micat.

    Looked great - how was the ride back with the Northerly starting to come up?


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    Thanks Kondo, yeah first water test today so still early days but happy with most things. A few things to fine tune yet though. Not happy with rpm so probably a prop change yet. We went from the wrecks up past curtin and then back across to cabbage tree creek. Have to say I`m wrapt with how the hull handled the trip back this arvo, impressed. I`ll get the prop right and then put up some figures.

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