It Begins..... Seafarer Ventura Stringers and floor.

[swof63]

Don’t be scared of revs, those 2l Suzuki’s need to scream, you won’t get max v if you aren’t well over 6k.


Sent from my iPhone using Ausfish forums

[gford001]

Don’t be scared of revs, those 2l Suzuki’s need to scream, you won’t get max v if you aren’t well over 6k.


Sent from my iPhone using Ausfish forums

I was told that it should max out at about 6000rpm. Think this is in the manual as well.
If it goes over 6000rpm, then it needs a bigger prop.
It did like to rev though.
Felt so effortless.

Sent from my [device_name] using Ausfish mobile app

[catshark]

sounds like the water test came up with good results, hows the boat sit with the new motor , all good there, not to heavy.

[gford001]

sounds like the water test came up with good results, hows the boat sit with the new motor , all good there, not to heavy.

Perfect. Sat and rode like a dream.
It is only 12kg heavier then what was on it, I moved the 60L fuel tank from under the transom to a 75L under the floor.
The rebuild likely added a fair amount of weight forward too, as it's more heavily built then it was , and result, sits well.

Sent from my [device_name] using Ausfish mobile app

[gford001]

Getting there.
Bimini on.
Bilge pumps in, not wired in though.
Floor sanded and flowcoat touched up. I laid down my EVA foam flooring. Looks pretty good I think. Not perfect, but functional.
I got portside pocket in. Starboard not yet as needs a bit of modification.
Got a little bit of wiring done. Batteries and isolator in, solar panel hooked up for my month away.
Needs a bit of flowcoat touched up, but overall pretty happy.
Another 3 or 4 days would be seen it finished, oh well, will finish it in a month when I get back from work.
Photos attached.
Those hoses are the fuel tank breathers, haven't got them sorted yet.
20190413_105700.jpg20190413_105653.jpg

Sent from my [device_name] using Ausfish mobile app

[giddyup58]

Progress? Photos?

[gford001]

Progress? Photos?

Getting there.
Had another month at work, home now, done a bit more on the interior, and been for another run across the bay.
Still waiting on my damned switches to finish off the wiring........
Got a refund and ordered them off someone else, so hopefully get that finished this week.
When I get back into it, I'll grab some more photos.

Sent from my [device_name] using Ausfish mobile app

[gford001]

Got my switches a couple of days ago, so work resumed.
Spent the last couple of days wiring it all up.
Pretty happy with the outcome.
Still needs a bit more tidying and finishing up. But looks as good as I can get it.
Photos look a bit shit. Looks better then that in the flesh......
Needs a rubbish clean out and vacuum tomorrow, a few more bits and pieces attached, seats and rails.....
Will give it a clean tomorrow, fire up the lights and put a couple more pics up.
20190522_154138.jpg20190522_154135.jpg20190520_134906.jpg

Sent from my [device_name] using Ausfish mobile app

[gford001]

Didn't get it finished off as I wanted.
I was changing a zip tie in an awkward spot and managed to snip a cable, real prick of a spot, where it goes onto one of the strip lights under the pockets.
Took ages to fix it. Had to rip the strip light out. Dismantle it and re sika it back in.....
Anyway, sika is now drying.
Got a few things done, rubbish cleaning ongoing. Changed black zip ties for white (yep all the important shit getting done now.....)
Got seat mounts on. Cut some temporary seats in the cabin (Just shitty ply. Not meant to last forever) as the interior isn't getting done immediately. Gonna cost a grand and life keeps getting in the way.....
Couple photos of it powered up. None of the cockpit yet, still a shitfight......20190523_140136.jpg20190523_140146.jpg

Sent from my [device_name] using Ausfish mobile app

[gazza2006au]

1000 bucks for interior seats? holly molly i would do them my self, She is looking good Fordy cabin lights up nicely

[gford001]

1000 bucks for interior seats? holly molly i would do them my self, She is looking good Fordy cabin lights up nicely

Yeah had a couple quotes.... first guy wanted upwards of 1700
Would have a go, but no sewing machine, or clue on how to sew.....
It is pretty well lit up, once I get it cleaned out and sorted I'll put some good pics up, not doing it justice right now.

Sent from my [device_name] using Ausfish mobile app

[gford001]

Fixed the light and fired it up for a test.
Got the vac out and had a bit of a clean up.
Will hopefully have a good go at it tomorrow.20190523_160040.jpg

Sent from my [device_name] using Ausfish mobile app

[gazza2006au]

Depends what kind of finish u want on the seats if u want micky mouse job i guess the $1000 would be well spent, for me i would goto spotlight buy the foam and cover with a industrial stapler and make my own

[gford001]

Finished.
Well, in a George Dubya kind of way.
Still plenty more to do if I look hard enough.......
Gave it a clean out, safety gear in. Ready to go.20190524_123111.jpg20190524_123359.jpg20190524_123032.jpg20190524_123204.jpg

Sent from my [device_name] using Ausfish mobile app

[Chimo]

Interesting motor mount, whats the story there pls?
How big is the fuel tank, or do you just top up during periods of lower prices ?
Job looks great, well done.