John builds a boat
Sunday, July 14, 2024
It's been almost five years since our last post. However, the boat is still coming along. Medical issues and Hurricane Ian slowed or sidelined the project. Most of the plumbing and electrical wiring us in place.
Building the "down the road" trailer required construction of a gantry to lift the bow end of the boat off the temporary "building" trailer for the swap.
Our friend Sherry made a beautiful blue bimini top for the cockpit, the mattresses and the dinette cushions. They are all stored safely in the house. Photos someday.
The cockpit stays covered under the overhang behind the shop.
The cockpit stays covered under the overhang behind the shop.
The new "down the road" trailer tires are now protected from the sun with custom covers made from an upcycled tent canopy.
Sunday, October 13, 2019
More progress
The MGB-GT is getting lots of wrench time but the boat is still moving along. We filled and bled the steering system last weekend:
The rag is red from ATF leaks. |
The galley is almost ready for formica, but leaving it bare makes a nice work area for now. Notice to the right that the head is in place on the base. Yes, there will be walls and a door. |
Sunday, April 28, 2019
More wiring and navigation equipment
Progress continuues-
Messy cockpit but it is easier to work inside. Fortunately, there is a canopy overhead. |
Top left- Electric current leak indicator - a must on an aluminum boat or any boat. Vented loop for bilge pump discharge. |
TOP: Cabin lighting and VHF radio installed. BOTTOM: Back of starboard side helm area. Nice shelf for charts and log book. |
Wiring for helm instruments. |
Tuesday, October 9, 2018
Wiring for AC and DC power in progress.
Engine starting battery under the step. |
Inverter and port inverter battery under frame for helm seat. |
Galley counter with AC outlet. You can see LED dome light in celing of head.. Yes, there will be a wall between head and galley. |
Monday, September 10, 2018
Now - Boat progress!
We call her Ally right now. That may change later. She has been painted for several months and has temporary plexiglass windows so she can be closed up and kept outside the shop. The permanent windows will be smoked not clear. The temporary windows can get paint overspray and sand blast damage.
All of the instruments need to be wired to the senders on the engine. Not shown are the AC and DC switches panels. |
Extra battery under the step on right and a better look at the engine. |
Other trinkets like cleats and the fuel fill are in place. |
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