[saqa]

Locked in
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Dirt intrusion boots on
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More views of the grips
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I think it turned out well. Works the engine side spigots really well. Had to reverse the direction of pull inside the cowl so the levers work in the conventional manner i.e push forward for open throttle and forward gear

The steering is now sorted as well. It was another one that took a lot of effort to workout using parts available in the local hardwares and what I could fabricate or modify myself. Will have pics of that next

 

[madday]

saqa,
what is the reason to place it on the gunnel? instead of console?

i cant imagine if bushes branch knock that lever if you ride in the estuary or swamp.... but i hope i am wrong...

 

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Looks very professional. Great job with such limited stock .
I think we take it for granted here in the " big city" where we can go and buy just about anything we could want.
Can 't wait for you to make your maidan voyage.

 

[Stumblefish]

I'm very impressed...

 

[DenisB]

Lots of fit & fiddle in making your controls from the limited materials available
Kudos

 

[Popfly]

Looks great! Well done sir.

 

[saqa]

Thanks fellas, much appreciated

saqa,
what is the reason to place it on the gunnel? instead of console?

i cant imagine if bushes branch knock that lever if you ride in the estuary or swamp.... but i hope i am wrong...

Mate, no swamps here It just feels much cooler working the controls with arm out

 

[madday]

Mate, no swamps here It just feels much cooler working the controls with arm out

Nice works man.... ROFL... you made my day.....

 

[north coast]

Damn man,
You've been busy . What a cool ass little boat you've built !
Probably 10x as much work as you envisioned when you first dreamed up this idea. Lol
Very nice indeed. You definitely did pick up some craftsmanship genes .
Can't wait to see some fish reports from her deck.

 

[pompeypat]

Great work and improvisation Saqa..impressive. and arm out pose too lol

 

[saqa]

Thanks fellas

Current project is a T-top types canopy with a folding rear half to allow casting with popping rods and whole unit height adjustable so in sitting driving position I can have it low and raise it when needing lots of walkaround access

Heres getting all the canopy hardware ready. Any guess as to which part goes where?

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[madday]

I like your determination my man.... All from scratches..... I can imagine the satisfaction if you finish this project and fishing with your family and friends.....

 

[DenisB]

All this good gear , a motor, fishing gear , you & a mate ( both on the solid side)...............is it going to get up on the plane.............or submarine .........Rohit

 

[saqa]

All this good gear , a motor, fishing gear , you & a mate ( both on the solid side)...............is it going to get up on the plane.............or submarine .........Rohit

Lol, dont jinx me I have a 2.5L 5cyl Volvo petrol motor standing by just incase But seriously, I am still way under the 1500lb max displacement figure I picked to work with in the "Hulls" progie when designing the hull. I feel I have made the framing and tabbing strong enough to run a 50hp as long as it doesn't sink the transom. Will see when I float it for the first time. Most of these things can be taken right back out in worst case scenario

 

[Popfly]

Awesome! I can't wait to see you with some GT's on the line!

 

[saqa]

End is in sight Wetting the boat soon, maybes tomoz I hope

Lol this one hasent even hit water and I am already studying, learning the maths and researching the next project, a 30' high efficiency/low fuel burn fast displacement cat to be a dedicated GT hunter to reach the more isolated reefs in safety and comfort

Something like this

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MA4XnO97MVY

Ambitious I know, but I know I can do it if I invest the time to learn and try

 

[Popfly]

Should we start shipping you plywood & resin?....

 

[saqa]

She got wet today, pics soon

 

[madday]

She got wet today, pics soon

c'mon.... i can't wait.... why soon?
d4mn... i hope that i have part of your talent and multiple of your time.....

 

[DenisB]

Cmon ,Cmon ....................wet pics, Rohit