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Thought I would share with you guy’s a boat that I’m building at work. It’s a 7.4mtr plate alloy. I think many would be interested on this site as to what is involved and how it’s done building your own plate alloy boat. A bit about the boat first. I sought the help from a Naval Architect and engineer first and for most and Adam schwetz was the man I chose for this project. I new exactly what I wanted in a boat as I specialise mostly in game and reef fishing. We went back and forth for several months refining the boat to the point were I could comftably fish and utilize all the space. The boat is 7.4mtr over all with a beam of 2.5mtr’s, the bottom sheets are 5mm and the side’s are 4mm. The floor is 4mm, transom 6mm, stringer’s 6mm, keel 6mm, frames 6 and 5mm.
The boat has a raised deck of 200mm which has helped to open the bow up for much more fishing space. The centre console has been kept small enough for the fundamentals to save on room. She only needs a 150hp and with this hp it will get 35knts with 4 guys on board. I opted for 250 ltrs under floor fuel tank which will give me a huge range. I wanted plenty of free board so I went with 800mm which is much safer in my mind than those that only come up or just above your knees. I have a 70ltr live bait tank moulded into the transom and a 150ltr full length kill tank that could almost hold a whale. I have to say that it’s one thing talking with a boat builder but it’s something completely different dealing with a Naval Architect. The in depth information you receive is phenomenal to say the lest. I must say I learnt more than what I could have imagined dealing with Adam. Building such a boat is not just the realm of large plate alloy boat builders, and I can assure you that what you build can most of the times be much better quality. When your happy with the design, the Architect will send the nest’s of to the cutting facility then its shipped to you on a pallet, just like the big guy’s. I will keep you guy’s updated as I progress along. PS have a look at www.nomadmarinekits.com, Adam can supply you with a kit or you can start from the ground up like I did. He is patient and extremly helpful.
Wow! wish I could weld alloy, I would be right in there doing something like that myself.
If you don't consider it personally rude could you include rough costs as you go along makes the dream a little more - or less realistic, look forward to your updates.
The complete boat it self cost me around 15K which considering the cost of the same hull built from a dealer would be 4 times that. I already had the Mig welder 270 amps but still cost my around $800 to set up for alloy welding. Im using Saphro high tensile wire in 1.6 with a teflon liner and a 4mtr lead and tourch. Argon gas and new light weight helmet. The finished hull will have set me back under 20K not including a trailer or engine, still very cheap if you ask me. Im building the trailer from structural grade alloy to help keep the weight down, even so the whole BMT will come to around 2300kg. I will be doing the fairing and painting using a atomotive two pack in a midnight purple. It's very affordable and most if not all with patience can build such a boat. Having said that it's a good start to understand alloy welding and how quick alloy plate can warp and buckle with to much concentrated heat. Be prepered to swear and curse alot, and yes the blood will flow along with much sweet.
Good one Stuie. Good to know it is finally underway after all these years. Missed the Club Marine Magazine edition that had Monroe's boat in it but would be good to know how it turned out.
All specs are above. As for the finish time, well how long is a ball of string. I anticipate around december for completion but then I will have to save some coin for the donk.
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realistic, look forward to your updates.
