DIY Boats
Non-return valves to be fitted where necessary. Strainers to be fitted to bilge and salt water suctions. Marine propulsion engine complete with all standard equipment, for example, type YANMAR 3 SME. Engine to be solidly mounted on Tico anti-vibration pads.
Battery charging by engine mounted, 400 w alternator. Hydraulic piping specification to be in accordance with recommendations laid down by the manufacturer of the hydraulic machinery. One Whale 25, hand pump to main valve chest with handle fastened to pump. The delivery side of the pump to be fitted to a hose connection for fire and deckwash purposes. Seawater suction through independent seacock with strainer. Power and gear controls to be located on control console.
Building your own fishing boat is not an easy task, but with sheer determination, you can learn. But first, you need to understand the different types of fishing boats so you can choose which one you can build. Once you have chosen a type of boat, you can then expound your knowledge on how to build a fishing boat. Of course, neither cardboard nor duct tape are the best boatbuilding materials in the world.
Two tanks for storage of fresh water to be fitted in forward end complete with taps, approximate capacity each. All pipework to be well designed and adequately supported. Outer to be bolted to inner at approximately 900 mm centres using spacer blocks 120 mm deep × 100 mm thick. Bolts to be 10 mm diameter cup square on outside nut and washer inside recessed.
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It is small by today’s comercial standards but has all the modern features. Apply a strip of fiberglass fabric along each seam. Lay the fabric along the seam and apply epoxy to the fabric until it is wet through. Use the plastic ties to stitch the the sides, bow and stern to the bottom. The pieces of wood will now have the appearance of a boat with plastic ties sticking out. Mix one cup of epoxy according to the manufacturer’s instructions.
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