Work it out ew ninkompoopee's

Thats easy
your building a new cage for the ferrets

Ahhh looks like a new style of slippery dip for tha grandkids.

Ku ewe guys were wally's

It's gunna bee my new Bat Mobile

When you get there how about some close up shots of how the keel area fits together mate?

I nearly forgot, you're behind the times mate, nowdays you build a shell & drive stringers up its arse with a sledge hammer.

BTW, I call bullshit on pressure testing to 150 PSI without a bomb containment unit to put it in.

I'm no engineer but I seriously doubt a 4mm square ally tank would survive 150 PSI without major deformation, maybe Pelagic meant 150 KPA.

Interesting to watch 2 plate threads at the same time.

Ahh that's better, no bullshit just a mistake.

Of coarse you know that thread was started as a deliberate attempt to take away any focus that may have been Jumpy's way. and to some how put a bit of shit on Jays thread.
I strongly believe Jumpy should have started an entire new thread with his build, not start his build 11 pages into a thread.
But what would I know.

I didn't see it like that Frank but you could be right.
It will be interesting to see the different ways people do it.
One thing I'd like to know is the time frame around the Pelagic pictures.

Fed it is meant to depict Jay as 2nd rate, but I think it will turn around and bight Spiro on the arse.

Those pictures are from a factory made boat and has probably taken 3-4 weeks to get to that stage with god knows how many guys working on it, they do so much to one boat, then leave it sit for a while as they do a bit more to other boats and so forth, probably got 5-5 boats going at the one time at verious stages.

Frank i could have a ball in that thread if i wanted to but i'll let the groupies alone

Guy was talking shit in my thread reckoned he used a jig & i'll tell you now that is crock

Seen it done his way back when i built the jumpus whilst visiting predator boats & didn't like it one bit some of the gaps i saw is what got me thinking how to over come them & reason i built a proper jig

When you went to predator, was shortly after those guys took over the name and factory, that's where my T I G machine came from it was used to build the boats up till that stage.
When them guys took over from my mates they had 1/2 a boat built, which they finished and the one you seen would probably be the 1st maybe 2nd attempt they had of building a plate boat.
So don't judge the previously built Predators as being anything like the frame you seen, the old predators were a country shit house as solid as a rock.

I knew the original owner of predator from 30 years back frank

He used to work for Broadbill

WTF?

180 - 146 = 34

can i have this one when its finished, it may convince me tin boats are ok after all
Paul

A couple of questions Jumpy.

What's going on with the predator boat he doesn't seem to have welded the side sheets to the frames except for one, there's huge gaps in the rest?

Are you putting outriggers on your hull or stabi waterwings, surely it will fall over with a 34 degree deadrise.

wot you on about fed

You said your deadrise was 24 then you changed it to 34 and at 34 it would fall over in the water without outriggers or waterwings.

How is it going, you have to be enjoying the cooler weather after the previous summer builds.

BTW the guy from Predator explained that if he welded the side sheets to the frames it causes distortion so they don't normally do it like that unless it's a survey boat so don't worry about my previous question.

MORE PICTURES PLEASE MATE.

Been coming home tired

Who's this predator guy you're on about ??

The guy from predator boats.

Coming home tired is a good sign of plenty of work getting done.

After the last builds we're all expecting huge progress every day, you're getting too old and slowing down mate. Be careful you don't blow a valve .

Bloody Fed with the shinny head wants to see pics



Transom just about done



Live bait tank



My apprentice padwunlearner ChewEverythingBarker



Live Bait complete next 2 bays are fuel tanks

You're a good man Jumpy thanks.

Is the mutt different I seem to remember he had some white around one eye?

Have you sourced the fuel line yet, remember you had trouble getting it before?

NB: Don't forget the new & improved breather cover. ;)

opted to run 32mm hose it's readily available
Wasn't going to go through days of seaching again

What are you planning for the top half?

Pelagic not Predator, it only took 9 days for the penny to drop...Duh.

Come on Jumpy how about some pictures?

Got to remember Fedarika i'm not pelican goats & work on my own so my methods differ

Making a mess with the floation



Hull prior to triming into shape i wanted



Nose all closed up



Best gadget ever gives me all my vertical/horizontal lines no plans needed



Sides getting trimed



Box for tranny



Internal view so far



Sides all trimed up

Hey your camera has developed white spot desease.

How will you fit the tranny through that little hole?

I noticed in the big boat build you used 8 blocks on the inside of the transom to stop the skin pulling in, a question, why did you need the lower blocks as the bottom holes were well below the raised up section?
Did you have additional bracing inside the transom, I noticed there were some vertical grind marks on the outer skin at one point and thought they might have been a touch up from internal welding.
I wish you were building at home I'd come & visit, how about trying to arrange an open day at your mates workshop for an hour so that anyone who is interested can come & look.
A bit hard I know, the last thing your mate needs is strangers disrupting his work.


You're probably faster on your own anyway and I'm betting you would fire the 'help' before they got settled in to doing it your way.
Jumpy's way or the highway!

Looking good Jumpy.

Feed the tranny shrinking pills prior
Cant tell ewe all my secrects



You must be seeing things
Haven't used the grinder nor sanding disks as yet exept to huff finish nose

Haven't really touched transom yet either, haven't decided whether to inner or outer engine mounting points



I dont

This thing is coming out micky mouse my best effort yet wasted last few days glass'n floatation hate the stuff very time consuming all done & some of it is in the hull

Floor starts tommoro had a bit of a nightmare sorting out the underfloor sprinkler system got tricky with all the under floor tube work

Hoping to flip it over next day or so & start on the trailer

Looks like it's getting powered by a yammy F150

OK be a wanker, I thought you would use a wetbox for the tranny, I'm surprised it shoots through both the SIKAFLEX and the BIRDSHIT without losing too much power.


You must not be seeing things I was talking about the big boat build, I thought I said that.
Oh yes, I did.

If you're using a proprietary sprinkler system be aware they clog up pretty easily & sometimes blow the fittings off.

I think I prefer the angular look for the raised foredeck like the big boat (did you see that) to the curved raised section you trimmed out for this one.
Knowing you it will look great though, I have no eye for that stuff anyway.

Carry on.......

Wanker

A few progress pics

Hullzilla taking shape





Transom nearly complete

It is looking very impresive
you seem to have it going pretty smoothly
Just wondering no door in transom?
The welds are not as rough
so it will be a very good looking boat when finished
EXPECIALY WHEN YOU FIBERGLASS IT

What's going on down in the back Port corner?

Lift your act Jumpy I want to see more detailed pics and better descriptions.

Up Yours the pair of ewe

Getting flipped



Trailer drawn up should have it just about built tommoro

It's a bloody Masonic boat, big secret unless you know the handshake & wear an apron.

Trailer getting done

Looks like a lot of boat overhanging at the back mate, perhaps it's just the picture?

I feel like we've been spoiled watching the other builds, get your finger out and work faster.

Hi Jumpy

This new trailer system you are using might look convenient but I'd stick with the trailer system you used for your "old" boat.
It really slows you down, welding the trailer to the bottom of the boat.

take the slr next time you are out there.

Jack

The new boat is looking very sexy Jumpy.
I hope there is a invite for me on its maiden voyage.

Suppose ewe want me to include a spin dryer for your Lizzard Rags ?

nice work Jumpy .

Prob be painting the trailer 2mollo

How are the brake calipers on this one Jumpy, can the cable be set up to pull from the front?

They're offset but i'll still run them through pulleys

Rear view opted to recess lights into gaurds this time just to SHUT FRANK UP
No plate holder under



Front view

Priddy good trailer, JG. Wanna renovate mine? C'mon you got the time.........

Trailer just about done
just needs skids & lights





Seal up the floor 2mollo so borrowered mates spray booth 2 du paintings



did get start on cabin

A smaller version of the big boat Jumpy?
Do you drive standing up or sitting down, I'm about 50/50 but the older I get the more I find myself sitting down. I like to look over the screen when standing & though the screen when sitting and still have my feet on the floor when sitting.
I'm guessing you will still look through the screen when standing just like the big boat.
I'm a huge fan of hard tops but wind in your face on a hot day is hard to beat, make some air scoops for the front deck & pipe fresh air through to the wheelhouse or put a hatch in the roof that hinges at the back & you can crack open the front a few inches, instant air conditioning.
Looking good mate, hurry up.

looking very goodarus jumpy
i like feds idea about wind scoops
and i hope you leave the roof short enough so that water drips down your back

Bit of a break of late sorta did sum work 2day
Droped the fuel tanks in & sealed the floor

used neoprene cushioning



tanks in & plumbed up



now i can walk around inside without fear of falling in the hole