Is this crew quarters, lazarette, engine room, or workshop? For us it might be considered all or some of the preceding. Right now it is going to be the workshop we always dreamed of having, with spares and supplies neatly organized below the floorboards, and a scattering of critical items like carbon fiber oars, water skis, and related cruising gear.
The workbench is two meters +/over seven feet long. It will have a sink, big vice, drill press, arbor press, belt sander/sanding disk tool, and lots of room.
There is a long storage shelf below for tool bags and supplies.
And the coolest stainless tool chest we have ever seen. It, and the adjacent trash compactor, are raised above the sole to preserve access for cleaning the bilge and to the large inventory which will be stored below the sole.
Storage is also available under the first portion of the aft deck, up to the collision bulkhead that separates the boarding platform.
Port rudder steering gear is now installed.
The quadrant is designed to allow 45 degrees of travel off center for slow speed maneuverability.
If the rudder stops ever come into play for real, the loads will be huge.
The actual steering loads at sea are light, even in heavy going, and the steering cylinder is large compared to the work it has to do.
Now a few fuel system details. There is a large day tank with a deep sump.
The genset filter left and day tank polishing set right.
Transfer and fuel polishing pumps.
Fuel pump selector switches and manual controls.
Starboard engine fuel filters.
Finally, the fuel supply and return manifold.
More tomorrow.
Posted by Steve Dashew (July 27, 2015)
July 27th, 2015 at 1:17 pm
” belt sander/sanding disk tool,” would be a NoNo for me having the rods of the steering cylinders (and a lot of other stuff) exposed. Iron particles flying all around….
July 28th, 2015 at 5:41 am
There will be a vacume attached, Hubert, and if that does not do the job then we will use the belt sander outside when needed.
July 29th, 2015 at 11:25 am
Hi Steve,
I am wondering about the fifth position on the fuel manifolds. 2 main engines, 1 generator and 1 diesel fired hot water heater gives you 4 consumers. What are you feeding from that fifth valve?
Best regards,
Jono
July 30th, 2015 at 11:44 am
Hi Jono:
The fifth position in the engine is for future use, as it is a lot easier to install it now then add it later (Mark Fritzer’s idea).
August 7th, 2015 at 7:29 am
Smart Man
July 31st, 2015 at 2:05 pm
I would also install a MIG welder. The simple ability to cut & weld is very helpful. Any unit that would be practical to carry with you & power, wouldn’t be capable of major repairs but it would enable you to make all kinds of stuff & do small repairs like brackets, mounting tabs, etc etc. I find having a welder in my home shop priceless. I use it for all kinds of things.
July 31st, 2015 at 2:31 pm
Hi Shannon:
A welder is on the list. Right now thinking about something like a Milller Multimatic 200 that does steel, stainless, and aluminum. Suggestions are welcome.
August 5th, 2015 at 3:32 am
That looks like a great, practical little unit for use on a boat. You should probably consider the spool gun accessory too because aluminium wire tends to bind up if you try to push it to far but I am sure the guys in the shop can steer you the right way when it comes to welding aluminium.
August 2nd, 2015 at 1:22 am
Works of wonder as usual Steve et al. The fuel hoses and fittings on the 78 appear to be different than the ones you were using on the 64 and other FPB’s I think and so wondering about your reasons for the change and whose fittings you are using?
Thanks again for sharing so much so well.
August 16th, 2015 at 3:31 pm
Hi Wayne:
The fuel hose & fittings used on 78 are Type A1, Lloyds Register type approved & fire resistance that meets the requirement of MCA.
August 6th, 2015 at 4:28 pm
I just saw that you have space for water skis. Wow, this thing really is going to be fast!! lol Seriously though, are you planning on carrying a dingy with enough power to ski behind?
August 6th, 2015 at 5:32 pm
Hi Shannon:
We will carry a commercial model 16-foot AB aluminum bottom rib, with a 60 HP Yamaha 4-stroke + our usual rowing dink. As to skiing behind 78-1, now that would be something wouldn’t it!
August 7th, 2015 at 7:47 am
Steve,
Just a thought regarding the workshop sink. Place a Y fitting (single entry facing up)with a diverter valve in the drain line. This way you can use the sink as a parts washing station, recovering the solvent into a container for reuse and pollution prevention. A parts washer can be a repair godsend. Like Mark Fritzer, just thinking how little things done now go a long way to an easier/smarter way down the road.
Best,
Jono