Project Martini - Arctic 28

[martini]

Just back from a quick tear up round the bay as it was a nice flat evening. Sorted the oil issues out and all seems well. Need more time to play with trim etc but looking good so far; 45 knots with 2 persons on board and 300 litres of fuel. engines were maxed out at 5200rpm so still a bit more to come hopefully!

[JSP]

Really interesting to read through this. Wish I has the tools and space and knowledge you have.

[Jimbob]

Sounds good, thanks for sharing all the updates with us, i have found this one of the most interesting treads this year. Sounds like the boat is ready for next year, have fun!

[martini]

Originally Posted by Jimbob

Sounds good, thanks for sharing all the updates with us, i have found this one of the most interesting treads this year. Sounds like the boat is ready for next year, have fun!

Thanks very much! It's had its ups and downs but its certainly been an interesting project, by far the biggest thing I've ever undertaken!

Went out again today, F5 ish - 4ft sea, the exhausts kept barking when following the weather so the engines will need to be dropped further I think. Not going to be easy, there may have to be some transom trimming involved
Heading into wind was still very impressive though, she just ploughed through like there was nothing there at 35 knots, could easily have maintained 40-45 but I'm not pushing it too hard just yet. All that weight certainly helps in that kind of weather!

[Andre]

Originally Posted by martini

Thanks very much! It's had its ups and downs but its certainly been an interesting project, by far the biggest thing I've ever undertaken!

Went out again today, F5 ish - 4ft sea, the exhausts kept barking when following the weather so the engines will need to be dropped further I think. Not going to be easy, there may have to be some transom trimming involved
Heading into wind was still very impressive though, she just ploughed through like there was nothing there at 35 knots, could easily have maintained 40-45 but I'm not pushing it too hard just yet. All that weight certainly helps in that kind of weather!

Martin,

what do you think of the console and seats especially heading into the wind

[martini]

Originally Posted by Andre

Martin,

what do you think of the console and seats especially heading into the wind

All working together well I think Andre, lots of wind protection and I didnt need to get out of the seat all day. The wrap around seat backs are worth their weight in gold

[PeterR]

Really enjoyed following your posts through your build and something to be very proud off,and great to have in the water for the new year .Best regards Peter.

[Andre]

Originally Posted by martini

All working together well I think Andre, lots of wind protection and I didnt need to get out of the seat all day. The wrap around seat backs are worth their weight in gold

I am happy to have had a small input but significant in this interesting project of yours

[martini]

Originally Posted by Andre

I am happy to have had a small input but significant in this interesting project of yours

Thanks for the FLIR camera as well by the way, its awesome we've been having so much fun with it!

[andyxs]

rather than cut the transom what about a gill braket or something similar. dosnt have to be adjustable either so shouldnt break as much as a jack plate. you seem to be very skilled at fabrication. could be something to look into?

[pacman]

Thanks for writing this great thread - I have three Arctic 28 hulls with sponsons which I was planning to refit. Unfortunately my plans have changed so if you fancy another project or three let me know!

[martini]

Originally Posted by pacman

Thanks for writing this great thread - I have three Arctic 28 hulls with sponsons which I was planning to refit. Unfortunately my plans have changed so if you fancy another project or three let me know!

well if someone wants to make me a decent offer for mine...

Then again, I don't know if I could put myself through that again!

[martini]

Nice day out there today so I thought I'd do a lap of Jersey and get some miles on the clock.

3rd pic is Gorey castle with the sun setting behind it, looked pretty stunning in the flesh.

[Erin]

Think I was flying back from Alderney on the 10th, and I remember looking down and thinking to myself that it looked pretty calm out there. Mind you, it quite often does from 2,000 ft. Never the same when you're actually out on it!

[divedog123]

hi am new to this forum have under way arctic 28 with twin yam 350 and cabin looking for advice on trimming and waterlines

[martini]

Not much on the telly so thought I'd give you a quick update

The impression I got from last season was that the engines might benefit from being slightly lower in the water, the props were coming out a bit more easily than I expected.

As usual things arent that straightforward, I've spent the last couple of weekends taking the motors off and cutting half inch off the transom so I can get the next set of holes on the outboard saddle.

One thing that has always bugged me since the original rebuild was the aluminium angle plate that bolts to the transom and the deck. It was in a bit of a mess when I got the boat so I had it blasted and re powdercoated (pic 1). Trouble is theres so many stainless bolts and other fixings on it, doesnt take long to start corroding away again.

So I figured while the motors are off I'd knock out a new one in stainless (pic 2)

[Nasher]

Very smart mod Martini, you've obviously got to the point where you can't stop fiddling.

Nasher.

[martini]

Originally Posted by Nasher

Very smart mod Martini, you've obviously got to the point where you can't stop fiddling.

I think you're right, my thoughts are constantly drifting towards Martini III with not having much else to occupy my mind!

[PhelanSA]

Really good thread! I enjoyed reading it very much!

Great looking boat!

I for one would love to see some more pictures as she is now?

[martini]

Current owner has her for sale in North Pembrokeshire for a great price!

Great memories looking back through this thread!