the start of hugh......going for a new boat and will build it out myself...gulp

[Hugh Jardon]

hopefully some time in March, i have a few little jobs to do on it over the next 2 weeks......

Originally Posted by bogib

When and where to do the maiden voyage ?

Bogi

[Hugh Jardon]

seats are fitted now, picture shows the 4 jockey seat configuration, i will be fitting the bench seat at the weekend and will post a picture of that configuration.

[osprey__viper]

Looking very smart indeed But you need to take ya christmas lights down off ya fence now

Good job, well done

[Hugh Jardon]

ok ok ok, the christmas lights are down......

[pathalla]

Boat looks really good, congrats, I bet you can't wait for the first sea trial!

[osprey__viper]

Originally Posted by Hugh Jardon

ok ok ok, the christmas lights are down......

Please tell me you haven't found a home for em on ya A frame

[Hugh Jardon]

been busy this weekend

elephant trunks now fitted with rope and cleats

front seat back will be raised another 1.5 inchs i think

electrics now all fitted and some trunking fitted, more to do and tidy up

[Hugh Jardon]

rear view from above, the rear jockeys are loose as have been working out position that allows the engine to be tilted fully back

electrics all lit up at night, picture did not come out very good though

rear spotlights work surprisingly well but time will tell on the water

[Hugh Jardon]

fitted the swingback rear bench seat tonight and the spacing is superb and again the engine can swing back almost horizontal!! It will be perfect for the mrs holding onto the little one as the grab handles for the front jockeys is close enough to give real comfort, all i need now are a few hinges and some water!


as i had mentioned earlier in the thread i purchased a swingback bench seat and two jockeys for the rear so i could use a mixture of seating arrangements depending on the age of the little passengers. It cost me a bit more in buying the bases and upholstery and stainless but i think it will give us some extra options that make it worth while, also i can take out all the seats to carry loads or have a nice fishing area. I am thinking of getting one of those large cool boxs to put my fish in.....cant wait

[Shaggy]

She’s looking fantastic mate... Great Job look forward to seeing the video of the launch...

Shaggy

[Hugh Jardon]

Cheers Shaggy, a lot of work has gone into it all and i am really pleased with the way it is shaping up now, colour scheme and layout may not be to everyones taste but it will be great for us. Hopefully see you in may/june when i am down.

funny thing is i have never driven an osprey vipermax so purchased it based on all the fav reviews from folks, never heard a bad or even an average word said about them.

also for anyone considering getting an osprey with the same console as mine, get it fitted 2 inchs min or go for 3 inchs over to the rhs, this means it is perfectly possible to walk past it on the lhs without climbing on or over the toob. a critism of them has been that they are very large wide consoles and some go for the outhill models so you can get round it......me i just measured it up and got mike to fit it over to the right........well pleased

Originally Posted by Shaggy

She’s looking fantastic mate... Great Job look forward to seeing the video of the launch...

Shaggy

[stedj]

i like it i like it alot would like to do similer if i to were as rich

[bogib]

Fantastic great looking boat you´ve got there, soon the project comes to an end and great pleasure of enjoying the workmanship to begin

Look forward seeing her with my own eyes...... perhaps sooner than later

Great job

Bogi

[Hugh Jardon]

Originally Posted by stedj

i like it i like it alot would like to do similer if i to were as rich

a bit skint here now! need to sell a couple of bikes i think!

thanks to you, bogi and all the others for the kind words, need to have a chat with richard to see how he captures the vids etc as they are very inspiring, and a nice memento from a great day out.

looking forward to getting out to a lot of venues around the country

[jwalker]

Originally Posted by Hugh Jardon

....also for anyone considering getting an osprey with the same console as mine, get it fitted 2 inchs min or go for 3 inchs over to the rhs, this means it is perfectly possible to walk past it on the lhs without climbing on or over the toob. a critism of them has been that they are very large wide consoles ...

Yeh, I 'd go with that. Use the weight of the offset to counter the prop torque. Wide is definately better. Most of the consoles I've seen will leave one leg and one hand freezing. All you need to add now, Hugh, is a proper screen to prevent your eyes streaming and your teeth chattering.


If I may make an observation, especially topical because of the current MAIB report thread. You'll see b**ger all at night with all that white in front of you. My previous boat had an entirely black console and I even had to paint the stainless with matt black. Because as your night eyes develop, even small amounts of light will dazzle you. You may also need to make tinted screens for your instuments.

Anyway, if it goes as well as it looks, you'll have a cool vessel.

[Hugh Jardon]

Originally Posted by jwalker

Yeh, I 'd go with that. Use the weight of the offset to counter the prop torque. Wide is definately better. Most of the consoles I've seen will leave one leg and one hand freezing. All you need to add now, Hugh, is a proper screen to prevent your eyes streaming and your teeth chattering.


If I may make an observation, especially topical because of the current MAIB report thread. You'll see b**ger all at night with all that white in front of you. My previous boat had an entirely black console and I even had to paint the stainless with matt black. Because as your night eyes develop, even small amounts of light will dazzle you. You may also need to make tinted screens for your instuments.

Anyway, if it goes as well as it looks, you'll have a cool vessel.

still waiting to sort out a proper screen for it, i have my ideas sorted and a mock up made, the guy for the stainless grab rail is ready to go.

as for the all white, i know exactly what you mean, our other boat is all white and the glare from the lights is a pig at night. i have a forward bow cleat that i am going to devise a method of fitting a temporary halogen light to it for driving at night. it should make a nice steady platform hopefully and i wont get the reflections back off the white.

[jwalker]

Originally Posted by Hugh Jardon

...still waiting to sort out a proper screen for it, i have my ideas sorted and a mock up made, ...

I found, with an offset consol, because you don't pass on one side a permanent angled back sidescreen with the bottom edge curving over the tube was an asset. On the other side, a similar tall screen which pivots back to allow you to pass was equally useful. They give great protection from the blown back water which would otherwise soak you and they keep your legs dry and warm too. I found the best height was just below eye level so you can see over if necessary but when seated you have full protection.

...i am going to devise a method of fitting a temporary halogen light to it for driving at night. it should make a nice steady platform hopefully and i wont get the reflections back off the white.

Been there. It doesn't really work because the light bounces off the water and continues on it's way. The only times it was any use was to let the seagulls know you are coming and when the waves were breaking cos the white caps can be seen...a bit.

[ADS]

Originally Posted by jwalker

I found, with an offset consol, because you don't pass on one side a permanent angled back sidescreen with the bottom edge curving over the tube was an asset. On the other side, a similar tall screen which pivots back to allow you to pass was equally useful. They give great protection from the blown back water which would otherwise soak you and they keep your legs dry and warm too. I found the best height was just below eye level so you can see over if necessary but when seated you have full protection.

JW do you mean a windscreen like this on Obsession?:
http://www.rib.net/forum/attachment....chmentid=14042

Alex

[jwalker]

Nope, nothing like. I don't have much in the way of pictures of it but I'll see what I can find.

[jwalker]

A quick sketch. It's a bit taller than in reality but you'll get the idea.