733 Project Boat - Launch

MASATS · 18 October 2008, 02:15

Another milestone was met today with the launch of my 733. Everything started and ran pretty well. We have some Gremlins in the electrical systems. Oil pressure was a little lower than the mechanic would like. The mechanical gauge states everything is fine but the electrical gauge is a little under what we would like. The turbo is a little slow to kick in but when it does it sets you back into your seat. We suspect fuel filters and are waiting on Yanmar to fill the back order. None of the electronics have been installed and the fiberglass interior needs some compounding. The good news is she floats and will likely come home by next weekend. There is a lot more to do and the money is flowing faster than the river where she is moored but in the end she will be a good boat.

jyasaki · 20 October 2008, 17:16

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The good news is she floats

Yes, that's always a good thing.

Congrats. Looks nice.

jky

I LOVE RIBS · 04 November 2008, 08:04

Just saw your rig do you love these boats or what??

We just did a 160 mile trip around the channel islands for surf and dive and was back at the dock by 5 pm!!! then a 120 mile trip for surfing only and still back by 3pm.

I will post pics as it gets more dialed in!!

YOu will love this boat!!!

JP

jyasaki · 04 November 2008, 16:19

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Originally Posted by I LOVE RIBS

We just did a 160 mile trip around the channel islands for surf and dive and was back at the dock by 5 pm!!! then a 120 mile trip for surfing only and still back by 3pm.

Must have been traveling faster than light...

jky

I LOVE RIBS · 07 November 2008, 08:37

Sorry no surf pics top secret stuff out there

jyasaki · 07 November 2008, 16:42

Channel Islands?

Where was that arch thingie in the 2nd pic?

jky

mlynch · 08 November 2008, 13:04

I dont suppose it is moored on the caloosahatchee? Thats the only river i can think of near naples that i also happen to live on...

MASATS · 09 November 2008, 20:58

Hello Ft Myers! I have the boat behind the house on the Gordon River. But you are right the photos of the launch are in Ft Myers. I may have the boat in Ft Myers next weekend for the boat show. Look me up or send me an email if you are interested.