A new 730 Willard in the making! - Page 2

qymqdec · 17 January 2013, 05:07

very good design! I think it would be better with some tiniest change in the blue ring part of console and so that ankles and legs would not hit the two baffles.

RyanPratt · 22 February 2013, 02:48

The baffles are to bolt the seat into they are covered once the suspension seat is installed.

RyanPratt · 22 February 2013, 18:17

So we have her in the bay and have rolled her over on her back to start with the bottom. :15 and an overhead rail and two chain hoists and 180 degrees later. So nice to have the right tools!

Bigtalljv · 07 March 2013, 01:36

I used 12 college offensive lineman to flip mine

I played at the university here in town so after a workout one weekend they swung by and I happened to have 6 pizzas too. I bolted some framing on so that it could roll all at the same level of the tow post.

Sorry its been so long but here are my buddies truck bed tiedowns. He could make them out of stainless he said. He cuts all the parts on a CNC plasma table. They bolt in from the bottom so that might be a problem depending on where exactly you'd want them. They are open enough that dirt and such can drain down through them.

Jason

RyanPratt · 16 March 2013, 01:43

So we have bolted the extension on and will start on glassing it together now. Really incredible how these brackets match the hull!

RyanPratt · 16 March 2013, 01:44

Jason, those are cool but i think i will stick with the track or maybe the bolts. really dont want a spot for water to get into my bilge.

RyanPratt · 14 April 2013, 15:54

Done, ready for paint.

Squid Boat · 14 April 2013, 16:48

Outstanding mate.

Cheers, Squid

RyanPratt · 27 April 2013, 21:16

Updated pictures Part 1

RyanPratt · 27 April 2013, 21:18

Picture update part 2

Bigtalljv · 03 May 2013, 17:05

so what exactly are you doing up front there? Is that going to be a raised section or a giant compartment lid? I was thinking about moving my existing hatch back so I could build a raised anchor locker like some of the newer willards and zodiacs have.

jason

ncp · 03 May 2013, 17:37

Quote:

Originally Posted by Bigtalljv

I was thinking about moving my existing hatch back so I could build a raised anchor locker like some of the newer Willards and Zodiacs have.

Sorry Ryan, not to derail, but I love that Idea Jason. I've been trying to figure out if it's feasible. My anchor locker doesn't need to be that big and then, by splitting in two, the rear compartment could be dry storage!!!

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ncp · 03 May 2013, 22:51

Ryan, I noticed that you kept the front lifting points on when you stripped the deck. Any reason? Are you ever going to lift it with a four point harness?

The reason that I ask is that I think that I'd like to remove mine. I really don't ever see using my 730 as a tender will never need to lift it by those front eyelets. And, I've tripped over them too many times to count! Removable? Thoughts?

Thanks!

Bigtalljv · 03 May 2013, 23:21

Having poked a camera below decks removing those lifting points would be quite a task. Although i guess since its all fiberglass you can cut your way in and repair without too much trouble.

They are quite an asset though. Depending on where you live a hoist can be way easier than a sling if there is no ramp.

If you plan on owning the boat forever then go for it. I'm keeping mine because I have hoisting options....

I have considered building a removable raised deck up front though. Some place for the family to sprawl out on the lake days. I think I'd cover the lifting eyes with it to save the kids feet.

RyanPratt · 04 May 2013, 00:06

I have looked into removing them and I can get my pneumatic tool in their so i would say 1-2hrs and they would be out . Having said that i like the option of pulling it out with rings. Will i ever use them?

I will be raising the fore deck and adding a large hatch.

RyanPratt · 04 May 2013, 00:15

We got our new tank in today. We had it designed as a single tank around 160 Gallons but had a bulkhead welded in to it at 30" so we now have two tanks in one. a 110gallon tank and a 50 gallon reserve.

ncp · 04 May 2013, 00:23

http://www.rib.net/forum/f45/hoist-l...tml#post533898

So we're not cluttering Ryan's thread.

RyanPratt · 21 May 2013, 22:23

decided the way the rigging tubes, steering, fuel vents and bilges exited the transom was just not cool or clean. So i carved out what i thought would be a nice clean exit point for all transom exits. Came out really cool i think. We made a mold off the plug then pulled out a new piece, glassed it in and the end results should be cool when all rigging is in.

RyanPratt · 23 May 2013, 00:35

We have built a bellow deck aft storage compartment and rigging chase. We raised the floor 3" to keep gear out of water then added a new aft bulkhead and sealed compartment and weep holes running from stringers.