Finally finished bulkhead, boatlift & boat slung in the lift.
Picked up this 2007 26' TwinVee with twin 175 Suzuki 4strokes, Furuno GPS/Radar & Depth/Fishfinder & trailer.
Hulls in great shape, motor warranty until 5/2014.
1st shakedown run fully loaded, out 50+miles resulted in 2.79mpg @ 5000rpm avg. Which is what my son and I were looking for. Far cry from what I've been getting on my 2000 Twinvee with 2010 twin 60 Suzukis which has been getting 4.1mpg. But it is a lot more room and will be more comfortable on those offshore overnighters we seem to be doing more of lately.
(http://i307.photobucket.com/albums/nn315/rpgoerlich/Boats/BoatSlung.jpg)
Nice lift rpgoerlich and a great boat. I would think that criss crossed bracing would be required for that type of stucture, it appears to be over 14' tall at the low end.
Nice job RP. I love the boat, though you wouldn't catch me overnighting in it. After Sal's comment, I would at least check it out if you have not done so already. I think about the boat swaying in the wind and putting side sway pressure on the structure. It's worth checking out. Dominick
nice boat RP!
Thanks all.
I will be adding some cross bracing as well as some siding which will stiffin it up a bunch. Also be adding a lower dock for loading/unloading. On the right you can see my 20' TwinVee in a lift I built back in '04. Didn't want to make the same mistake, so this one is built for a 36'r ;D.
I've spent many a night out 100mi in the 20', most recent was back in March when we went out for Sword.
Went 2 for 2 , 45" throwback and a 51" we kept.
(http://i307.photobucket.com/albums/nn315/rpgoerlich/Fishing/Swordfish3-24-2012.jpg)
Good man RP: It's always a fine line making a suggestion, without insulting. We are glad you are going to brace it. We would like to see the finished product. In my opinion, you are crazy. I might go out a hundred miles on a cruise ship, but a 20 footer, uh uh not me. Call me Wuss. Dominick
Good point Dominick, that is why I started my comment by saying nice structure and boat... and they are. I don't enjoy hurting anyones feelings, just gave a suggestion from my 35 years experience in that field.
Wow RP, 100 out on a 20 footer, you're a real pirate.
I just noticed you are in CA.
I'm running out of Sargent,TX into the Gulf of Mexico.
You obviously have to pick your days weather wise in any case.
We keep a pretty close watch on wind, wave & weather patterns.
No feelins hurt here, I actually look for good constructive criticism, Appreciate all input.
I guess the word finished in my title was premature.
RP, I forgot to mention your picture, nice shot of the sword. Thanks for sharing it with us.
Sal
very nice rig!!!!!