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Re: A Tasmanian experience

Posted: 23 Nov 2010, 21:18
by Chivs
Rear deck work, also shows rudder stock and bracket for the hydraulic steering arm I am going to use.

Re: A Tasmanian experience

Posted: 23 Nov 2010, 21:22
by Chivs
Frame work for benches, when Dad had Tomboy there were two benches in the cabin similar to this, the idea is to be able to camp overnight in the future, weather permitting!

Re: A Tasmanian experience

Posted: 23 Nov 2010, 21:31
by Chivs
Took a long time to work out a pattern for the windscreen. Made to look similar to the original cabin, the frame is King Billy pine and shows the work done to shape it to fit the bow in the deck.

Re: A Tasmanian experience

Posted: 23 Nov 2010, 21:36
by Chivs
Interior shot, shows windscreen with tinted glass fitted, bulkhead previously fitted with blackwood rail over the top.

Re: A Tasmanian experience

Posted: 23 Nov 2010, 21:43
by Chivs
Four bolt main 350 Chev in the process of being secured to engine beds. Mechanic friend Glen Abbott of Mechanical and Marine Services did all the engine fitting work. When he did the wiring he used a trailer plug connection so if and when the engine may have to be removed it will be just a matter of unplugging the plug rather than disconnecting various, multiple wires etc.

Re: A Tasmanian experience

Posted: 23 Nov 2010, 21:46
by Chivs
Template made to make A frame to hold/support prop shaft.

Re: A Tasmanian experience

Posted: 23 Nov 2010, 21:50
by Chivs
Exhausts through transom, rudder and prop, might as well put it in the water and see if it floats!

Re: A Tasmanian experience

Posted: 23 Nov 2010, 21:55
by Chivs
18/4/09 first time in the water and it floats and goes.

Re: A Tasmanian experience

Posted: 23 Nov 2010, 21:58
by Chivs
Just another angle with the happy crew, Glen Abbott and yours truly. Cheers.

Re: A Tasmanian experience

Posted: 23 Nov 2010, 22:03
by Chivs
Bit of nostalgia for you. This photo is of George Elliot, previous owner of Tomboy, note the plaque to the right of the picture.