Wow!

Fantastic, glad to hear it is moving forward and the end is in sight for
you.

Fair winds,

Bryan

"Glenn Ashmore" wrote in message
news:hM82g.3923$iF3.3641@dukeread01...
I plead guilty to website neglect. While I have lots of pictures to post,
between building the boat and trying to earn enough money to pay for it I
just haven't had time to update it.

To summarize the progress, the engine is installed but it is the new JH4
which runs at 3000 RPM WOT and requires a 20" prop rather than 3800 with
an 18" prop like the JH3 I had planned on so I had to grind out the prop
strut and move it back 4" to get clearance for the larger prop. Not easy
when you have to squeeze into the lazerette and lay on the fuel tanks to
get to it. The good part is that it forced me to loose about 15 pounds so
I could fit in there.

Traveler arch is installed, faired and primed. Cockpit is closed up and
cabin top is faired and primed. Teak side decking is started but will
take most of the summer to finish. All electrical and plumbing is done
including ripping out the 2/0 to the big house alternator and replacing it
with 350MCM. Plumbing is complete except setting the fixtures. Bow
rollers/stem fitting is complete, polished and fitted in place. All
hatches and portlights are fitted but will not be bedded until the cabin
top is painted. Refrigerator and freezer are installed along with their
compressors.

From here on out, besides the teak side decks and companionway drop board
slots, it is all sanding and varnishing and details, details, details!

Not quite time to book the preacher and order the beer for the launching
party but as Gen. Westmoreland said, "there is light at the end of the
tunnel". :-)

--
Glenn Ashmore

I'm building a 45' cutter in strip/composite. Watch my progress (or lack
there of) at: http://www.rutuonline.com
Shameless Commercial Division: http://www.spade-anchor-us.com

"Bryan" wrote in message
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Have not seen updates at Glenns site. Anyone know what is going on?