Country Dave’s Lowe 1752 modification/restoration project.

[smackdaddy53]

Fabricating my tunnel, ordering custom sponsons and cutting out/welding the tunnel are the next stepping stones. Gotta weld on the float pods first because the tunnel will be partially welded to (between) them.

 

[Country Dave]

smackdaddy53 » 34 minutes ago[/url]"]Fabricating my tunnel, ordering custom sponsons and cutting out/welding the tunnel are the next stepping stones. Gotta weld on the float pods first because the tunnel will be partially welded to (between) them.

Very cool bro my next build will be a tunnel,

Not sure when that’s going to be but I have a pretty cool idea that I haven’t seen yet. I have a good working knowledge about tunnel hulls but I’m by no means an expert. Before I start it though I will immerse myself in the study and design of tunnel hulls.

I want to learn everything about them. The last thing I want is to put time, money, and effort in a project and not have it perform perfectly. I will be keeping a close eye on your build. I’m sure it’s going to be sweet. :mrgreen:

 

[smackdaddy53]

smackdaddy53 » 34 minutes ago[/url]"]Fabricating my tunnel, ordering custom sponsons and cutting out/welding the tunnel are the next stepping stones. Gotta weld on the float pods first because the tunnel will be partially welded to (between) them.

Very cool bro my next build will be a tunnel,

Not sure when that’s going to be but I have a pretty cool idea that I haven’t seen yet. I have a good working knowledge about tunnel hulls but I’m by no means an expert. Before I start it though I will immerse myself in the study and design of tunnel hulls.

I want to learn everything about them. The last thing I want is to put time, money, and effort in a project and not have it perform perfectly. I will be keeping a close eye on your build. I’m sure it’s going to be sweet. :mrgreen:

Im designing it exactly like outboard jets recommends. Jet tunnels are more fickle than women from what I hear.

 

[Country Dave]

smackdaddy53 wrote “Im designing it exactly like outboard jets recommends. Jet tunnels are more fickle than women from what I hear”

More fickle than a woman, LMAO I don’t know about all that. It does remind me a a funny joke though. I think I will post it in the Short Stories and Humor section o the forum.

 

[Country Dave]

I got some goodies yesterday from Yamaha,

Oil and filter, new thermostat and poppet vale “New design” the old design went in the bore and would get stuck. The new design is beveled and blocks off the passage from the outside. New poppet valve spring and gasket and a new in the motor secondary fuel filter, and last but not least a new TAC.

I wanted the TAC that would give me the idiot lights. It’s better than nothing. In spite of next to no help from Yamaha I figured out I can power the warning light up in the gauge and tap in to the ground circuits for the oil pressure switch and water over temp and have a functional gauge. I have to make my own harness but it’s not a big deal.

I also have my cylinder head temp gauge but I was concerned how well it would hold up in a marine environment. It’s really an automotive application so I have to figure out a way to keep it sealed up. I have an extra fuel gauge from another project that I didn’t use so I’m going to see if I can gut it and put the cylinder head temp display inside.

I'm going to revamp the console as well.

 

[bigwave]

Horay idiot lights for idiot's.........looking good dave........you got a light for catching snook...... :mrgreen:

 

[Badbagger]

Looks like you're coming down to the finish line =D> =D>

 

[Country Dave]

Hey thanks guys,

I’m in the office today so I won’t be able to make any progress but I’m sure I will play around with it a little bit tomorrow. The weather has been really bad so it’s limiting my opportunities as well.

I was able to modify the extra fuel gauge I had to house the cylinder head temp display. Just have to put the finishing touches on that. I’ll be revamping the console probably going to change the gauge configuration. I’d say the build is about 80% not counting the pooling platform I still need to build and the Seadek.

 

[Country Dave]

My short list,

“Finish cylinder head temp display” Black out the inside of gauge housing and reassemble the gauge.

“Measure and cut template for console face” Figure out gauge configuration.

“Cut new faceplate from template and mount to console” Drill holes for gauges and 12 volt outlet.

“Mount battery switch and fuse block on a piece of starboard cutout and mount that inside of the console”

I’m going to mount my livewell timer on the front flat face of the console above the door opening to the side. I don’t have the timer or the helm for the steering yet I should have them soon. :mrgreen:

O and then, wiring wiring wiring :LOL2:

 

[Badbagger]

You're on it =D> =D>

 

[Country Dave]

Played around a little bit with the gauges and console yesterday,

I was able to get the cylinder head temp display into the old fuel gauge I had laying around. So I’m now going from an old generic TAC with nothing to a new Yamaha TAC with low oil pressure and engine overheat illumination warnings.

I’m also going to 4 small gauges from 3 by adding the cylinder head temp to the mix. “Volts” “Fuel” “water pressure” and “Cylinder head temp” This is what the new faceplate will look like. This is the template. Not sure what material I will use yet.

 

[bigwave]

I say use a piece of carbon fiber......smoke grey or black....that stuff looks nice and will accent the console.

 

[Country Dave]

bigwave » Today, 08:50[/url]"]I say use a piece of carbon fiber......smoke grey or black....that stuff looks nice and will accent the console.

Thanks bro,

I like the carbon look but it’s expensive and hard to shape and cut without cracking. I think might just make it out of DP. It might look cool since the riser is trimmed in it as well.

 

[Badbagger]

Looking really sweet Dave and there's also Starboard.

 

[bigwave]

Country Dave » 49 minutes ago[/url]"]

bigwave » Today, 08:50[/url]"]I say use a piece of carbon fiber......smoke grey or black....that stuff looks nice and will accent the console.

Thanks bro,

I like the carbon look but it’s expensive and hard to shape and cut without cracking. I think might just make it out of DP. It might look cool since the riser is trimmed in it as well.

That would look bad ass too.....did not even think of the DP.

 

[Country Dave]

Badbagger » Today, 14:17[/url]"]Looking really sweet Dave and there's also Starboard.

Bro I was also considering starboard. I used that on my Mako and it turned out pretty good. I think I’m going to try the DP. Might look cool.

 

[Country Dave]

Chipping away at it,

I decided to go with DP for the face plate and I think it turned out ok. Should have my livewell timer and Baystar steering in the next couple of days so I can keep moving forward. I also got my little LED nav lights from attwood today. They will mount on the side of the console in the upper forward corners.

 

[bigwave]

I like it Dave, it really accents the console, the riser turned out good too....... =D>

 

[Badbagger]

I'll second that, great work.

 

[Country Dave]

Hey thanks guys,

Yeh I think it looks pretty good. I have a bit more to do. I have to mount the livewell timer, NAV lights, battery switch, fuse box, the steering helm “when I get it” and the rod holders. Then I a bunch of wiring. :LOL2: