Need info on my new 36" fishing boat build
05-27-2007, 03:09 PM
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Need info on my new 36" fishing boat build
I am buying a Scottish style fishing boat pictures below
It is the hull only the measurements
Length 36”
Beam 11 ½”
I need some info on how to construct the deck and cabin and any additional info some pictures of your boats would really help to give me an idea
Also what size electric motor to run in it (will a 600 size motor with built in fan be ok)
It is the hull only the measurements
Length 36”
Beam 11 ½”
I need some info on how to construct the deck and cabin and any additional info some pictures of your boats would really help to give me an idea
Also what size electric motor to run in it (will a 600 size motor with built in fan be ok)
05-28-2007, 04:48 AM
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RE: Need info on my new 36" fishing boat build
Hi Bry,
I'm affraid I cant help you with pictures, as I don't own a fishing boat, but in general, the deck rests on a strip, glued inside the hull, if needed supported by cross-beams.
I'm sure other boaters can help with pictures of that.
As for propulsion; what's the maximum size prop that will fit?
Judging by the pics, my guess is something like 2" ?
In order to be able to run such a prop on a 600 motor, you'd need a reduction, as the 600 revs too high, and doesn't have the torque.
As I'm dead against screaming gears in a scale boat, I'd suggest something else.
The hull can carry enough weight, so a car fan-motor would work just fine.
The scrapyard is your source.
These motors have an enourmous amount of torque, low power consumption and will run your trawler al day on a 12V battery, from dead slow to hull speed.
I've watercooled the brushholders and the can, as this motor wil power an MTB model, but I doubt if your trawler will require watercooling for the motor.
Next to it is a 900 type motor for size comparison.
Another option would be a surplus Xerox (or other copier) motor like the ones in the second picture, also big torque motors with 11-pole armatures, that will run very smooth in a scale ship.
Regards, Jan.
I'm affraid I cant help you with pictures, as I don't own a fishing boat, but in general, the deck rests on a strip, glued inside the hull, if needed supported by cross-beams.
I'm sure other boaters can help with pictures of that.
As for propulsion; what's the maximum size prop that will fit?
Judging by the pics, my guess is something like 2" ?
In order to be able to run such a prop on a 600 motor, you'd need a reduction, as the 600 revs too high, and doesn't have the torque.
As I'm dead against screaming gears in a scale boat, I'd suggest something else.
The hull can carry enough weight, so a car fan-motor would work just fine.
The scrapyard is your source.
These motors have an enourmous amount of torque, low power consumption and will run your trawler al day on a 12V battery, from dead slow to hull speed.
I've watercooled the brushholders and the can, as this motor wil power an MTB model, but I doubt if your trawler will require watercooling for the motor.
Next to it is a 900 type motor for size comparison.
Another option would be a surplus Xerox (or other copier) motor like the ones in the second picture, also big torque motors with 11-pole armatures, that will run very smooth in a scale ship.
Regards, Jan.
05-29-2007, 04:34 PM
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RE: Need info on my new 36" fishing boat build
Are you buying this from Wear Boats on e bay?
I don't know the scale you are building to so my instructions will vary according the that.
The first thing I do is sand the inside of the hull to get it even and remove the release agent.
Then I measure down on the inside a specific dimension which would be about waist high scale wise and draw a line all the way around the inside of the hull.
To the underside of the line I glue a quarter square piece of wood and use that for my deck support.
Once I determine where I need access points I glue in the cross support beams adding deck curve if needed.
I use aircraft ply for a deck and normally plank over that. You may not choose to build this way.
For motors and reduction of speed I use belt drives as they are quieter. The previous poster had good suggestions about which motor to use.
From this point on it is pretty much up to you how you want the boat to look.
Here is a link to a site that has many trawler photos they may help.
http://www.trawlerphotos.co.uk/
This is a good forum that can help you with a Scottish style fishing boat. Davie Tait is the man for this.
http://www.modelboatmayhem.co.uk/forum/index.php
If I can help any further I will be glad to do so.
Tug
I don't know the scale you are building to so my instructions will vary according the that.
The first thing I do is sand the inside of the hull to get it even and remove the release agent.
Then I measure down on the inside a specific dimension which would be about waist high scale wise and draw a line all the way around the inside of the hull.
To the underside of the line I glue a quarter square piece of wood and use that for my deck support.
Once I determine where I need access points I glue in the cross support beams adding deck curve if needed.
I use aircraft ply for a deck and normally plank over that. You may not choose to build this way.
For motors and reduction of speed I use belt drives as they are quieter. The previous poster had good suggestions about which motor to use.
From this point on it is pretty much up to you how you want the boat to look.
Here is a link to a site that has many trawler photos they may help.
http://www.trawlerphotos.co.uk/
This is a good forum that can help you with a Scottish style fishing boat. Davie Tait is the man for this.
http://www.modelboatmayhem.co.uk/forum/index.php
If I can help any further I will be glad to do so.
Tug
