Never build a boat, story of the Ho-Hum

[Tracy]

With the cabin done, I finally started on the seakeeper install last weekend.
The seakeeper generates up to 10G of force to stabilize the boat. If it isn't mounted well, it will either rip itself out or rip a hole in the hull.
I double plated the existing hull, then added twice as many gussets. Notched the gussets and plated the top to make a flat mounting surface.

 

[Tracy]

With the floor welded in place and solid, I was finally able to test fit everything today.
It fits, it all has to come back out to secure the mounting plate, but everything fits.
It has 1/4" clearance on each side dropping down and has a 1/2" clearance to the deck above it.
Next weekend I will get the mounting plate secured and finally start the wiring and plumbing.

 

[johndiver999]

WOW

 

[rob.mwpropane]

That is amazing.

 

[Boarderguy]

If the boats a rocking, something very bad has happened... wait, that's not how that goes

 

[lowwall]

What started as a simple cut out half the boat, install a seakeeper, weld boat back together...

Amazing work. But I think you need to recheck the definition of "simple".

 

[Tracy]

Amazing work. But I think you need to recheck the definition of "simple".

It would have been much simpler than the route I chose to take.

 

[Cthippo]

So is that a giant gyro?

 

[johndiver999]

When you get this mod done, it will almost be time to build another boat and make it the way you want it this time..LOL. I've never been on a boat with a sea keeper, guess I need richer friends.

 

[Tracy]

So is that a giant gyro?

Basically, yes.
It keeps the boat stable instead of rocking with the waves.