Cat Build Thread: Eastward Boats presents the “Wild Knights”
11-14-2018, 01:31 PM
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Originally Posted by paler
This is key, thank you for your feedback. The previous brackets I had would splash each other as you mention, they had no diverter plates and some rough angles. It was a ridiculous amount of splashing to the power heads.
I would agree that the the parasitic drag is more likely to be negligible. Even more when you consider the benefits.
If running a "hydraulic tie bar" for steering, then it makes sense to clean up the swim platform and rigg via the brackets, so much cleaner. I just always have that water ingress doubt. Maybe because my old POS pods were always flooded and it has set in my mind.
I would agree that the the parasitic drag is more likely to be negligible. Even more when you consider the benefits.
If running a "hydraulic tie bar" for steering, then it makes sense to clean up the swim platform and rigg via the brackets, so much cleaner. I just always have that water ingress doubt. Maybe because my old POS pods were always flooded and it has set in my mind.
11-14-2018, 04:51 PM
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Originally Posted by paler
I will be monitoring this thread closely! Boat looks sick!!!
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11-27-2018, 02:54 AM
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Are those gas tanks aluminum? Why not go poly?
11-27-2018, 06:43 AM
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Originally Posted by Matt B
Are those gas tanks aluminum? Why not go poly?
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11-27-2018, 02:17 PM
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Originally Posted by chum slick
Will the tank fit through the hatch?
11-29-2018, 06:49 AM
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Originally Posted by lovey80
What is the volume of those in deck ice boxes? They are aft of the fuel tanks? Ie the ones that he is standing in?
12-04-2018, 05:41 PM
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Keep up the great work Dave! Looking forward to seeing the dual livewells with the walk through transom finished up. Any calcs on the size of the livewells for UCF yet?
Also, in your original build thread, I know you were asking for input on the console door, as to side entry vs front entry, but the Aussie derailed it and made it too long to follow as to what was decided. Any pics of that? Any room for a head in there? Is it possible to make the console taller to add some headroom in the console? Also, any possibility to add an step down access in the bow in one of the sponsons to maybe add a head in there?
Also, in your original build thread, I know you were asking for input on the console door, as to side entry vs front entry, but the Aussie derailed it and made it too long to follow as to what was decided. Any pics of that? Any room for a head in there? Is it possible to make the console taller to add some headroom in the console? Also, any possibility to add an step down access in the bow in one of the sponsons to maybe add a head in there?
12-04-2018, 05:57 PM
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Originally Posted by Smoke n Mirrors
Keep up the great work Dave! Looking forward to seeing the dual livewells with the walk through transom finished up. Any calcs on the size of the livewells for UCF yet?
Also, in your original build thread, I know you were asking for input on the console door, as to side entry vs front entry, but the Aussie derailed it and made it too long to follow as to what was decided. Any pics of that? Any room for a head in there? Is it possible to make the console taller to add some headroom in the console? Also, any possibility to add an step down access in the bow in one of the sponsons to maybe add a head in there?
Also, in your original build thread, I know you were asking for input on the console door, as to side entry vs front entry, but the Aussie derailed it and made it too long to follow as to what was decided. Any pics of that? Any room for a head in there? Is it possible to make the console taller to add some headroom in the console? Also, any possibility to add an step down access in the bow in one of the sponsons to maybe add a head in there?
The door is on the side of the console. I'm going go to have a coffin box lounger infront of the console so door couldn't go there. If you wanted a front door access I'm sure Dave could do it no problem.
12-04-2018, 06:19 PM
#218
Originally Posted by UCF
I know Dave was working something out with the head in the sponson for another customer, but the boat wasnt a cc. If you had to you could put a head in the console but it wouldn't be comfortable. I'm a big guy, so I would rather have a 5 gallon with a seat on the open deck
The door is on the side of the console. I'm going go to have a coffin box lounger infront of the console so door couldn't go there. If you wanted a front door access I'm sure Dave could do it no problem.
The door is on the side of the console. I'm going go to have a coffin box lounger infront of the console so door couldn't go there. If you wanted a front door access I'm sure Dave could do it no problem.
How tall is that console? Seems like it could possibly be made a few inches taller if need be, maybe by adding some to the bottom possibly? Maybe with a forward door it can be crawled into? I dont know, guess would have to see in person, but was on a snorkel boat in Keys and they had one in a sponson, so thought maybe it could happen.
I am also looking forward to seeing your coffin box. Are you going to do any lounge seating/sun pad with back rest type? Is Easyward building it for you, or adding on from other source? Any “goodies” going in it? I always thought it would be cool to have a livewell up there for kite fishing along with a big ice hold.
Loving your build man, cant wait to see more pics!
12-04-2018, 06:54 PM
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Originally Posted by Smoke n Mirrors
Thanks UCF, I am thinking of head for my daydream future career as a wannabe charter captain (I used to mate on sportfish, and it was a requirement for any families on board...ladies must have one). In the meantime, I will need one for my wife and for when the fuel dock breakfast burritos go through me. I have an enclosed head now, and I dont think I can not have one again.
How tall is that console? Seems like it could possibly be made a few inches taller if need be, maybe by adding some to the bottom possibly? Maybe with a forward door it can be crawled into? I dont know, guess would have to see in person, but was on a snorkel boat in Keys and they had one in a sponson, so thought maybe it could happen.
I am also looking forward to seeing your coffin box. Are you going to do any lounge seating/sun pad with back rest type? Is Easyward building it for you, or adding on from other source? Any “goodies” going in it? I always thought it would be cool to have a livewell up there for kite fishing along with a big ice hold.
Loving your build man, cant wait to see more pics!
Eastward is building the coffin box. Yes going to have a lounger.
12-04-2018, 07:01 PM
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Originally Posted by Smoke n Mirrors
Thanks UCF, I am thinking of head for my daydream future career as a wannabe charter captain (I used to mate on sportfish, and it was a requirement for any families on board...ladies must have one). In the meantime, I will need one for my wife and for when the fuel dock breakfast burritos go through me. I have an enclosed head now, and I dont think I can not have one again.
How tall is that console? Seems like it could possibly be made a few inches taller if need be, maybe by adding some to the bottom possibly? Maybe with a forward door it can be crawled into? I dont know, guess would have to see in person, but was on a snorkel boat in Keys and they had one in a sponson, so thought maybe it could happen.
I am also looking forward to seeing your coffin box. Are you going to do any lounge seating/sun pad with back rest type? Is Easyward building it for you, or adding on from other source? Any “goodies” going in it? I always thought it would be cool to have a livewell up there for kite fishing along with a big ice hold.
Loving your build man, cant wait to see more pics!
Here is the size. I don't know the actual height. But you can figure what it would be like with a head. It is doable, but not comfortable.
