Eagle One

skip · August 04, 2008, 17:53:41 CET

Couple of pictues of my boat being prepared.

benri · August 04, 2008, 18:50:03 CET

Nice pics skip. I have a feeling I might be asking for a couple of lessons!

shanook · August 04, 2008, 18:59:16 CET

good job skip.it was hard work but well worth it. well done...

Gazzetta · August 04, 2008, 20:26:51 CET

Good job mate !! Nice boat

Chris

skip · August 04, 2008, 22:50:19 CET

In fact wouldn't have got it done if it wasn't for Tony letting me utilise a space in his garage, his equipment, jacks, stones, wood and his overall patience and guidance during the process including some encouragement when I was slacking off :p

Thanks again Shanook.

shanook · August 04, 2008, 23:27:39 CET

hehhe it was fun watching u sweat it out mate. It was also nice to see so many other MFF members lending a hand when u needed it.

shanook · August 04, 2008, 23:28:10 CET

some more boat pictures will be nice

bigboy · August 04, 2008, 23:42:18 CET

Beautiful boat skip prosit it looks great for trolling

Im thinking of getting a bucanneer or something similar in the range of 20 - 24ft

benri · August 05, 2008, 08:14:51 CET

Hi Bigboy. what are your feelings about buccaneer? What do you think about them? I've heard that they're next/in line with Kaptan but don't really know about them.

skip · August 05, 2008, 08:26:59 CET

20-24ft is a nice bigboy but running costs really start to spike due to the horsepower needed as the boat gets bigger and heavier. It does of course depend what engine you put in it and what speed you are willing to compromise on but given the high cost of diesel some research is needed. Outboards are still very expensive in my opinion for what they are.

EmicMalta · August 05, 2008, 08:48:01 CET

very nice boat ski. We saw it in action on sunday and simong told me about its performance. Was really nice in the water and as for the power it looks really good.

Buddhagrass · August 05, 2008, 09:36:01 CET

Such an amazing boat. Saw it at the competition and said to myself "Now that's a boat I would like to have"

benri · August 05, 2008, 09:42:32 CET

Hi Skip..... All these positive comments you're making me think twice! :-)

EmicMalta · August 05, 2008, 09:56:23 CET

benri before buying is better to think more then twice

bigboy · August 05, 2008, 09:57:44 CET

Skip if i will make one i will surely go for a diesel inboard ingine as i will be using it for profetional fishing mainly being longlining for swordfish, bottom longlines & pistin and also octopus pots. As for engines i will either go for a volvo penta 4 cylinder or else a Perkins 6 cylinder as i know their performance and they give out great power at low rpm. With around 1500 rpm on a 24ft fiber boat you easyly get about 8knots which is perfect for me. Then there is alsa a dillema if i would have to put an auxiliary engine but i think that will be a must maybe a 3 cylinder will make just fine.