November 24, 2004
Over the past few months, much progress has been made on the hull. Although the external appearance has changed little, the internals of the boat are quickly coming together.
Specifically, Dixon practically has the boat plumbed! Per the original boat set-up, interface panels have been installed in which all oil, water, fuel, and electrical lines will connect through. This allows for having solid boat plumbing, and quick access releases of engine plumbing which allow for quick engine changes. Further, all connections are different sizes, end types, etc. to prevent hooking up the wrong hose in the wrong location.
The plumbing is either High-Pressure metal braided rubber hose or pushlock rubber hose. Each hose is measured and fitted individually. The boat will have an electric water pump to pressurize the water system before the boat starts running (and check valves on the outlets).
The oil system has a scavenge filter, cooler, pump, and tank. The fuel system also has an external pump and filter, as does the ADI system. Full systems schematics will be posted at a later time. A walk-though of the plumbing is provided in this updated, starting at the right rear side of the engine and working around the engine counter clockwise.
David is making progress with the dash. In the next few weeks the dash will be installed in the cowl, along with all gauges.
To cover the shaft (running through the cockpit) a series of aluminum panels is being employed. Towards the front, a composite shell will be built as the shape is not conducive to aluminum forming. Ryan is working on this project at school (nice study break from finals!).
Read MoreSpecifically, Dixon practically has the boat plumbed! Per the original boat set-up, interface panels have been installed in which all oil, water, fuel, and electrical lines will connect through. This allows for having solid boat plumbing, and quick access releases of engine plumbing which allow for quick engine changes. Further, all connections are different sizes, end types, etc. to prevent hooking up the wrong hose in the wrong location.
The plumbing is either High-Pressure metal braided rubber hose or pushlock rubber hose. Each hose is measured and fitted individually. The boat will have an electric water pump to pressurize the water system before the boat starts running (and check valves on the outlets).
The oil system has a scavenge filter, cooler, pump, and tank. The fuel system also has an external pump and filter, as does the ADI system. Full systems schematics will be posted at a later time. A walk-though of the plumbing is provided in this updated, starting at the right rear side of the engine and working around the engine counter clockwise.
David is making progress with the dash. In the next few weeks the dash will be installed in the cowl, along with all gauges.
To cover the shaft (running through the cockpit) a series of aluminum panels is being employed. Towards the front, a composite shell will be built as the shape is not conducive to aluminum forming. Ryan is working on this project at school (nice study break from finals!).
