Subject: Kingfisher: ATTN Barry Date: Wed, 15 May 2002 09:50:08 -1200
My two sons and I began this project last year and registered our project in October. We extended it to 19' which just fit inside the work area. As soon as the steering installation is complete, we will be ready to launch. I have equipped the boat with a dual system for safety. I have two independent fuel, electrical and power systems in case one has a problem the other will see us through. Many stories and disasters are told about traveling and fishing in Fiji waters. The waters here justify the added expense of a duel system. Fuel tanks are installed under the cockpit. I had to modify the stock fuel tanks I ordered by catalog for they were 1/2 inch to large. If I had purchased them first I could have adjusted the frames to accommodate their size.
I have twin 40 hp Mercury outboards ready to mount. I have a temporary trailer but the weight of the boat will require a heavier model. I modified the casting deck to make the cockpit larger in the bow. The new configuration makes the casting deck into seating. I also built an anchor well in the bow.
I modified the storage area under the front seat of the control console by insulating it with Styrofoam and making it into a ice chest. A small drain was installed in the side. I found the plans very easy to follow and the materials list extremely valuable.
I hope the attached photos tell our story.
James D. Johnson South Pacific Field Director Church of the Nazarene Suva, FIJI
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Subject: Kingfisher Update Date: Tue, 09 Jan 2001 19:04:53 -0800
Dear Glen-L
It's been a while since we updated and we would like to do so now.
The trailer has been completed and the hull is now sitting on the trailer. The trailer is a single axel design and is fitted with bronze disk surge brakes. It turned out well and was worth the wait. The boat now has the cabin installed and painted. The windshield is still rough. We anticipate the safety glass will be ready to be installed thus completing the windshield installation in a week. With this done, the outside will be complete. We are now starting to work up the inside starting with the dashboard and the seating arrangement. We are also in the process of trying to locate a late model 150 HP outboard. We anticipate the launch date to be sometime in May, 2001.
Thanks Alan Bailey
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Subject: photo's KINGFISHER Date: Wed, 28 Jul 1999 From:Paul Kroone
Hello all at GLEN-L
Last year (May 1998) we, C. Hogervorst & JP Wolf from Holland, completed our building of the "Kingfisher". We want to thank you for the plans. Those were very detailed. We finished the project in one year. The boat is powered by 80 hp, and makes a speed 30 knots. Instead of white oak we used playwood 22 mm to build frames. Greetings from holland.
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