Malahini by Ian Gruber (aka Iggy), Leduc, AB

Malahini by Ian Gruber (aka Iggy), Leduc, AB

Posted by Iggy on Jul 5th 2012

Here is my photo gallery of my Glen-L.com Malahini build "Old Black Rum", her maiden voyage was on June 16th, 2012. The step-by-step build diary is located on Glen-L's boatbuilder forum website here: http://www.glen-l.com/phpBB2/viewtopic.php?f=17&t=8124 A few quick stats:
  • Old Black Rum is named after our favorite drink and namesake song by the band "Great Big Sea"
  • Framing lumber & trim is quartersawn African Sapelle
  • Plywood hull & deck is Meranti BS1088 Hydrotech plywood
  • Engine is a 1989 Mariner 90 HP with a retro-painted cover
  • Hull is built per stock plans with 1 modification only:  I increased the transom angle by 5 degree's to avoid shimming the motor mount based on feedback from other Malahini builders.  It was a good decision and performs well with the modification.
  • From first concept to completion took 2 years and 10 months.
  • My launch video is located here:  http://youtu.be/vGZKuYxOKTo
  • Seats 5 adults comfortably
  • Rear bench uses a rolling/pin hardware that I got custom made to allow the bench to move easily from the rear (forward facing) for comfortable travel to the back of the front seats (aft facing) for spotting/towing.
  • Hull is painted with Supermarine Urethane, Satin Finish
  • Top speed is 40.8 mph at 5,500 rpm
  • Worth every second it took to make!
  • $13,783  Total Build w/Engine & Hardware Cost (not including labour, trailor, tools or accessories)