1981 Double Eagle gets a second chance

[DanJ]

Put some glass on the stringers today.

 

[Steade]

Nice pod! What made you go full width?

Thanks. The previous owner had it done full width by Eaglecraft Marine in Campbell River. Nice to have some extra hull in the water and works very well.

 

[myles]

Thanks. The previous owner had it done full width by Eaglecraft Marine in Campbell River. Nice to have some extra hull in the water and works very well.

Makes sense to me. More stern lift, a better design than just a pod hand down for the 18-20'boat range. Must fly with the 200hp.

 

[DanJ]

Yesterday I had a good chat with the company that will be building my pod. We will be going with a full floatation set up. Should be ready to start on it 1st week in June.

 

[DanJ]

Filled in the drain hole and put down the final coat of primer. Also gave her a bit of a clean up. Not going to be to fussy on the outside until the inside is done.

 

[ChilliSpoons]

Are you going to stay with the classic mustard yellow it change it up?

 

[DanJ]

Are you going to stay with the classic mustard yellow it change it up?

The Yellow will be painted white. The sides I am not 100% sure yet. I am going to do a test spray on the transom to see if I like the Sapphire Blue from Interlux.

 

[DanJ]

So I did the Sapphire Blue from Interlux on the transom to see if I liked it. Well the short answer is no. So I got out the sandpaper and got to work. After that I put another coat of primer down.

 

[DanJ]

Had to take the trailer in for a VIN number to be attached so I can put insurance on it.

 

[adrian1991]

Looks like the axles need to move forward a foot Whats the tonge weight?

 

[Doubleheader]

Looks like the axles need to move forward a foot Whats the tonge weight?

Reach looks maxed out to the rear. Once power is on there hung 32” off the back might be just right?

 

[DanJ]

Reach looks maxed out to the rear. Once power is on there hung 32” off the back might be just right?

Yea I am not going to adjust anything until the boat is done and I know how everything sits.

 

[DanJ]

Looks like the axles need to move forward a foot Whats the tonge weight?

Not sure what the tongue weight is but once the motors are on and the new windows are in I will check it.

 

[DanJ]

Put some Interlux bildge coat down picture is after the first coat. I am putting on 3 coats.

 

[DanJ]

Took the boat and dropped it off to have the pod built. I asked the builder to take some pictures as he went so I post on here.

 

[buzzbomb]

Wright on Dan exciting times. She’s gonna be a machine and a half!!

 

[DanJ]

So here is a little update. The boat has been at the welders for over a month waiting to get the pod done. The combination of them being very busy and also a tough time getting the quantity of aluminum they need for all their customers projects has put them behind schedule. They are trying to get it done for next week fingers crossed.

 

[YachtMech]

So here is a little update. The boat has been at the welders for over a month waiting to get the pod done. The combination of them being very busy and also a tough time getting the quantity of aluminum they need for all their customers projects has put them behind schedule. They are trying to get it done for next week fingers crossed.

The pain is real, throughout all industries right now, parts and materials in all sectors are in short supply, I can't even begin to calculate the hours lost this year due to lack of parts and materials. Be patient and let them know you understand the delays, that kind of attitude will go a long way in the future for other work.

 

[DanJ]

Here is an update, I went to pick up the boat today to take it to either Lifetimer Boats or DSS welding in Duncan as both places said they could have it built in a week, after almost two months I hopped in my truck and went to go hook her up and take her to Duncan. To my surprise It was in the shop. I had driven past on Sunday and it was still sitting in the same spot I had left it. Best news I heard was it will be ready Thursday. Now I can move on with the rest of the build.

 

[adrian1991]

Here is an update, I went to pick up the boat today to take it to either Lifetimer Boats or DSS welding in Duncan as both places said they could have it built in a week, after almost two months I hopped in my truck and went to go hook her up and take her to Duncan. To my surprise It was in the shop. I had driven past on Sunday and it was still sitting in the same spot I had left it. Best news I heard was it will be ready Thursday. Now I can move on with the rest of the build.

Is that at whisky creek?