i550

[timber]

YIKES, I was away for a couple days and had no idea that my post caused a huge shit slinging brawl.

However, I have to say that from reading the posts TTB was unfairly set upon. the E7 was not run down in any way. The i550 has shown surprising speed in certain conditions and points of sail. That's all.

 

[BeerDidClam]

The i550 has shown surprising speed in certain conditions.

even the KIT got here quick! Thanks bro.

nice job on the cuts and some very, very decent quality ply!!!!

'preciate it!

clammie

hull 87

 

[Markb]

The i550 has shown surprising speed in certain conditions and points of sail. That's all.

How do you know?? Ever seen or sailed one

 

[LuvMuscle]

The TTB goes alright with the kite up in 30knots...until the rudder breaks

Was quite funny something like this...

Bang *&^%(&^$! the rudders gone, crash broach, laugh giggle laugh, OK pull all the sails down before we capsize.

 

[Tokyo Trash Baby]

The TTB goes alright with the kite up in 30knots...until the rudder breaksWas quite funny something like this...

Bang *&^%(&^$! the rudders gone, crash broach, laugh giggle laugh, OK pull all the sails down before we capsize.

haha! that was a pretty funny day. with the boat on its ear and you letting every rope in a cleat off until it came back up haha!

 

[GybeSet]

The i550 has shown surprising speed in certain conditions and points of sail. That's all.

How do you know?? Ever seen or sailed one

i'm thinking he's seen one ?

even the i550 designer sourced one off of him

 

[solvacc]

i'm thinking he's seen one ?
even the i550 designer sourced one off of him

Timber, man you are always startin' somethin'. Don't sweat it! When we get a few of these puppy's built in the states, we'll be able to make our own speed comparisons. 'Till then, we'll have to put up with other people's accounts half way 'round the world. And, of course, TTB's opinion will count the most (regardless of what anyone else says) 'cause he built Hull #1, . We should know soon enough...

http://i550peregrine.blogspot.com/

http://i550pipedream.blogspot.com/

 

[BeerDidClam]

Timber, man you are always startin' somethin'. Don't sweat it! When we get a few of these puppy's built in the states, we'll be able to make our own speed comparisons. 'Till then, we'll have to put up with other people's accounts half way 'round the world. And, of course, TTB's opinion will count the most (regardless of what anyone else says) 'cause he built Hull #1, . We should know soon enough...
http://i550peregrine.blogspot.com/

http://i550pipedream.blogspot.com/

dont forget hull 87

http://www.nbayracing.com/i550Build.htm

 

[kmac17]

dont forget hull 87
http://www.nbayracing.com/i550Build.htm

Glad to see your kit made it in one piece. That is excellent news. Can't wait to see your boat stitched together. Definitely a fun day when you see your hull together.

Kevin i550 #074.

 

[TexLex]

Looks like a good time for a roll call! Let's see how many we can get!

Peregrine

Hull # 030

Houston, Texas

http://i550peregrine.blogspot.com/

Current State: Hull stitched together. Currently filleting and taping internal seams.

 

[kmac17]

Looks like a good time for a roll call! Let's see how many we can get!

pipeDream

Hull #074

Chicago, IL

http://i550pipedream.blogspot.com/

Current State:

Hull stitched. filleted and taped.

Frames fitted, filleted and taped. (all zip ties clipped)

Fitting bunks, stringers and stem this weekend.

Also working on keel bulb.

View of boat on cradle ready for bunks and stringers.



Keel bulb halves. Ready for drilling.



Required cute kid posing with the boat.

 

[BeerDidClam]

Definitely a fun day when you see your hull together.

yeah, cant wait.

really quite jealous of you and TexLex....but I'll get there.....er......one day. :lol:

 

[BarePoles]

pipeDreamHull #074

Chicago, IL

http://i550pipedream.blogspot.com/

Current State:

Hull stitched. filleted and taped.

Frames fitted, filleted and taped. (all zip ties clipped)

Fitting bunks, stringers and stem this weekend.

Also working on keel bulb.

View of boat on cradle ready for bunks and stringers.

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Keel bulb halves. Ready for drilling.

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Required cute kid posing with the boat.

View attachment 78136

Kmac,

The boat looks great. One question what version are you building and why is there a full piece of ply where you would enter the cabin? Do you cut that hole later or do you enter the cabin through a hole in the companionway roof?

 

[kmac17]

Kmac,
The boat looks great. One question what version are you building and why is there a full piece of ply where you would enter the cabin? Do you cut that hole later or do you enter the cabin through a hole in the companionway roof?

I'm building the "long cockpit" version. So the keel raises through the cockpit sole just behind the companionway. TTB's raises inside the cabin (he has a trick little hole in the cabin roof to let the top of the keel come through). The long cockpit version adds 14 inches to the cockpit and takes it from the cabin.

Frame 110 is that solid piece of plywood. I've not yet cut the hole for my companionway yet. Right now, i've got to climb in over the side to get to the front part of the boat which is a pain to say the least. I purchased a kit from Timber. Since the companionway is up to each builder to fabricate, he left that part of the frame solid. The companionway is one of those things on the "to be figured out" list right now. I'm going to deal with the bunks and stringers first.

Cheers...

 

[BarePoles]

Sounds good, thats what I was thinking with the companionway. Love the progress.

 

[kmac17]

yeah, cant wait. really quite jealous of you and TexLex....but I'll get there.....er......one day. :lol:

Ron in Michigan is the guy who is cruising. He's got his interior done and painted and is fitting the decking. Man of Man I wish I was that far along. So we are all in the same boat I guess. Wishing we were as far along as someone else. You'll get there. Just take your time and do it right the first time because re-doing and fixing sucks big time.

 

[Tokyo Trash Baby]

guys boats are looking great.

 

[timber]

hey ttb im thinkin of buying an i550 how much is it 2 ship the hull kit over??

Stay tuned there may be a source for kits in Australia soon. Watershed is talkin to a source in awestrukinthalia.

Oh, and we are up to plan set # 139. as of this afternoon.

Timber

 

[raildwn]

Looks like a good time for a roll call! Let's see how many we can get!

The kit for hull #129 is shipping to Madison, WI next week.

I gotta catch up to you guys!

 

[kmac17]

The kit for hull #129 is shipping to Madison, WI next week.
I gotta catch up to you guys!

If you've got a heated shed, then you'll catch up to us very quickly. My build will slow dramatically when the arctic tundra winds start blowing into Chicago.