34" Scrath Built Cat

[Norman2]

Hi, Just received my laser cut parts from Alex Guzman and will start sometime
next week. It will be a 34" OAL cat from Shockerman's plans. I will be making some
slight changes and will post photos from stages of the build. I am inclined to
power it with a 580L but will wait for later to decide. Regards
Norman2
PS. Will be just for sport with different paint scheme. Thanks to Alex for a super job.

[bustitup]

Hi, Just received my laser cut parts from Alex Guzman and will start soemetime
next week. It will be a 34" OAL cat from Shockerman's plans. I will be making some
slight changes and will post photos from stages of the build. I am inclined to
power it with a 580L but will wait for later to decide. Regards
Norman2
PS. Will be just for sport with different paint scheme. Thanks to Alex for a super job.

lot of work ahead of you...nice

curious as to what the lazer cutting bill came to...he cut your wood or his?

[Norman2]

Hi Bustitup, Cutting was $50.00 plus $20.00 shipping. He does excellent work. This
will keep me busy Winter and part of Spring for the painting. Regards
Norman
PS He provided the 1/8" plywood

[bustitup]

Hi Bustitup, Cutting was $50.00 plus $20.00 shipping. He does excellent work. This
will keep me busy Winter and part of Spring for the painting. Regards
Norman
PS He provided the 1/8" plywood

so basicly he supplies the "hull kit" for $70 shipped? and you just give him the cut sheets?


sweet deal
gl with that fun build

[Norman2]

Hi Bustitup, I provided him with a PDF File but he already had one and just scaled it to 34"
Regards, Norman

[Norman2]

34" Scrath built Cat

Jim, Attached photos of the steps on my 30" cat. I will be doing them the same
on the 34" cat I am now building. Will have more photos this afternoon. Regards
Norman

[Norman2]

34" scratch built Cat

Hi, Started the 34" cat and will document the build. First stage completed with
the frame. As you can see I always indent part of the transom as I need the
space for my hardware to get the prop/rudder where I want it. Next flotation and
pre-fitting the hatch and Canopy. Then prepare bracing for sheeting. Regards
Norman

[CornelP]

Looks lovely in that size... I started another 30" but widened it a bit (by about 2cm), will start a thread when I get a bit further... just to make sure it turns out the way I want...
I changed the angles of the steps to perpendicular and will probably add a ridepad later on.
Any plans on hardware?

[Norman2]

34" scratch built cat

Hi CornelP. Attached photo of hardware to be used. I built a 30" cat but wanted a
slightly larger one to make some changes which I did not do on my original one.
I did not change any angles as my 30" handles excellent both in straights as well
as in turns so hopefully it will work the same in 34". Regards
Norman

[Alfa Spirit]

What is this ??

[Norman2]

Hi Alfa Spirit. It is a thin piece of Carbon Fiber to cover an accident with a screwdriver when
I poked a large hole through the bottom. Only on my 30" cat. Regards
Norman

[j.m.]

I would think that running the strakes all the way to the cut on the steps would be preferable, they look like they would be scrubbing a lot of speed with the blunt nose.

[Norman2]

34" scratch built cat

J.M. You are totally correct. I have been told before and will be placing the strakes
how you advised on my new build (34" version). Thanks for the advice. Regards
Norman

[Norman2]

34" scratch built cat

Hi, Some photos of progress today. Installed floor (inner and exterior) also
installed place for batteries etc. in the sponsoons. Prepared canopy and hatch
and pre-fitted. Next fiberglassing interior, flotation and finally sheeting. Regards
Norman

[Norman2]

34" scratch built cat

Hi, Due to all the snow was able to complete the sheeting. Now it will be a lot of
sanding, putty, primer and get ready for final painting in spring. In the meantime
will get hardware sorted out. Regards
Norman