Gunboats: Any First-Hand Info ?

[downunder]

Originally Posted by SVNeko

the 66 Gunboat is multiples more expensive than the CW Atlantic 57.

I do love the Gunboats purely external molded in chainplate though.

Many Australian homebuilders and new Aussie designs are using this system as matter of course thesedays. Long term maintaince its ideal v/s metal chainplates.

Chainplate « The Scrumble Project

44C a member who contributes uses them on his vessel - can't find a link to his photos.

Another Bruce Arm's Chamberlain 46ft Cat that reclently established a round Australia solo record.

http://www.brucearms.com/content/photo-gallery

[SVNeko]

Downunder, good stuff. That's a great set of pics. I wish it would become commonplace in high-end cats. So much easier to maintain and I imagine the stress is better transmitted to the hull. I guess its more expensive than a thicker solid build-up and a chain plate through-bolted, though.

[webejammin]

Originally Posted by downunder

Many Australian homebuilders and new Aussie designs are using this system as matter of course thesedays. Long term maintaince its ideal v/s metal chainplates.

Chainplate « The Scrumble Project

44C a member who contributes uses them on his vessel - can't find a link to his photos.

Another Bruce Arm's Chamberlain 46ft Cat that reclently established a round Australia solo record.

Photo Gallery | Bruce Arms

What year of Gunboat is that your repairing ? I did't know Gunboat made a 46 footer? Or is this something other than what were talking about Gunboats.

[beiland]

Originally Posted by downunder

Any photos of engine room/mech installations.

The engineering/electricall installations make or break any boats but not so many emphasize it enough.

I was just going to ask the same?

[Sand crab]

Originally Posted by webejammin

What year of Gunboat is that your repairing ? I did't know Gunboat made a 46 footer? Or is this something other than what were talking about Gunboats.

That's a custom not a GB. Notice a lack of forward cockpit and carbon fiber. GB use mostly carbon. That's why ther so light, strong and expensive. They do their sinks and tops out of the stuff, too.

[beiland]

Here is a much less hi-tech catamaran that is making use of carbon-fiber chainplates.
Dudley Dix 55
Building the DH550 radius chine plywood catamaran

Also has a fwd cockpit, ala CW and GB
DH 550 Plywood Cruising catamaran

This is a vessel I've been recommending to several recent clients that are looking to build their own. We could also build this relatively cheaply over in Thailand? or the Phillipines?, or elsewhere

Study Plans available

[webejammin]

I guess this thread is done, If it's not about Gunboats and just fiberglass cats it's really DONE.
START another thread about custom cats

[Sand crab]

Here's a pic of a GB 90 being transported on the road in South Africa. Apparantly not all are made in China or was this the last african cat?

[Sand crab]

These pics are crazy. Notice how the truck says abnormal and some of the wheels are on the grass.

[SeaKing]

Last week I saw what I understand is the last one being built in SA. It is being finished in the Voyage factory in Capetown. i did not go aboard as I was really tied up in seeing the new 520 Voyage owners version my wife and I are getting. It is to be launched in 10 to 15 days and heading to the BVI's to be chartered with Voyage for a few years till we are ready for it.

I have a photo of the GB on the factory floor, just have not downloaded all from my camera as we are in Johannesburg today heading back to Annapolis tomorrow. Have a 17 hour flight to Atlanta first, YIKES!!!

The gunboat has a smaller beam to length ratio than our Voyage, The Voyage may not be a fast as the GB but they are performance cruise catamarans. Our 27 foot beam is very stable. The new 520 has a finer bow than the previous 500 model and they have opened up the cockpit in the stern to give more outside "play" area. And we can sort of afford it.

I will try to upload the GB pic after we return to the USA.

[Dave852]

Saw Gazelle in Tahiti this year, definitely a head turner. We spent a week sailing Safari a while back when we were looking for a big cat. Loved everything execpt the rudder installation but I am sure they have redesigned it since then. Made an offer on Prana but it was to low and they declined. I must say I would still love to have one but would need to have deep pockets to maintain one even if you could get past the purchase price. If I won the lottery...

[cbcat]

GORGEOUS looking boats... but for the money, it's a no brainer... CHRIS WHITE ATLANTIC 55! Made the mistake of crewing one from NS to PR...now I'm love struck. Much less $$$ than the Gunboat, amazing fit and finish and they absolutely fly (comfortably).

Gunboat, Chris White... can't go wrong. One can only dream

[TomSmith27]

I read this post two days ago and then jumped on to Youtube and watched a heap of the vid's on Gunboats. I am in Love.

I have hardly been thinking of anything else for the last two days. One of the posts notes that asking is about $3 900 000 which is good because i just checked my bank account and I am only short about 3 899 999...

[Dakota450]

Originally Posted by TomSmith27

I read this post two days ago and then jumped on to Youtube and watched a heap of the vid's on Gunboats. I am in Love.

I have hardly been thinking of anything else for the last two days. One of the posts notes that asking is about $3 900 000 which is good because i just checked my bank account and I am only short about 3 899 999...

hey, me too. Who'd a thunk it?

[Agility]

I looked hard at the GB48 and the A57. I've never found a good car metaphor but how about this one:

Everybody wants to take a cheerleader to the prom but if you want someone to date afterwards...