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Gert van Leest · Post by **Gert van Leest** » Nov 23rd, '11, 16:31

For who is interesed , we are builing currently a new boat , it is a centerconsole lobster build in aluminium.

It is designed by the son of a dear customer of mine and I am builing it for him.

Check the link if your interested !

volgende means next !

http://nl-nl.facebook.com/OakBrothersMa ... =1&theater

CaptPatrick · Post by **CaptPatrick** » Nov 23rd, '11, 16:50

Just freekin' incredible, Gert!

You Dutchmen certainly have a knack as extreme boatbuilders and craftsmen...

Craig Mac · Post by **Craig Mac** » Nov 23rd, '11, 16:50

generally not a fan of aluminum for pleasure boats in this size range---but this really looks good--simple and clean

Carl · Post by **Carl** » Nov 23rd, '11, 17:08

Looks incredible. Nice job, I see lots of Alum work boats and a couple Sportfish..but never one in this size. Very nice.

Can you fill me in on the Shaft Install, right after the Transmission. Kinda looks like Shaft Saver or Dampening Coupling and then a rigid mount to the hull with a bearing? Am I seeing it wrong? Benefits?

Thanks,
Carl

Harry Babb · Post by **Harry Babb** » Nov 23rd, '11, 17:58

Gert.....very very nice.....infact, incredable

Like Carl said I am wondering who makes the thrust bearing setup?

And the Strut/Rudder port install really got me going...love it! ! !

Were all of the stringers and panels designed and CNC cut out? Looks like the deck was slotted for plug welding back to the frames.

Thats a good looking boat....you should be proud.

hb

randall · Post by **randall** » Nov 23rd, '11, 18:32

WOW!!

In Memory Walter K · Post by **In Memory Walter K** » Nov 23rd, '11, 22:06

Gert- All I can say is WOW! That is one beast of a center console! Walter

Bertramp · Post by **Bertramp** » Nov 24th, '11, 07:58

You're a pretty amazing guy....not many can just "whip up a center console" and have it come out like that ..... you are a true craftsman !!

Walt · Post by **Walt** » Nov 24th, '11, 08:21

Beautiful boat Gert!

Walt

jackryan · Post by **jackryan** » Nov 24th, '11, 09:15

Gert,

Wow! Thanks for the pictures. Beautiful boat. Can't wait to see the finished product.

JR

Gert van Leest · Post by **Gert van Leest** » Nov 24th, '11, 16:59

Hi Guys,

Thanks for the nice words.

Sim , the stuff you see behind the gearbox is an homokinetic shaft fitted on a thrust bearing.

advantage is that all the trust is put to the bearing and not to the enigne , this will keep the alIngment always a 100%.
You can imagine that all the thrust from the propshaft lifts the back off the engine and will put it out of centre.
With this confuguration there will be less vibration and noise.

BR Gert

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