Elling E3 build continues

rickp · #1 08-09-05, 21:23

So the build on our Elling E3 continues. Not sure how interesting these photos are, but I'll share them anyway [img]/forums/images/graemlins/wink.gif[/img]

The hull is in the main build area and has had the portholes cut out, bow & stern thrusters, trim tabs etc installed, although the bowthruster isn't faired in yet:

Fuel tank is in, along with the waste tank and some pipework and seacocks

Even the outlets above the waterline have seacocks (is that a Categoy A requirement perhaps?)

The Kabola (for radiators and hot water) is being prepped for fitting.

Build has about 6 more weeks to run. I'm back there at the end of this month for more photos. Finally, this is the boat you'll see at SIBS, getting its final bits done and polish before into the water and over to the UK on its own bottom. She looks magnificent:

Rick

BrendanS · #2 08-09-05, 21:41

Looking good Rick.

Build photos always good!

duncan · #3 08-09-05, 22:34

very hard not to be very jealous.................

kindredspirit · #4 09-09-05, 06:17

Are you getting a wing engine with a folding prop?

And is the main engine 180 hp? or do they do bigger?

And what were the handling foibles in the previous model as mentioned in MBY?

(Sorry for all the questions. I think it looks like an ideal boat and I'm interested in it)

Kevin.

rickp · #5 09-09-05, 07:39

On balance (and after a lot of thought, and mick taking by the Wokingham mob [img]/forums/images/graemlins/wink.gif[/img] we decided not to go for the wing engine - there are a few compromises with things if you go for it. I don't think they've fitted it in many boats either (but there is at least one boat in the UK that has one). Main engine can go up to a 440 Yanmar, or 450 Cummins - we're going with the 450 Cummins unit as its a very solid engine. Also the Cummins unit is all 24v like the rest of the boat (though 12v is available - they have a bunch of DC-DC converters to get a nice stable 12v for lights etc.). The Cummins unit is also plumbed into an engine and gearbox oil drain system - we're going to really cosset it [img]/forums/images/graemlins/smile.gif[/img]

As for the "handling foibles" - that kind of hull shape is prone to being a bit tricky in a following sea. The previous review made very strange reading (about a few things, including the following-sea handling) but I guess David Marsh is more a fan of the Fairline/Princess/etc planing hull or had a real problem with the previous UK distributor. I'd like to see another test done on the new-style (the very Mulder-esque haunches, rather than the near vertical steps) as I think the boat is extremely well engineered. I'm probably biased though [img]/forums/images/graemlins/wink.gif[/img]

PM me if you want more details...

Rick

Divemaster1 · #6 09-09-05, 08:13

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So the build on our Elling E3 continues. Not sure how interesting these photos are, but I'll share them anyway [img]/forums/images/graemlins/wink.gif[/img]........

Even the outlets above the waterline have seacocks (is that a Categoy A requirement perhaps?)

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Looks great, and think seacocks on all outlets/inlets are a Cat A requirement. Actually if Cat A, i sort of would have expected Non-return valves on these as well... but then again, that may be a bit OTT... (but I have them installed on my old boat....).

tico · #7 09-09-05, 08:31

My targa has seacocks on all thru hull holes (even cockpit drains) was told it was to meet French Requirements (she was built to Med spec)

mjf · #8 09-09-05, 09:09

I'm really looking forward to having a look at this at SIBS.

They really are like little ships it seems. What range will yours have?

rickp · #9 09-09-05, 09:27

Tank is 1500litres - you can fit bigger, but you lose the blackwater waste tank so we weren't doing that.

Range will obviously depend on speed and loading being a semi-displacement hull (oh dear, its getting all Gluddy [img]/forums/images/graemlins/wink.gif[/img] - the manufacturer reckons 1litre/mile at 8 knots at 2.5litres/mile at cruise. Be nice if we got that - I expect it to be quite a bit worse once loaded up (with dinghy on the back) and hull starts fouling. A reasonable range would be 400nm and a lot more if we potter along slowly (1200miles safe range if the 1litre/mile is attainable). I imagine that if we cane it, it'll be worse than the F43 as it bludgeons its way through the water.

Rick

mikef · #10 09-09-05, 09:42

V interesting and unusual choice, rickp. Can you give us an insight why you went for the Elling rather than Fair/Prin/Sealine. Also why did MedSale give up the distribution and who's doing it now?
Think you're right about above waterline seacocks. My boat is CatA and I noticed it had same
Keep pics coming