Topic: La Jugonnaise. (Read 6037 times)

KBIO · « **on:** December 13, 2020, 08:45:26 am »

Hello!
One day, a friend of mine with whom I drive around the weekend , came to my home to show me his SeaKadett !
I knew that he bought a kit with an Anton steam plant and it needed some calibrations and adjustment.
Holly s… moke said I to myself ! What a strange and beautiful boat !!
This is beautiful but at a beautiful price too I must admit , and as a principle, I better built from scratch than buying kits !
So I took a bunch of photos of it and I sent them to my friend to start to work out an approximate drawing.
He’s got some talent for this type of exercice and he kindly did it.The project took form and I quickly ordered the wood to my favorite supplier.
i already had an idea for the steam plant , but we’ll talk about it later on. Right now, a few shot of the beginning of the rig.
Regards !

Note: I could not call her "Seakadett" as it is a copy made of wood and built differently . Even if at the end she looks like a Seakadett.
I already had some material for the boiler.

DBS88 · « **Reply #1 on:** December 13, 2020, 09:22:03 am »

What a fantastic idea for a project, the Der SeeKadett is a truly stunning looking boat, so wish you well with this. A couple of months ago an untouched kit for the Der SeeKadett came up for sale on EBay, as you would imagine it was at a premium price.

KBIO · « **Reply #2 on:** December 14, 2020, 05:12:31 pm »

good evening.
After cutting and sandpapering, it is time to rig it up .

KBIO · « **Reply #3 on:** December 14, 2020, 05:17:51 pm »

Then to cover with wood and snapper again & again ! Then putty and sandpaper again & again.
That takes shape !

Engineman · « **Reply #4 on:** December 14, 2020, 06:26:53 pm »

Geoff · « **Reply #5 on:** December 15, 2020, 12:10:16 pm »

Very nice indeed

Cheers

Geoff

KBIO · « **Reply #6 on:** December 16, 2020, 06:14:12 pm »

Good evening!
I like this boat. Maybe good to open a post and to tell us more about it.

Building the deck , one step ahead and painting is coming soon.

KBIO · « **Reply #7 on:** December 16, 2020, 06:16:47 pm »

Then, time to test in the water : Leaks, balance, ... simulation with a weight equivalent.

KNO3 · « **Reply #8 on:** December 16, 2020, 07:00:36 pm »

Very nice work again. What engine did you use?

KBIO · « **Reply #9 on:** December 17, 2020, 05:33:30 pm »

Hello!
Time for painting! I hate it but no choice, I have to ...!

I broke my piggy bank and offered to myself the M.Bayliss twin cylinder . We'll talk about it later on.

Cheers!

derekwarner · « **Reply #10 on:** December 17, 2020, 08:36:26 pm »

Looking forward to seeing the Bayliss twin engine installed and running

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KBIO · « **Reply #11 on:** December 18, 2020, 05:58:20 pm »

Hello!
The Bayliss will come later.
in the mean time, it was time to work on the cockpit and the decks.

KBIO · « **Reply #12 on:** December 18, 2020, 06:03:28 pm »

But then, there was a problem!
Quickly solved though !
I also prepared the stuff for my boiler and made some gas tank while the flare and lath were on.

KBIO · « **Reply #13 on:** December 18, 2020, 06:41:34 pm »

The problem with such a long gas tank , is that when it is 2/3 full of BuPro , the void space above the liquid is not enough and the liquid easily flows inside the burner line , and ends up as a flame thrower inside the boiler.
.... With all the bad consequences you can imagine.
So to avoid this, I cutted the tank at 1'' from the end and I inserted a plate plugging the cylinder.
In this plate, I drilled a 1mm hole, in the top part and I welded the end of the tank with the supply valve on it.
So when the liquid is stopped towards the delivery line , only gas with eventually a tiny drop of liquid is passing through this port.
Thus this "empty cubic inch" is always feeding the burner with gas.
Cheerio!

Note : the piece of net visible on this pic has been replaced with the pierced plate. But this is the only pic I have to help in my explanation.

KBIO · « **Reply #14 on:** December 20, 2020, 10:44:29 am »

Hello!
So when the cockpits are done, , they need a bit of attention to be finished and ready to receive decorations !

KBIO · « **Reply #15 on:** December 20, 2020, 10:48:37 am »

Then, I start to work on the boiler and other items that will come later .
The boiler is finished and it will be completely hidden, so I covered it with very high temp peint before to wrap some cork layer around.
That's it for now !

Engineman · « **Reply #16 on:** December 20, 2020, 11:05:42 am »

Quote from: KBIO on December 16, 2020, 06:14:12 pm

I like this boat. Maybe good to open a post and to tell us more about it.

Alright, will do that. A bit later though.

DBS88 · « **Reply #17 on:** December 20, 2020, 11:27:48 am »

Lovely work with great attention to detail, well done

KBIO · « **Reply #18 on:** December 21, 2020, 05:23:22 pm »

Hello!
When everything (almost) is in place, it is time to do some test and ensure that she can sail safely.
First test done with a home made burner.

KBIO · « **Reply #19 on:** December 21, 2020, 05:35:22 pm »

Hi!
I end up with one home made Bobino burner.
Probably a bit too strong as the engine is running (on the bench) at +/- 1500 RPM.
But The test is "Green Tagged" for the next performance in the pond !

https://youtu.be/HH2MtjhZNBM

Mark T · « **Reply #20 on:** December 21, 2020, 06:39:48 pm »

KBIO - thats my picture of the year - thats not a burner its a blow torch and it looks fantastic as does the boat. What a lovely job you've done!

rhavrane · « **Reply #21 on:** December 21, 2020, 06:46:05 pm »

Bonjour Yves,
Beautiful boat and perfect regulation, great job indeed

Let's see her on the water as sson as possibe

KBIO · « **Reply #22 on:** December 23, 2020, 03:42:11 pm »

Hello!
Before to sail, I have to build the cabin:

Thank you Mark . I 'll know now that it is a blow torch.
Still the hand trail to install. Fastidious to machine down.

Next time = on the water.
Cheers!

Geoff · « **Reply #23 on:** December 23, 2020, 04:52:56 pm »

Looking very nice indeed!

Geoff

KNO3 · « **Reply #24 on:** December 24, 2020, 10:10:37 am »

Quote from: Engineman on December 14, 2020, 06:26:53 pm

Hello Engineman, are plans available for the boat in your picture?

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