Phuket
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Hi All,
New here and also a new trawler owner.* I recently bought an neglected Thai fishing boat, 35 feet LOA, to convert to a family cruiser here in Phuket.* I work in the marine industry here so have access to tradespeople and parts at reasonable to free prices which helps with a project that I do not expect will ever recoup investment from resale.*
First stage is on the hardstand to make the hull stong and watertight and review (actually replace) or create systems.* Engine I will downsize from the 160 HP Isuzu truck engine, with truck gearbox, to a recycled 80 hp Ford Sabre with 3:1 Velevet drive gearbox.
I appreciate the information I have been able to find here in this forum.
Cheers,
Leon.
New here and also a new trawler owner.* I recently bought an neglected Thai fishing boat, 35 feet LOA, to convert to a family cruiser here in Phuket.* I work in the marine industry here so have access to tradespeople and parts at reasonable to free prices which helps with a project that I do not expect will ever recoup investment from resale.*
First stage is on the hardstand to make the hull stong and watertight and review (actually replace) or create systems.* Engine I will downsize from the 160 HP Isuzu truck engine, with truck gearbox, to a recycled 80 hp Ford Sabre with 3:1 Velevet drive gearbox.
I appreciate the information I have been able to find here in this forum.
Cheers,
Leon.