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I'm currently gathering quotes for our engine on our home built 41' Diesel Duck. It will be built of wood with a 42,000 pound displacement. Our preferred engine is from Beta Marine. They offer an option of a 2nd 120 amp alternator in addition to the included 65 amp alternator. I need to...

I use to think YouTube was all about teenagers posting shaky camera footage of themselves doing pranks. It wasn't until I began to research for my Diesel Duck build that I found a wealth of boat building information. Not only are there many how-to's there are some really high quality building...

As we get to the framing up stage of the Sea Dreamer Project, the search for an engine has intensified. While not a must, it would be nice to buy and install an engine now while everything is wide open. If you don't know, I'm a complete rookie with regards to boats and engines. I'm a pretty...

I need to make up several very long bolts for my build (some as big as 40 inches). I found a good price on 5/8" galvanized bar stock that I can cut to length and thread to my specifications. I don't want use SB rod, sticker shock! After I cut the threads, and there by remove all the...

I have heard various things about using a larger than necessary diesel engine to power a vessel. specifically i'm referring to a full displacement trawler (21 ton) operating on a single screw at low RPM utilizing a less than a 100 HP engine (as the designer recommends). setting aside the extra...

My bow roof shed for my boat build is coming together. I set up the time lapse on my iPad while we worked today. I thought it was kind of cool.

I so admire the depth of knowledge on this forum and I'm having a great time learning new things. I see lots of really beautiful and I can only imagine high six figure boats in many of your avatars. So my question is how did you get here? What kind of professions are represented on this forum...

I've been keeping an eye online for various components for my build. I came across a prop shaft about 12" shorter than ideally need. It could work but I would have to slide the engine back almost right to the bulkhead. It would make it tight in that area if something needed maintenance. I'm...

I'm planning a home built duck. I've ordered my plans and Mr. Buehler is making some changes that he wanted to make to the original design. I'm currently building a bow roof shed to house my build. I do not have nor have I ever owned a trawler. I know, I know this is a crazy endeavor. I...

Hello to all. I'm an absolute trawler rookie so I'm here to watch and learn as much as I can about the lifestyle. Thanks for all the great post's people have already contributed, great site.