Freeman PILOT

[reelapeelin]

Hey guys...here's a Freeman for NJ, NY and MA!!...33' Catamaran w/a PILOT CABIN...
http://i3.photobucket.com/albums/y90/reelapeelin/FreemanPilotCloseup.jpg

http://i3.photobucket.com/albums/y90/reelapeelin/FreemanPilot.jpg
Beautiful!!...he's been powering the CCs w/twin 350 Yams or Verados and getting top end at 60...cabin shouldn't slow it down much...fishin' machines w/a ride like a GLIDE...Billy said this one IS headed North...y'all keep an eye out up there.

Here's a couple of CCs to compare...
http://i3.photobucket.com/albums/y90/reelapeelin/2Freemans.jpg
All these are Seafoam Green only by coincidence...he'll make your new one any color you want it...

I stopped by Billy's shop a few weeks back when I was down doin' the movie...he's had to DOUBLE the size of his shop to keep up w/orders...I almost didn't recognize it...plus he's added a 37' STEPPED hull...for a little extra top speed...all I can say is BUCKLE IN...

[spareparts]

so how many times do i hear about you coming thru with out calling, stoppin by, or at least buying me several beers??????????:devil:

[reelapeelin]

so how many times do i hear about you coming thru with out calling, stoppin by, or at least buying me several beers??????????:devil:

About as many times as I hear about you comin' to the Upstate crawlin in Clinton...lemme know next time and I'll make the beer up to ya!!...:beer:

[Kracker Jack]

That pilot house cat is one sweet looking SOB!!!!!

[jasoncooperpcola]

That pilot house cat is one sweet looking SOB!!!!!

I will second that! What a gorgeous boat. Pic saved, for ideas for my possible pilot house build.

Reel, next time you are there, snag me a left and right sliding window.

[RidgeRunner]

Jet set, all the way. Throw in a generator and a/c and send it to FL. in Fighting lady yellow..

[reelapeelin]

Jet set, all the way. Throw in a generator and a/c and send it to FL. in Fighting lady yellow..

I'll give you his address...you can send in the down stroke and he'll put you on the to-do list...in this economy, he's doubled his capacity and cannot keep up...:news:

[RidgeRunner]

I think he needs to beta test one in FL and I know the captain for the job.

[reelapeelin]

I think he needs to beta test one in FL and I know the captain for the job.

That'd be a sweet deal...:beer:

[jasoncooperpcola]

windows??

[Kracker Jack]

windows??

LOL!!!! Don't think its gonna happen bud.

[reelapeelin]

windows??

If yer waitin' on free windows...buckle in for the long haul...my recent visit was 1st in a year or so...and Billy probably ain't lettin' parts slide out the door undetected...:devil:

[jasoncooperpcola]

Ok. Lol. Any idea who builds them? Might be going with acrylic as we have a local builder. But worried about scratches.

[spareparts]

I've got to go by there this week, I'll ask him about who build the windows

[jasoncooperpcola]

Thanks Spare. The cost of the windows has really got me worried on the pilothouse build.

[spareparts]

look thru "Commercial Fishing", it used to be a newspaper like magazine that had anything you ever wanted for a commercial fishing operation. IF that doesn't work, measure the windshields on an older Kenworth tractor. The ones with two front windshields. They are flat safety glass windshields with rubber gaskets that hold them in place, they used to be pretty reasonable as well(<$100 each)

[reelapeelin]

Thanks Spare. The cost of the windows has really got me worried on the pilothouse build.

wouldn't be too hard to rout tracks out of starboard and have safety glass
cut to fit...

[jasoncooperpcola]

wouldn't be too hard to rout tracks out of starboard and have safety glass
cut to fit...

I have been thinking about that. But what about rattling then cracking? Unless I keep my glass tight in the track.

[Blue_Runner]

The boats he builds are incredible. Not to mention what people say once they ride in one.....

I should be able to afford one in the next 300 years if my savings rate stays like it is. :party:

[jasoncooperpcola]

Reel do the front windows open? I remember the Sportsman had lift up windshield glass. It only lifted off the frame five inches but it was like ac. Always a good breeze coming thru. I may copy that design for my front windows.

[reelapeelin]

Reel do the front windows open? I remember the Sportsman had lift up windshield glass. It only lifted off the frame five inches but it was like ac. Always a good breeze coming thru. I may copy that design for my front windows.


Boatin' in your area...I would have to have the front windows hinged up..gots ta have tha BREEZE!...:party:

[Kracker Jack]

http://seamac.co.nz/1800fixed.htm

Check out this site. It gives some pdf. Files with cross sections. Look at the 1800 series fixed window and sliding Windows. I'm searching the web now to see what else I can find for you.

[jasoncooperpcola]

Thanks Kracker. The 1800 is a nice looking window. I will give them a call tomorrow and see if they can do an over the phone quote. Even if its not exact it should be close enough to give me an idea.

Reel, definately need opening windows here. Although right now they would be closed, back wall installed, and heaters blasting! Yeah I know its 50* here but I am a native Floridian. Lol its cold!

[reelapeelin]

Thanks Kracker. The 1800 is a nice looking window. I will give them a call tomorrow and see if they can do an over the phone quote. Even if its not exact it should be close enough to give me an idea.

Reel, definately need opening windows here. Although right now they would be closed, back wall installed, and heaters blasting! Yeah I know its 50* here but I am a native Floridian. Lol its cold!

Even here in Upstate SC if I could fish all winter in 50* I'd be a HAPPY LAD!! Yer right, it's a relative thang....

[jasoncooperpcola]

Kracker, SeaMac is in New Zealand. Looks like i am sending them an email as i have no clue how to call NZ!

[Kracker Jack]

Kracker, SeaMac is in New Zealand. Looks like i am sending them an email as i have no clue how to call NZ!

Lol!!!!! Sorry dude I didn't look at where there from.

[reelapeelin]

Kracker, SeaMac is in New Zealand. Looks like i am sending them an email as i have no clue how to call NZ!

Better check into shipping AND insurance before placing that order????

[jasoncooperpcola]

Emailed them, just got a reply. Talkative fellow... He talked about Sandy, trip to the Keys, etc $610 per window and $200-$350 shipping per window. I would post the email but cant do it from my phone. If someone wants to post their email or pm it, i will forward the email so they can post it.

[reelapeelin]

Emailed them, just got a reply. Talkative fellow... He talked about Sandy, trip to the Keys, etc $610 per window and $200-$350 shipping per window. I would post the email but cant do it from my phone. If someone wants to post their email or pm it, i will forward the email so they can post it.

I still think a 9/32 router bit, 3/4" Starboard and some safety glass would make up some pretty nice sliders...

[jasoncooperpcola]

I still think a 9/32 router bit, 3/4" Starboard and some safety glass would make up some pretty nice sliders...

I will have to agree with ya Reel. Thats the plan for the sides. The fronts are going to be a copy of the 250 Sportsman tilt up windows.

[reelapeelin]

I will have to agree with ya Reel. Thats the plan for the sides. The fronts are going to be a copy of the 250 Sportsman tilt up windows.

You might wanna verify the router bit size before you get too far down the road w/those sliders... it may need to be a little tighter...just not sure...but I think the concept is there...

[jasoncooperpcola]

Whats the thermal expansion rate of starboard? Is it enough to cause non opening windows in cold weather and loose rattly windows in the summer? I know of one person who would know.... MJ!!!!

[reelapeelin]

Whats the thermal expansion rate of starboard? Is it enough to cause non opening windows in cold weather and loose rattly windows in the summer? I know of one person who would know.... MJ!!!!

I'd like to hear MJs thoughts on that as well...but yer talking about such a small expanse of material, I don't think it'll affect it...the floor hatches I made for my old '74 you could definately tell a difference, but those were WIDE X LONG so there was a lot of material to consider...the width of window slides is much less...