Armstrong Cat build
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Re: Armstrong Cat build
Beautiful lines.... Congrats on your purchase!
Looking forward to build pics, August is just around the corner
Looking forward to build pics, August is just around the corner
Re: Armstrong Cat build
Some more drawings. Working on the passenger seat to switch to forward facing.
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Re: Armstrong Cat build
Looking good Howard. Have you seen the flip-flop style reversible benches? If you could fit one of those in for the passenger side, that might work for you.
Take care,
Mike
Take care,
Mike
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I asked and Armstrong doesn't do the flip style. The back should lift out of slots and you move the back.Napa Mike wrote:Looking good Howard. Have you seen the flip-flop style reversible benches? If you could fit one of those in for the passenger side, that might work for you.
Take care,
Mike
What I am concerned about is the legroom by the cabin bulk head
Re: Armstrong Cat build
NICE!!! Can't wait to see those pics! Speaking of the legroom issue for the pax...my charter boat of more than 34 years ago had a similar set up with dinette and pilot seat to starboard...so somebody rides facing aft! It is a better ride sitting further back by the head and facing forward. The seats having verticle backs is not going to be a comfortable place to sit for long unless the cushions are made with a rake...go look at some truck campers (RV) an see what they have done using cushion design. Also if it isn't easy to move the back to a different position, it most likely will not be used! Also if the foam of the cushion is too soft it is like sitting on a board especially if the cushion has no contours.
Just food for thought as I have been there!! In my two Lance campers and my charterboat.
I'd go Yamaha 300, then you can always pull them back for better economy and easy running...this is going to be a cool boat! Good luck! PJ
Just food for thought as I have been there!! In my two Lance campers and my charterboat.
I'd go Yamaha 300, then you can always pull them back for better economy and easy running...this is going to be a cool boat! Good luck! PJ
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OK. Do you have to have a cuddy bulkhead where the passenger legs would go? Maybe a portion of the bulkhead could be removed so passengers could dangle there legs into the cuddy area. Just brainstorming for you.Chtucker wrote:I asked and Armstrong doesn't do the flip style. The back should lift out of slots and you move the back.Napa Mike wrote:Looking good Howard. Have you seen the flip-flop style reversible benches? If you could fit one of those in for the passenger side, that might work for you.
Take care,
Mike
What I am concerned about is the legroom by the cabin bulk head
Cheers,
Mike
Re: Armstrong Cat build
That is what I am hoping, and some sort of fold down foot rest. I don't know if I will need a support or not.
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Re: Armstrong Cat build
pjay9 wrote: It is a better ride sitting further back by the head and facing forward. The seats having verticle backs is not going to be a comfortable place to sit for long unless the cushions are made with a rake...go look at some truck campers (RV) an see what they have done using cushion design. Also if it isn't easy to move the back to a different position, it most likely will not be used! Also if the foam of the cushion is too soft it is like sitting on a board especially if the cushion has no contours.
Just food for thought as I have been there!! In my two Lance campers and my charterboat.
PJ
PJ is absolutely correct. Diversion has the removable dinette seat back. Thats not too much of a hassle. The width of the bottom cushion and the lack of any wedge make sitting there for long uncomfortable. The edge of the cushion hits me mid thigh. If i have to sit there, it usually ends up being sideways. A little more depth and a touch of wedge would make it much more comfy.
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Re: Armstrong Cat build
you are going to host a party on your new boat for your friends on AAB when it is done, right :-)
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In addition to my useless skills, I am also a professionally trained chef (CIA)Napa Mike wrote:you are going to host a party on your new boat for your friends on AAB when it is done, right :-)
I would be happy to do it now or when the boat is delivered at the show!
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Jamie need a picture of the seat back please. for my R&D Researchwaterdog247 wrote:pjay9 wrote: It is a better ride sitting further back by the head and facing forward. The seats having verticle backs is not going to be a comfortable place to sit for long unless the cushions are made with a rake...go look at some truck campers (RV) an see what they have done using cushion design. Also if it isn't easy to move the back to a different position, it most likely will not be used! Also if the foam of the cushion is too soft it is like sitting on a board especially if the cushion has no contours.
Just food for thought as I have been there!! In my two Lance campers and my charterboat.
PJ
PJ is absolutely correct. Diversion has the removable dinette seat back. Thats not too much of a hassle. The width of the bottom cushion and the lack of any wedge make sitting there for long uncomfortable. The edge of the cushion hits me mid thigh. If i have to sit there, it usually ends up being sideways. A little more depth and a touch of wedge would make it much more comfy.
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Rgr, deployed right now. Will get you pics early next week.goatram wrote: Jamie need a picture of the seat back please. for my R&D Research
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I am an amateur cook myself, but I would never say that making good food is a useless skill! Did you go to the CIA in Calistoga? Very cool!Chtucker wrote:In addition to my useless skills, I am also a professionally trained chef (CIA)Napa Mike wrote:you are going to host a party on your new boat for your friends on AAB when it is done, right :-)
I would be happy to do it now or when the boat is delivered at the show!
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Hyde Park, NY.. The main campus, California was just being finished when I graduated.Napa Mike wrote:I am an amateur cook myself, but I would never say that making good food is a useless skill! Did you go to the CIA in Calistoga? Very cool!Chtucker wrote:In addition to my useless skills, I am also a professionally trained chef (CIA)Napa Mike wrote:you are going to host a party on your new boat for your friends on AAB when it is done, right :-)
I would be happy to do it now or when the boat is delivered at the show!
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We can all drag our boat to Lake Wa and raft up someplace...FUN!!!! PJChtucker wrote:In addition to my useless skills, I am also a professionally trained chef (CIA)Napa Mike wrote:you are going to host a party on your new boat for your friends on AAB when it is done, right :-)
I would be happy to do it now or when the boat is delivered at the show!
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Re: Armstrong Cat build
So I have been home for the last three days with a sinus infection.
Standing firm on the Honda 250s. Will raise the bow railings up and add some cross bars with toe rails. I need to head down to P.A. To check out their thoughts on the dinette seat.
Going with Simrad electronics. I picked up a 12 NSE, GPS antenna and a 12 NSS of THT. Probably put NSE at the rear station. Looking for a 4G radar and rate compass. I haven't decided if I am going to go with Chirp for the sounder. I have two Standard Horizon 1200 radios. I might swap one out for AIS capable radio. I also have 2 Morad antennas from last year.
Been thinking about names:
Hans Christian Ørsted (H.C. Ørsted)? http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hans_Christian_Ørsted, First scientist to produce Aluminum
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Atomic 13 (Aluminum is 13 on the periodic table)
If you can't tell, I am chemistry nerd.
Standing firm on the Honda 250s. Will raise the bow railings up and add some cross bars with toe rails. I need to head down to P.A. To check out their thoughts on the dinette seat.
Going with Simrad electronics. I picked up a 12 NSE, GPS antenna and a 12 NSS of THT. Probably put NSE at the rear station. Looking for a 4G radar and rate compass. I haven't decided if I am going to go with Chirp for the sounder. I have two Standard Horizon 1200 radios. I might swap one out for AIS capable radio. I also have 2 Morad antennas from last year.
Been thinking about names:
Hans Christian Ørsted (H.C. Ørsted)? http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hans_Christian_Ørsted, First scientist to produce Aluminum
Or
Atomic 13 (Aluminum is 13 on the periodic table)
If you can't tell, I am chemistry nerd.
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A chemistry or alloy inspired name is cool. I like names that take a minute or two to figure out. Just don't name her after a woman with two first names; that is so over done. :-)
Re: Armstrong Cat build
I don't get the link to a music guy...did something get twisted?
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Re: Armstrong Cat build
Should have been this
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hans_Christian_Ørsted
For some reason the website is not transferring the link properly. If you cut and past the above it works.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hans_Christian_Ørsted
For some reason the website is not transferring the link properly. If you cut and past the above it works.
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Re: Armstrong Cat build
This ones for you Chtucker.
At one time Aluminum was more valuable than gold. A material only for Kings and rulers.
How about the periodic table atomic mass number
At one time Aluminum was more valuable than gold. A material only for Kings and rulers.
How about the periodic table atomic mass number
Mark
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Re: Armstrong Cat build
Atomic 13 is one of my other choices. I am not very superstitious, but the #13 on something that keeps me from having to tread water doesn't seem like a great idea... but I like "Atom 13'Chtucker wrote:So I have been home for the last three days with a sinus infection.
Atomic 13 (Aluminum is 13 on the periodic table)
If you can't tell, I am chemistry nerd.
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Awesome boat- love those big cats! Going to be an EPIC build. Atomic 13 is a great name. Congrats!