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Day 14 - Tanks and exhaust back in, cockpit deck back down, fuel manifolds in.

Nice Job !

very nice!

Looks great!!

I have to do something similar to your fuel manifolds, I was wondering what make they are and where you sourced them from. Also how many tanks are you running ?

marklo154 wrote:I have to do something similar to your fuel manifolds, I was wondering what make they are and where you sourced them from. Also how many tanks are you running ?

That set up looks like it for 2 tanks , remember diesels also have return lines .

It is indeed a two tank, two engine diesel system, hence the return lines. The manifolds allow running either or both engines on either tank, and you can transfer fuel from one tank to the other if needed.

The make is DIY. It does take some figuring to assemble. My supply lines are 3/8" from the tanks to the filters, then 5/16" after the filters to the engines, then 1/2" returns.

Your returns are larger then then the supply lines ?

Yep. Don't ask me why. Yanmar thing.

Lower helm is done and wiring harnesses installed. New 12V wiring in the engine room, then start fitting the engines. Like Lorena Bobbit said, "It won't be long now".

Sweet! What type of wood and finish did you use?

It's Plexiglas. I went to a fabric store and picked a fabric that was close to the interior wood finish, then sanded 1/4" Plexiglas with 100 grit, then stuck the fabric to the Plexiglas with polyester resin. Makes a cool effect.

That was a great idea! looks awesome!

Electrical panel complete. Dropped in the first engine and it fit like a glove. No modifications necessary. WOO-HOO!

Great job, really sharp lower station! The plexiglass was a great idea--nice work!