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| Repower Articles |
| Building "Miss Rebecca" - A 26' Jack Tar, Designed by Arch Davis |
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| I quickly settled into a routine centered on building "the boat.
Among my family and friends, my identity and the project became one. I've
since come to understand this kind of commitment is required if such a project
is ever to be completed. Soon, my carefully planned schedule fell by the
wayside as I discovered the joy and hard work of building my own boat. One
of the challenges of building a boat is finding the suppliers and materials
needed for the project. |
| After turning over the hull I focused on selecting
the engine. The design of my boat provided many options for engine selection.
I knew I wanted a medium duty diesel engine between 150 and 200 HP. I spoke
with owners of boats, both commercial and recreational, about their experiences.
I took courses in diesel engine tune up and rebuilding at the local community
college. I compared purchase, operating, and maintenance costs. Finally,
armed with my collected knowledge I decided on a Cummins B series 6-cylinder
engine. |
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Miss
Rebecca - 26' Jack Tar Designed by Arch Davis |
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