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Pmt133 reacted to tpenfield's post in the thread I/O (Sterndrive) Conversion to Outboards with Like.

I got to start thinking more about the internal structure. . . stringers, gussets, bracing . . . that sort of thing. Box structures...

Nov 7, 2025
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Pmt133 reacted to tpenfield's post in the thread I/O (Sterndrive) Conversion to Outboards with Like.

More progress . . . I got the exterior panels cut an installed. Lots of measuring and odd angles . . . my head started to hurt. :LOL...

Nov 7, 2025
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Pmt133 replied to the thread How much water pressure is too much, for running on the hose?.

Is that a dead head measurement? 90 is... well very good for a water service (we only get about 72 in our system.) At work I've run on...

Nov 7, 2025
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Pmt133 replied to the thread View of unloaded trailer with pickups.

I found the mirrors on the ford and gmc to be a little small and high to be useful when backing up an empty trailer... though that means...

Nov 7, 2025
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Pmt133 replied to the thread I/O (Sterndrive) Conversion to Outboards.

It was just a curiosity more than anything. I have seen the occasional transom with 2.25" core (3x 3/4 sheet core vs the normal 1.5 and...

Nov 7, 2025
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Pmt133 reacted to Scott Danforth's post in the thread I/O (Sterndrive) Conversion to Outboards with Like.

to expand on Ted's #433 post. an I/O is pushing the boat from the bottom of the transom and the hull, where the stringers and motor...

Nov 7, 2025
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Pmt133 reacted to tpenfield's post in the thread I/O (Sterndrive) Conversion to Outboards with Like.

I don't know for sure, but it may be worth a look at the guts of some outboard boats. My understanding is that transom thickness is...

Nov 7, 2025
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Pmt133 replied to the thread I/O (Sterndrive) Conversion to Outboards.

Is the core thicker on the outboard version or is there just more internal bracing?

Nov 7, 2025
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Pmt133 reacted to tpenfield's post in the thread I/O (Sterndrive) Conversion to Outboards with Like.

It's a good thing that I was paying attention in Geometry class (way back when) 🤓. Figuring out the shape & dimensions of the outer...

Nov 6, 2025
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Pmt133 reacted to tpenfield's post in the thread I/O (Sterndrive) Conversion to Outboards with Like.

I moved things to a more sunny location in the yard . . . I think the sun will be enough to cure the resin. I installed the main...

Nov 6, 2025
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Pmt133 reacted to tpenfield's post in the thread I/O (Sterndrive) Conversion to Outboards with Like.

I got out there early this AM to check the glass/resin. It cured OK. Here is a pic of the 4 pieces of the contact area set in place...

Nov 6, 2025
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Pmt133 replied to the thread Decent transmission rebuilder to get a rebuilt/ Reman 6L80E.

My local shop closed... that being said monster I've heard some horror stories about.

Nov 6, 2025
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Pmt133 replied to the thread I/O (Sterndrive) Conversion to Outboards.

Yeah. Even at 1% when I was glassing at 100f that stuff was cured by the second layup (half hour or less). Poly was hell to work with...

Nov 5, 2025
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Pmt133 reacted to tpenfield's post in the thread I/O (Sterndrive) Conversion to Outboards with Like.

My preference is to start cold and add heat once the glass is laid up. I’m thinking if the resin were to start warm, it would tend to...

Nov 5, 2025
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Pmt133 replied to the thread I/O (Sterndrive) Conversion to Outboards.

I don't know. I know guys chill poly when doing layups in the heat... I'd imagine it would work fine the other way. Once it kicks... it...

Nov 5, 2025

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