I/O (Sterndrive) Conversion to Outboards

Scott Danforth

Scott Danforth

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Airex PCX and straight fiberglass panels (even available from McMaster Carr) let me hit up the laminate guys next door when they get in
 
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@Scott Danforth . . . thank you for any information/ideas that you can provide.

Not withstanding further discussion after the design review . . .

I did find a poly-based fiberglass panel called GPO-3. I'm thinking the aspect of compression and tensile strength are what matters (?) :unsure: . . . G10 being the best by far. Here is a quick summary of the tech. data I've compiled:
  • G10: 38,000 psi Tensile, 65,000 psi compression
  • GPO-3: 7,800 psi Tensile, 33,100 psi comp.
  • Airex PCX 420 (26 lb): 846 psi Tensile, 1,338 comp.
  • Coosa BW26: 549 psi Tensile, 1,015 psi comp.
I can see why the N.A. is not so keen on the Coosa alone for the transom core in this application.
 
Scott Danforth

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Aqua Steel and Whale Board are the VE resin compatible material. getting the material data sheets sent to me.


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