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  1. tpenfield

    I/O (Sterndrive) Conversion to Outboards

    Quick Update . . . Structural finer points. One of the concerns I had about the structural design was a fairly long run of the secondary 'stringers' (about 42") vs. their width (~ 0.75"). These stringers (perhaps more like girders) are in line with the engine mount locations, so they will have...
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    I/O (Sterndrive) Conversion to Outboards

    My 'target' weight is 400 lbs. for the extension pod. I think I'll be about that.
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    I/O (Sterndrive) Conversion to Outboards

    Ribs, Gussets and Lateral Supports . . . so as to get back on topic. :LOL: It has been slow going, but I am getting my arms around the details of the internal structure of the extension pod. As I proceed, it is occurring to me that maybe I over-designed this a 'wee bit', but who knows. Since...
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    I/O (Sterndrive) Conversion to Outboards

    For me shy and strong is as much as 1/16", but often 1/32" For cutting things, if you want 'shy' cut the line, if you want strong leave the line. :LOL:
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    I/O (Sterndrive) Conversion to Outboards

    Yes, a wee bit out of spec :ROFLMAO:
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    I/O (Sterndrive) Conversion to Outboards

    That was Joe, the boat hauler that I used. Having a trailer is convenient. I tow the boat (locally) with my F-150 Ecoboost 4x4.
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    I/O (Sterndrive) Conversion to Outboards

    first snow of the season . . . . Kind of early in the season for a measurable snow. I plan on moving the boat up next to the garage door. Then maybe make a tent over the aft end, so I can work on it during the winter.
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    I/O (Sterndrive) Conversion to Outboards

    Quick update . . . I am about 6 gallons of resin and 12 yards of biaxial cloth into it. The internal structure is mostly glassed, but it has been tedious and slow going. I'm onto ribs and gussets for the most part. I'll post some pictures as I am able.
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    I/O (Sterndrive) Conversion to Outboards

    No, it becomes a 'make it my own' boat :LOL:
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    I/O (Sterndrive) Conversion to Outboards

    It has the "Yacht Certified" capacity plate. The manufacturer has published the maximum power as 760HP.
  11. tpenfield

    Fiberglassing Technique Video

    I've been meaning to make a video about the fiberglassing technique that I use. Since I am doing quite a bit of fiberglassing right now, I made the video. . I hope it is helpful to those taking on a fiberglass project.
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    I/O (Sterndrive) Conversion to Outboards

    In the 'better late than never' catagory . . . . Maybe I'll pick up a few pointers . . . or find out if I am making a blunder. :ROFLMAO:
  13. tpenfield

    Alpha 1 Gen 2 - leak & transom service questions

    As for the trim pump hoses . . . make sure it is not the y-pipe gasket leaking instead of the trim pump hoses.
  14. tpenfield

    Jeez! What happened to global warming

    The reason it has been so cold lately in the northern parts is not about global warming or anything like that. It is because this year I am fiberglassing my extension pod in the garage, which barely has any heat.:LOL: Once I'm done with the fiberglass, I'm sure it will warm up. :ROFLMAO:
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    Survey

    Good luck with the survey and mechanical inspection. If you have not chosen a surveyor, you can find lists of certified surveyors on the SAMS or NAMS websites. I often Google their name/company as you may find various forum posts that can serve as references on their work. Not sure if you had...
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    Survey

    Also keep in mind that many of the newer bearings (u-joint & gimbal) are the non-grease-able type. Yet another surprise I got when I did my annual maintenance the first year of ownership.
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    I/O (Sterndrive) Conversion to Outboards

    To the extent that I have researched, OB's of all sizes are open cooling (no HX). . The main advantage with OB's is that you can/should tilt them up out of the water when not in use. This alleviates the issues of galvanic corrosion and marine life growth. Since the lower unit and propeller...
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    Survey

    I had a couple years of service records from the seller on my boat, which was helpful. A bad bearing you can usually hear on a sea trial. My surprise was after the first year of ownership, the engines (alignment) needed quite a bit of adjustment.
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    Survey

    It would be a nice idea, but you may get some push-back. Also increase your estimated cost to about $2500 if the drives come off (for inspection of the alignment, gimbal and u-joint bearings).
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    Survey

    Also, keep in mind that some of the things your are looking to get may not be in the realm of a mechanic, unless the seller agrees. U-joints, Gimbal, and alignment would require the drives to come off, and it may be beyond the normal extent of inspection.
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