Typically it is a Marine Surveyor (structural & fittings) and a certified 'mechanic'. Try to find a surveyor who has a mechanic that they typically work with. Sometimes you will find a surveyor who is also a mechanic. Expect to spend about $1,500 in total perhaps a bit more. Sometimes the...
I will keep the trim tabs, even though I don't use them much. Speaking of which, I unfastened the trim tabs the other day, just to gain some clearance. There was a stainless steel plate between the trim tab's mounting plate and the transom. It was stuck on with what appeared to be 5200. I...
For those following along, here is the calculation for change in CG . . . I previously did a similar calculation for the fore/aft movement of CG.
12in x 1400lbs + 19in x 2250lbs - 12in x 400lbs = 54750 in-lbs
= ? in x (11000-2250+1400+400) lbs
54750 in-lbs/10550 lbs = ?
? = 5.2 inches
I get over to THT once in a while. There are a few conversion threads over there. Not sure I'd want to do any marine consulting . . . kind of late in life to become a Naval Architect.
It is true (as far as I can tell) that the OB versions of the typical sterndrive boats use the same/similar...
Very technical . . . Here is what I Googled . . .
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I did the 'vertical' calculations and it looks like the CoG (Center of Gravity) will move upward about 5.2" (0.45Ft).
The fact that the boat is a 10'-10" (130") beam will probably suffice for lateral stability. I may notice a slight bit (wee bit :LOL: ) more tenderness, but I'm thinking it...
The aspect of stability has come up to some extent. Essentially the weight of the engines, although less than their I/O equivalents is positioned higher on the boat.
My understanding is that the SST requirements apply to commercial vessels, not recreational vessels.
I googled the following...
I'm not a fan of painting . . . The Admiral does most of the painting, much of which is because she looking for something to do . . . I get to do the more 'skilled' aspects of the job, like trim work.
My challenge with the gloves is that I get resin on them handling and adjusting the glass cloth during layup. It is all the 'cost' of laying up wet cloth rather than dry cloth. The results are much better (IMO) so the volume of gloves used is worth it.
This morning, I did the inner part of...
A day of fiberglassing . . .
I've started in on fiberglassing the structure. Probably should have glassed the pieces ahead of time, but I'll make this work.
I read (on the Internet) in a couple of places of folks who had issues with de-lamination of fiberglass & Coosa board. So, I wanted...
#1 - I'm using lower density foam for less critical parts . . . spacers, etc.
#2 - I need to be able to reach areas inside the swim platform cavity to install bolts.
#3 Scott replied about the K-planes. . . They are more narrow, but longer. The cost is above my allowance.
I brought the extension pod frame outside for a test fit on the boat and to outline the cut-outs.
The fit will need a bit of tweaking, but not terribly so.
I got the matching cut-out areas marked. I'll probably be taking the sawz-all to it this week.
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The sides are a bit tight to the...
I had the pleasure of meeting up with our iBoats historian @Bob_VT today in snowy Vermont. We chatted for a while ahead of Black Friday shopping.
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It is nice to meet in-person the folks we interact with virtually.
