Decided to check a scrap metal dealer about an hour away today, as they said they had lots of aluminum on hand, at 1/3 of the price of new.....
I could drive pilings but it would be expensive. Or as I did for the first few years I did also run galvanized steel cables from each side of the...
Thanks for the quick replies! It is brackish water, but the barrels are plastic. Most of the aluminum will be above water, but the corners will...
Hi Folks - My current floating docks, built mainly from rough sawn 2"x8" hemlock boards for framing, with large welded metals corners, axles and...
I am not certain the tach is accurate, but its it works off the teeth on the flywheel, and my understanding is this type is not often off like the...
search Mumby 48 catamaran - Tim Mumby did sell plans and he/others will build as well.
Thanks for the info Lepke- i had not heard that before - and with the engine already at the point of overloaded, due to overpropping, I would...
A couple pics of the new aluminum floors. I cut out a roll of vinyl garage flooring with checketplate pattern to put down on the bare aluminum,...
Update - I had 2" of pitch taken off the prop during the winter. Had the boat out briefly when I put it in a couple of weeks ago (haven't been...
thanks for the encouragement! Not a pro job, but as an amateur, first time builder, I am happy with it..
Decided to do a simple swim platform about 6" above waterline. Will be well out of water when planing and even when getting on plane as the boat...
It is an older design and no the Designer is no longer available. re: bulkheads - I do not currently have any watertight bulkheads or...
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Hi Folks, Many of you have helped me when i first built my aluminum 25" Glen-L design Double Eagle powerboat a few years ago. I have used the...
I did some searching on alibaba and similar sites, but did not see anything in the smaller size- 15-20hp or so. How long has your friend had the...
I have read about the VW marinizations on here, and would be interested for other projects / higher power needs. Here, I am really only needing...
I did look at Beta a few years ago, but it was only a bit less expensive than Yanmar at the time, as far as proper marine engines. I am also...
Hi PAR and others- I saw a post where you mentioned having a source for a 27hp Kubota based engine. Do they have anything in the 15- 20 hp range,...
Boat is out now for the winter. Lots of time to put the proper size system now. thanks
Bluebell - did you watch the video on the last page? What is it that strikes you as alarming or requiring such concern? I appreciate the replies...
