Very nice, lots of freeboard. Wish I had a bit more. I really like the edges on the console on the near boat. We really debated about using...
Hi Nukisen, Thanks very much for the kind words from Sweden! Funny you should mention air induction. When the hull was hot dipped galvanized one...
I forgot to mention that when we hit 48 we were mostly full of fuel. We went out camping for a long weekend so we weren't empty either. Wish I...
Hello Gonzo and Fishstretcher! Great info guys. Found a guru who had tried 24 different props on his Whaler. He was kind and patient to share his...
Thanks for the links Yellowjacket. Yeah, just about everything is made in China. I've got well over 20% built in for safety. So, the tire should...
Hi JRD, I recently read a fantastic book from one of your countrymen who built his own boat out of kuri logs he salvaged in the 1930's. He had to...
Thanks Alan, that's cool you had the same idea too. Sure thought I could find something on the Internet. I keep wondering if I'm missing something...
I just repowered my 23 galvanized steel boat from a single 175 to twin 150 on a new full flotation bracket, we now are really overtaxing the...
Thanks Gonzo! Motors are brand new and not broke in. Will I possibly see a slight rise rpm when they break in? I'm now thinking that I will swap...
Hi Folks, some of you were advising me late last summer on prop ideas for my heavy (5800lbs) self built boat I was rigging with twin new Merc 150...
I'm repowering the 23' boat I made and need some suggestions on picking new props. Boat currently has a single '92 Merc 175 with a stainless...
Thanks Tom, are we calling the bracket a pod since it's enclosed? Is a transom extension the same too? Does anyone know where I could look for...
Mr Efficiency just pegged the classification type for this boat. We are all still laughing here. I will make a better video in a week and a half...
Hello David and Tom, Thanks for the responses. Boat weighed in at 4300 but that was before a hardtop and some other stuff other stuff was added....
I really could use some help designing a new outboard bracket for my 23' self built power boat. I built the hull in high school metal shop out of...