JSL, I had a feeling i wasn't going to find a decent solution without help. While searching for a company that can modify props i ran into a...
Paul, I've been playing with different values and i must admit it almost addictive. Like finding the best gearbox ratio's on race weekend;) I...
Tom, Thanks for the info. I was hoping it was possible to reduce the diameter by 1/2" or maybe 1" because it isn't easy to find props in the...
Hi Paul, I actually already downloaded a few things from your page (and did a lot of reading!) but apparently this is not something you pick up...
Tom, you mentioned cutting down a props diameter, how much can you trim a prop and are there any disadvantages i should be aware of? JSL, If i...
Tom, I found a Paragon gearbox with 2:1 ratio, identical to my 1:1 Paragon so an easy swap. If the price is right that could be a good step in...
Tom, I tried to get an idea by comparing different boats with the original specifications from the book that contained the plans (runabout book...
It's time to start thinking about buying a prop for my project so i asked for prices and advise at three dealers. With very different results. I...
Thanks, CDK. That was what i was expecting but nice to be sure now;) Joris
I started preparations to put the engine in my hull and while looking for parts and info i stumbled across a boat build by Kane Custom Boats. To...
ok...:D
Still not sure why the engine-rpm matters? The rpm after the transmission is what you make it with the ratio you select and doesn't affect...
but what if they did? Then a 50hp@ 5000rpm 2-stroke or 4-stroke would have the same power as a 50hp@ 5000rpm diesel ? Or fit a 1:2 gearbox on a...
Is the outboard a 2-stroke, 4-stroke or diesel? :)
Yeah, you would expect that after 200 years someone invented a unit to measure power...:D Joris
Peabody, It's not impossible to ship a boat to the states but it involves some work and time (and obviously money). A few years ago i...
I searched on dutch sites for plans but couldn't find any real building plans. There are a few that sell plans for 1/8 or 1/10 scaled "opduwers"...
I just finished planking mine and two things that were important to me as a first timer were: 1/ shaping the planks or pieces. When you have years...
About a year ago i started building my first boat. Thanks to many members i've been able to keep the project going and it looks like eventually...
Rustybarge, when all of this is done, are you planning to put the engine on it's side to get the output pointing downwards? Or are you mounting...
