Quick Update . . . I have not been able to make any progress on the swim platform or the transom pods. I may be able to make a few templates...
Quick Update . . . Jan 2024 It has been a while and having come to the conclusion that the current position of the boarding ladders would result...
Quick Update . . . It's been a while. I have the boat out of the water for the season. After a bit more measurement, I am thinking that the...
Well. . . the boat properly sits slightly bow 'up', like most boats of this type so that water flows to the stern. Not sure of the inclination...
Another factoid since we have been talking about weight. . . . The propulsion packages (Mercruiser 6.2L Seacore/Bravo 3) weigh 1,244 lbs each, so...
@fallguy . . . that's a lot of questions. How are you doing? No good way to calculate much, but the boat sits in the water OK . . ....
got it . . . I don't have an inclinometer on the boat, but, I'd say the boat cruises at a lower angle than the 6-7˚.
Thanks, guys. Interesting stuff @Barry . I figured that anything over 10˚ of trim tab deployment was going to be more drag than lift. Looks...
FWIW - here is a picture of the OEM trim tabs. . . 18" wide x 12" deep. One of the biggest 'stock' trim tabs offered by Bennett. I could not...
Another update . . . I have the boat in the water for the season. Before doing so, I took some more measurements of the transom area and have a...
Quick Update . . . Pre-season boat preparation is approaching, as I usually do my maintenance and modification work during April - May. I have...
Very little strength of a structural member lies at the core. Mostly in the outer edges since that is where the tension and compression forces...
Each state now has an MIC code, which is the prefix on the 12-digit HIN. There is probably an inspection process and the state will assign your...
The additional planing surface will be about 250 sq. in per pod, or 500 sq. in. total.
Quick Update . . . The boat is out of the water for the season and I took some measurements of where the Pods would be. Here are a few images of...
Poly & VE based resins (gelcoat) over epoxy is difficult because of the waxy blush that epoxy leaves behind. Any chance you can get/use an...
Does the university have any guidance on scaling down a full-sized hull for testing purposes (without compromising your Intellectual Property...
Nice work . . . :) The engine looks like a 1994-95 vintage (gen 5 454), raw water cooled. These engines used a combination fuel pump and sea...
@alan454 . . . You know at some point your are going to have to show us some pictures of the boat and the engine rebuild. As you work on this...
An engineer could specify a layup schedule that would/could replace a wood core stringer system. However, it is fair to say that a fiberglass...
