Yup, Sam, I bigly like those also. The new design shields the motor from water. Ian sent me details of an even more recent design that improves...
I believe you're right. The prior owner who modified the motor mount would have been wise to use 5083/5382 and to prime and paint it correctly....
Thank you again, Sam. That was a great lead. I sent an email to Ian Farrier to ask his permission to copy his design. He replied with an...
Here's a picture of some of the aluminum I took off the boat last weekend. The paint is peeling and the aluminum shows significant ccorrosion....
Sam, It is indeed a small world! Thank you for sending that along. You made my day. I hadn't seen that before. That's exactly the kind of...
Someone has recommended that I use 3/4" thick G10 to replace the aluminum slab. G10 is easily finished in gelcoat or paint, won't crush, and...
Yes, I do realize that this is about aesthetics. Aesthetics matter to me. I don't want a slab of painted Al that will chip and corrode. I...
Mr Efficiency, Would you please explain why you think a composite motor mount is such a bad idea that you advise against it? Respectfully Judy
It ain't broke..... IT'S UGLY!!! It is old, decrepit, and pitted. It's an ugly shape that Looks ungainly compared with the lines of the hull. i...
Yes, it really is 20 mm thick! At some point in the past, a prior owner replaced the original mount with a massive aluminum plate. The plate...
I think I've finally fixed the image links. Please let me know if you still can't see them. Judy
Thank you for the reply. Please follow the links below for the images Click here for a drawing of the plate:...
Hello, I'm a sailmaker, not a boat builder, so I'm coming here for advice. I have a an early 1992 Corsair F24 Mk1 with a heavy out board motor...
Arvel Gentry's Website Dear Kim, My condolences on the passing of your father Arvel. I had to good fortune to talk to him numerous times over...