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| Tony's Tips |
ARTICLE DATE: 10/01/2005 |
| Installing shafts, logs,
struts & rudders with your favorite engine / transmission |
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| We now know what engine/trans combo we are using. We
have our vessel ready to start the install and we have figured out that
what we are really trying to do is utilize the space most effectively between
the front engine room bulk head and the transom of the vessel. Very simple
if you just start at both ends and fill in the center. We typically put
the rudder as far aft as possible, and many times, even install it BEHIND
the transom so as to allow more prop, less shaft angle, etc.. We have our
boat blocked level side to side (very important w/ twins) and at a height
to allow enough clearance to install the shaft under it. We have our drawing
at hand, and we have our initial lay out tools -- tape, chalk line, straight
edges, Sharpies, cordless drill, jig saw/Sawzall, hole saws, etc.. Next
will come some drawn lines - finding the "centers", front of engine room
and rear of engine room. Got to get some basic lines drawn out so we can
figure out where to start cutting. |
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| Starting
with nothing |
Front
bulkhead - print |
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| Plumbing
for straightness |
First
lines - getting straight |
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