Bill Paxton Posted April 21, 2003 Posted April 21, 2003 On Saturday I attended the Lake Conroe (TX) Messabout. It was a wonderful time for boat builders and their homemade craft. There were pirogues, a lapstrake canoe, prams, rowboats and experimental small sailing craft. I found them all fascinating, and often felt like a kid in a candy store. But the highlight for me was Sultana. She Quote
capt jake Posted April 21, 2003 Posted April 21, 2003 I like the look of the motor mount, or I should say I am interested in more detail what it looks like. Can you offer anything since you saw her up close?? Thanks! Quote
Bill Paxton Posted April 21, 2003 Author Posted April 21, 2003 You have a sharp eye, Jake. The motor mount looked like a traditional metal mount except that the box steel that connects the mount to the boat runs right into the transom and disappears. It's somehow fastened from inside the lazarette. That's the best I can do from memory. If Bob is lurking maybe he can explain how it works. Quote
Bob Taylor Posted April 22, 2003 Posted April 22, 2003 The motor mount is a 2"X 2" square aluminum tubing stalk that is bolted to the transom on the inside by means of a few brackets. on the other end there is a welded steel plate that a 2"X 6" board is bolted for the moter to clamp to. It is a VERY simple design that allows the engine to tilt WAY up out of the water. Bob Taylor (new to this site) Quote
Russ Sylvester Posted April 23, 2003 Posted April 23, 2003 Every time I read something like this I get all antsy to go ahead and build the vacationer. I'll bet I 've pulled those plans out and reread them a hundred times. I know I've measured the garage at least 3 or 4 times. SWMBO keeps asking how come I can't just be happy with the weekender I've already got. I don't think she understands the disease. Welcome aboard Bob! Quote
Bob Taylor Posted April 23, 2003 Posted April 23, 2003 Thanks Russ, About the disease, I've come to realize that my wife can't comprehend the very basic rules of manhood: 1. We're never wrong 2. We're not sorry 3. We're probably gonna do it again Boat building keeps us out of the bars (to some degree) and adds a much needed touch of class to the world. Bob Quote
Johannah Posted April 23, 2003 Posted April 23, 2003 Bob, I think you just showed part of the "Guys Private Rule Book" to the other side. I'm going to show that list to my husband. :shock: His version changes Rule 2 to "Say 'sorry' but make it clear that you don't know what for." It's a good thing we love you guys! Quote
capt jake Posted April 23, 2003 Posted April 23, 2003 Jo, my rule is; I make ALL of the important decisions!! Thus far, I haven't had to make a single one!! ) You should appreciate that one! :) Quote
Johannah Posted April 23, 2003 Posted April 23, 2003 Good one, Captain! Our Vietnamese kids would give you a 10 for "face saving" technique. It would be fun to get their version of "the rules". Quote
capt jake Posted April 23, 2003 Posted April 23, 2003 Face saving?? I speak only the truth!! :D Just ask my boss, I mean.. She really does get her way most of the time!! Seriously!! We are moving, right?? Do you really think I want to move years worth of accumulated 'stuff'???? BTW, it is GOOD stuff!! :D Take care!! Quote
Johannah Posted April 24, 2003 Posted April 24, 2003 You're getting no sympathy from me, Captain. We still have some boxes moved from Boston 21 years ago. Then there are my husband's undergrad. engineering notes and my beloved scrounged door collection. If I recall, someone at your house has an impressive collection of wood and tools? Good luck with the move and don't make any cracks about how many dishes she has. Trust me on that. 8) Quote
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