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Wow ! now THAT IS a planner. Congratulations. What size motor drives the cutter heads?


Joe B

He is asking .... " gap between the garboards from the end of the outer keel to the transom" . This sounds like someone has shortened the (outer) keel and it doesn't extend to the transom. The keel should extend all the way aft, with a taper to about 1/2 - 3/4 " thick at the transom. ...

Just a word of caution, I would strongly advise against simply adding weight to the inside of the hull. I expect that that will only succeed in destroying the joinery at the transom. Any force applied downward must be counteracted with an equal and opposite force acting (up) against the transom join...

The problem of the "hooked" bottom is all too common on our old wood boats. Expanding on Robert's plan #1 idea, I have wondered if the following would work.... Three strong timbers (6X6's) as strong backs under the hull (hull in the upright position) extending from aft of the transom to we...

Yes, what Ron said.... if the engine in NOT running do not try and force the shift lever. The way I adjust the shift cable is to first disconnect the cable end from the motor shift lever. Next while turning the prop by hand , shift the motor lever into "F" . Now go to the control box and s...

I see that no one has responded to your question, so I'm thinking that maybe we can kick-off a discussion. My guess is that the further astern the concavity the more pronounced the effect will be on handling. The worst condition would be for the "hook" to be immediately forward of the rans...

This is for Andre from Battle Creek, MI... And again, I hope that I'm not violating the Dockside protocol by posting this... I would like to extend a invitation to visit an Antique Outboard Club meet In nearby Byron, MI on October 24th. Being a classic boat guy I'm sure that you will enjoy the compa...

This is for Skip from Manchester, MI... And I hope that I'm not violating the Dockside protocol by posting this... I would like to extend a invitation to visit an Antique Outboard Club meet In nearby Byron, MI on October 24th. Being a classic boat guy I'm sure that you will enjoy the company of a li...

If you are working from the inside of the hull and the garboard planks and inner keel sisters (doublers) are still in place you will encounter a bit of an issue with the original fasteners. When you remove the rotted rib end there will remain a wood screw and a brass nail coming up into the keel sis...

Hello 57Johnson... as was suggested, check out the group at aomci.org. And since you are very nearby, let me extend a personal invitation to visit one of the best Antique Outboard Club meets in the country at Constantine Michigan the weekend of July 10, 11, 12. Big swap and sell area, restored motor...

Andreas, take care of yourself, get well, we need you on the water !

Joe B

Here is a suggestion... not easy, but it worked for me. Jamestown sells 1 " ring shank Stainless Steel boat nails. Unfortunately the heads are a bit too large to sink. This took a while , but I chucked each nail in the drill press and filed the head down to a smaller size, ended up with like a ...

She sure is a beauty! I see that you have her all set up with a nice vintage helm, so will you hang a vintage outboard on the transom as well? That rig would be a real hit at any of the Antique Outboard Motor Club outings. The guys would love to see that rig. You could check out "upcoming event...

Just a thought, but you think that the Livery boat simpley had heaver (deeper) and more substantial gunnels? This to better withstand the expected abuse of rental service. This might explain the slight increase in depth with an otherwise identical hull.

Joe B

Thanks AJR, I checked the site out... much good info

Joe B