kmcsharry

Cool Boat!!

After full disassembly of the lower unit, a few design iterations and spec'ing out parts, etc. I have decided to move back to my...

Its a 1972 Merc 40 (4hp) I have confirmed 2:1 reduction gears. I agree there might be better more modern options but right now I want to...

I don't think it will be "better" for getting the boat moving. It's more of a learning and building exercise and conversion to electric...

I don't really with this outboard propulsion set up but it gives me a couple advantages I think, if I want to try different motors I can...

Cool pics and sketch Alan, I really like the belt drive idea. Here is the "Ki" version (draw by me in free version of sketch up) of what...

Yea, but other than all that it looks pretty good :cool: OK no more AI renderings...

Not how I would fabricate the exterior shell but a decent concept of the mechanical structure and parts. More than I can take on right...

Thanks for all the ideas! I did consider a long prop shaft through the transom with the motor inboard and still like the idea but wasn’t...

Building the boat is not an issue I have very good woodworking skills and a decent shop with all required tools. My issue is that I...

Thanks Guys, Wing Guy do you have a link to the 10' build that sounds awesome.... WIP.... Changing things up a bit on propulsion, 48v...

Agree these are optimistic but somewhere to start. 36v was selected to try to get rpm’s down because we did not have a reduction gearbox...

165# agree 300 is optimistic hopefully land 300-350. Testing will be on flat water lake. Will definitely run in protected salt water on...

Hi All, My name is Kevin and this is my first attempt at designing and building a hull/boat. I am looking for feedback and thoughts...