Build Engine Pod out of aluminum angle iron?

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  1. Rranger
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    Rranger Junior Member

    I really haven't looked into this much. Part of my diligence will start with a design capable of packing a 200HP.
     
    Rranger, Nov 15, 2024
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  2. bajansailor
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    bajansailor Marine Surveyor

    A & T Marine here in Barbados built a 46' semi-catamaran party boat 7 years ago with two 150 hp O/B motors on pods - I am not too sure what the plate thickness is of the pods (I will have to confirm with the builder) but I think it is about 1/4" / 6 mm.
    Here are a few photos of her.
    DSCF1599.JPG DSCF2131.JPG DSCF2139.JPG
     
    bajansailor, Nov 15, 2024
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  3. willy13
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    Rectangular tubing was used in this design to stiffen the plate and carry the loads forward. A tritoon with 200hp. IMG_20241116_151329502.jpg
     
    willy13, Nov 16, 2024
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  5. BlueBell
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    Just for clarity, not all the loads go forward.
     
    BlueBell, Nov 17, 2024
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