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Marty, as far as wedge,angle, etc.. This will be trial and error in most cases. No two props are alike even though they may be designated as such. This is true of the boat and how it was constructed. Sam Wearly and I constructed and raced a great deal in the AOMCI 3 HP Events (Antique Outboard Motor Club Inc.)… Set up everything in a “ball park” configuration and finesse from there. And take plenty of notes… TK
Marty, since you are in to mechanics the motor end should not be a hill for you … Cameron and I have a Professional Mechanical Back Ground.. We have purchased a Post 79 Rue and a 8 HP Tohatsu. At this time we have not decided if we are going to go the classics route.. Also to see which way the wind blows on the 4 stroke Tohatsu Six’s…
We are getting help and guidance from other members (stated above) about what you mentioned about the wedge, angle, etc. We will be glad to forward any information that we have learned, and would appreciate the same from you . Thanks TK
Marty, Cameron was fortunate enough to drive a number of other boats before building our first boat#888. We did talk to other members about various areas of the process and things to watch out for during the build. As far as getting members help from the Forum page… “Lots of Luck” … As you have noticed the Site activity is negligible, besides you and I there is no input from anyone else. … This is due to the transition from the old site to the new site … The new site has been neglected therefore less and less members frequent it due to lack of interest. And believe me there are some great knowledgeable members that would go over backwards to help on your build …
<i> If we still had our members directory I could point you out to some great knowledgeable builders who could really help you out. But they no longer, as said before, frequent the site … </i>
Marty,We’re not using the supplied steering system. Cameron bought the hub from Browning Machine. This is application is completely different. Cam determined that the dash alone was not strong enough from CLC.. Also we will configure the steering in a more direct system … rigged from one side … The wheel feels more like a sports car with about 3/4 stop to stop instead of a set up where you have to turn the wheel better than a full revolution to achieve the same stop to stop… TK
Marty thanks for the update…. By the way what kind of temps are you having in your neighborhood …. TK
The manual build leaves all stitches in. Apply fillets and glass cloth. When cured and boat is flipped, cut off as much of remaining stitch and sand smooth. I opted Lee’s build notes and only used copper in keel under front webbing where stitches can’t be removed until boat is flipped. The rest I tack welded between stitches. Once cured I removed then laid fillets and glass cloth. No stainless to sand and less metal/copper in boat. Cameron Walker
