Since the space is limited and there is little room to work a saw - any saw - removing the motor mount was a little finicky. With a little patience and perseverance the piece was removed and now F-6A is symmetrical!
Monday, January 7, 2013
Task: Remove Interior Motor Mount
When I built the frames, I intended to build and use the motor-well as designed. However, after assembling the hull I read about the experiences of other Pathfinder builders who chose to use a transom mounted motor mount. Eliminating the motor-well would simplify building the hull - no need to cut another hole in the bottom of the boat! I decided to not build the motor-well. Of course that meant removing the motor-well from F-6A (and adding a doubler to the transom).
Since the space is limited and there is little room to work a saw - any saw - removing the motor mount was a little finicky. With a little patience and perseverance the piece was removed and now F-6A is symmetrical!
I still have to do a bit of sanding to clean up the frame and the seat-front 'extensions' between F-6A and the transom need to be installed.
Since the space is limited and there is little room to work a saw - any saw - removing the motor mount was a little finicky. With a little patience and perseverance the piece was removed and now F-6A is symmetrical!
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Looks like a good plan. Will probably do the same on Gath Mor...when the weather cools down a bit.
ReplyDeleteNearly up to frame 5 at present.
Gardens is looking great though. Can't wait to see it finished. Will you make your own masts and spars?
I will make my masts and spars. Trying to decide between bird's mouth or hollow-box construction.
DeleteKeep plugging away. Do you have photos of your boat?
Thanks for the encouragement.
I'll be making mine using the bird's mouth method. Bought a (huge) router bit especially for the job.
DeleteFollowing your progress with great interest.
Well, I am leaning toward the bird's mouth method, too. I haven't purchased the specialty bit yet but that may well, indeed, be part of my winter-time on-line shopping.
DeleteJust uploaded some photos.
ReplyDeleteNot pretty, but getting there!
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Looking nice. I did the same to frame 6A. No engine. If I have to I'll put it on a bracket on transom. My intent is to sail her onto the beach.
ReplyDeleteLooking forward to see how you make your masts. Birds mouth with pitchpine is my plan.