Battery Tray
 

Well got a little more done this weekend.

Found some batteries that were the cranking power I needed and the size that would fit the area.

Brute Force AGM...same exact battery that is made by Oddessy except it only has a 2 year warranty instead of 3 and is priced accordingly.


First I made some cleats out of 3/4 marine ply and used six-ten to epoxy in.


http://i266.photobucket.com/albums/i...CIMG0014-6.jpg

Next I used up some more of my left over wood and came up with a neat fitting tray. It will be held down by s/s tee nuts and painted to match the bilge.


http://i266.photobucket.com/albums/i...CIMG0015-4.jpg

Now the battery's. The tight fit picture is a little deceiving, both battery's fit on the tray and do not hang over ...need to get some nylon strapping to hold them down.


http://i266.photobucket.com/albums/i...CIMG0017-3.jpg

Moving Ahead
 

Just so no one thinks I'm slacking off here are some pictures of my progress in the last few weeks. No particular order to these just progress.


One of things I wanted to do before putting the floor down for good was to figure out a way to secure the engine cover to the floor without wood type screws. I did not have enough room to use T-Nuts, because a bulk head was in the way, plus when I notched the bulkhead for nylon nuts I still did not have access to it.

Here is my solution using s/s plates that were tapped for 10/24 threads.

Wood scored and 1/2 removed.

http://i266.photobucket.com/albums/i...CIMG0014-7.jpg

S/S Plates

http://i266.photobucket.com/albums/i...10219-1120.jpg

Next came the floor alignment...then the epoxy and fairing compound. Now I need to tape the floor to the hull sides and do some more fairing.

http://i266.photobucket.com/albums/i...10203-1232.jpg

http://i266.photobucket.com/albums/i...CIMG0015-5.jpg


After looking at the last two floor panels for a long time I decided that I needed more room around the engine.

Solution was to cut some access areas that will be hinged, so that when the engine box is opened I then open the panels.

Making the cleats for the cut out area.

http://i266.photobucket.com/albums/i...10413-1534.jpg

Engine sitting nicely with cutouts.

http://i266.photobucket.com/albums/i...10414-1018.jpg

Shown with cutouts opened.

http://i266.photobucket.com/albums/i...10414-1019.jpg

The look with the engine box down

http://i266.photobucket.com/albums/i...10414-1536.jpg

Now I feel comfortable in epoxying the last two panels down and being able to work around the engine.

Wiring for the engine should being showing up in the next few days...then I get to start it... :D :D :D

Re: Moving Ahead
 

Cool idea, Terry. She's lookin good.
Dave

Re: Moving Ahead
 

Terry,
As ususal an unusual amount of forethought, innovation, and attention to detail. Can't wait to see it next week.
Fred

Start Me Up
 

Just a cell phone video...but I just couldn't help it I had to start it up.

http://i266.photobucket.com/albums/i...th_v8start.jpg

Just click the picture and it should take you to photo bucket and fire it up,...

Re: Start Me Up
 

He He your getting there Terry....That boats gonna haul A$$. Nothing like firing up the boat and your self at the same time :D

strick

Re: Start Me Up
 

SAHWHEAT!!!!!!!!!!!!

Re: Start Me Up
 

Did I hear a little lope?? :D

Re: Start Me Up
 

Awesome to see you bringing that old girl back to life. and shes going to be quite a runner too! good work.

Re: Start Me Up
 

Wow! You're on fire.
Great idea with the hinging access on the motor sides. That's will be sweet.
Just flipped through your 400 fotos...
you been busy... :cool: