DIY Outboard Bracket

Kcinnick · #1 08-14-2010, 10:16 PM

Transom is at a 13 degree angle, 3 layers of 1/2" marine ply (Meranti 1088)laminated with thickened epoxy, two layers of 6 oz biax on the outside, 1 on the inside. There are also plenty of overlaps at seams and corners from taping the hull together with 6oz biax.

hermco · #2 08-14-2010, 10:30 PM

What HP motor are you using?

Kcinnick · #3 08-14-2010, 10:44 PM

I would like to use a 115, but the used market is loaded with low hour 150's. I don't plan to get a motor until spring, I hope to be ready by then. I am about to make another supply order, so I was going to add on materials needed for a bracket.

gofastsandman · #4 08-17-2010, 08:57 AM

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What HP motor are you using?

6HP Cinnickal kicker. Anyone seen Sam?

hermco · #5 08-17-2010, 09:18 AM

The 115 will work fine. I have plans if you want them. You will need to be able to sew carbon fiber.

Kcinnick · #6 08-17-2010, 10:30 PM

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The 115 will work fine. I have plans if you want them. You will need to be able to sew carbon fiber.

Doesn't it take a special machine to sew Carbon Fiber? I was hoping something a little more simple, but I do have a family member that builds prototypes and one offs for an engineering firm, lots of CNC work mostly, but I think I saw a huge machine with lots of carbon fiber laying on it, possible a sewing machine. (I was taking advantage of the CNC....)

I am looking in the used market, and I probably can get a used turn key boat for cheaper than what I am spending on materials for this one, its not always about the money, but if I find a good deal on a used one, I will most certainly buy it.