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by MarkOrge
Fri Jun 10, 2022 7:43 am
Forum: Cracker Larry's Corner: Boat Repair and Rebuild Support
Topic: Weight and balance adjustment
Replies: 9
Views: 1010

Re: Weight and balance adjustment

Thanks Tom ! Sorry for the delay, work is crazy (a good thing) I believe my COG is slightly aft of design, I have a double console and although did my best during the build to follow the great advice on this forum, do not have a lot of options due to built in fuel tank etc. For length of waterline, ...
by MarkOrge
Thu May 19, 2022 2:03 pm
Forum: Cracker Larry's Corner: Boat Repair and Rebuild Support
Topic: Weight and balance adjustment
Replies: 9
Views: 1010

Re: Weight and balance adjustment

Thanks Capeman. PH18, Fixed fuel tank (cant move - built in) fixed bass boat style seating Here is the link to my build if it helps: https://www.community.boatbuildercentral.com/forum/viewtopic.php?t=21717&start=380 Three of four batteries are in the front locker where the fire extinguisher used...
by MarkOrge
Thu May 19, 2022 12:04 pm
Forum: Cracker Larry's Corner: Boat Repair and Rebuild Support
Topic: Weight and balance adjustment
Replies: 9
Views: 1010

Re: Weight and balance adjustment

Thanks Capeman. Unfortunately I dont have an option unless I go buy an older 2 stroke - which I am adverse to as I seek the best reliability I can. Strength is not a concern, Jaques gave me a conservitive layup schedule (foam core) and I used top quality transom foam, and even substituted one of the...
by MarkOrge
Thu May 19, 2022 8:51 am
Forum: Cracker Larry's Corner: Boat Repair and Rebuild Support
Topic: Weight and balance adjustment
Replies: 9
Views: 1010

Weight and balance adjustment

Good day all. I have a question around how much to adjust for a potentially new engine that will weigh about 100 pounds more. I am going to buy new, but unfortunately they are all heavier now, likely also because they are all 4 strokes. So, I have my boat almost right as it is now, FYI on a 10"...
by MarkOrge
Mon Jul 08, 2019 1:35 pm
Forum: Builder's Power Boats
Topic: Mark's PH18 in Toronto
Replies: 387
Views: 56376

Re: Mark's PH18 in Toronto

Update on weight and balance - moved my three group 31's up to what was the anchor and fender locker and it worked out perfect. See picture below from the long weekend up on Georgian Bay. I think the smallmouth bass like it better too! I can tell the difference in ride and no more porpoising when I ...
by MarkOrge
Mon Jul 08, 2019 1:15 pm
Forum: Builder's Power Boats
Topic: Wouter's PH18 Namibia
Replies: 693
Views: 82610

Re: Wouter's PH18 Namibia

Beautiful work. What prop did you go with on the Suzuki ?
by MarkOrge
Tue May 28, 2019 9:49 pm
Forum: Builder's Power Boats
Topic: Mark's PH18 in Toronto
Replies: 387
Views: 56376

Re: Mark's PH18 in Toronto

Hi Casey. I got the mount and most all of my bling from Eddie Marine. For weight, Jaques mentioned the foam core may actually be a little heavier due to the additional glass required. Bone empty not even hatch covers I was exactly 2000 pounds including the trailer, not sure what the trailer weighs. ...
by MarkOrge
Wed Mar 27, 2019 12:57 pm
Forum: Builder's Power Boats
Topic: PH18 Build in North Dallas (PH20)
Replies: 3520
Views: 384953

Re: PH18 Build in North Dallas (PH20)

Beautiful woodwork Casey. Your boat is a work of art.

I just responded to your query re HP.

As a Project / Health and Safety Manager for Johnson Controls, glad to see everyone is wearing their PPE !
by MarkOrge
Wed Mar 27, 2019 12:52 pm
Forum: Builder's Power Boats
Topic: Mark's PH18 in Toronto
Replies: 387
Views: 56376

Re: Mark's PH18 in Toronto

Sorry for the delay Casey, just saw this, must have missed it in my trolling ... If you want to cruise she is fine. If you want to fly on calm mornings / blast off at bass tournaments no. Mine tops out just below 40 MPH trimmed and jacked with 13 pitch 4 blade stainless Evinrude prop. I could possib...
by MarkOrge
Wed Mar 27, 2019 12:36 pm
Forum: Builder's Power Boats
Topic: Wouter's PH18 Namibia
Replies: 693
Views: 82610

Re: Wouter's PH18 Namibia

Stunningly beautiful ! Wow. Cant wait to see her with the motor attached...