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Hi, We are building a PC24 to be powered by two 30HP engines. In lieu of placing engines on the transom as I'd suggested earlier, we were thinking of modifying the engine pod in the designs to take the two engines. Our idea would be to leave the depths as is (sheet B 301/9 in the plans) at 524mm, 40...

Any luck with these yet Jacques?

Also, I guess we'll still need to build the engine pod? Does it play any part in holding the boat together?

Thank you

Jacques,

The engine shaft length is 508mm. Yes I believe we can get brackets if needed.

Thanks for the prompt reply. The hulls already have frames. No step on transom.

We are building a PC24 (first ever boat build!) and have just completed the two hulls. We will power the boat with two 30 HP two-stroke engines. I know the plan specifies an engine pod but I was wondering if it is possible or advisable (or indeed ill-advised) to place the engines on the transoms. Ki...