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Getting very close. Here's pics. Got Honda 20hp 4-stroke remote engine used.. Two questions : Engine height - 22"shaft, but 20" transom.. manual says anti-ventilation plate should be 0-2 inches below hull.. It's therefore 2" below hull, logically. Is this to low & if so, must I bu...

I'm mounting my used Honda bf20 on my almost finished Fs14. The transom is the traditional 20", the engine is 22". The engine manual says it can be mounted with anti-ventilation plate from 0 to 2 inches below hull. It is 2", logically. Will leaving it at 2" below hull be a proble...

I have essentially completed Fs14 with console/remote. I acquired a used Honda 20hp 4 stroke (130 lbs) & am mounting with bolts. I had doubled original transom (two full transom 3/8 ply pieces & two clamping boards more at top) - full glass on back (outside) & essentially full on inside ...

Jeff wrote: ↑Mon Jul 20, 2020 9:07 am Finalfront, you can use GelMagic but it is cheaper to just fill with a thickened epoxy and re-drill. Jeff

Hey jeff.
Whats ur opinion on drill/fill hole thickener? Just wood flour?

Hi, I'm finishing up an Fs14 & I'm over-drilling holes & filling & re-drilling for each piece of hardware (particularly thru hull). Can I use gel magic to fill hole? It seems like perfect nonsagging option. If not, what mix is best? I'm a big fan of gel magic but have found it does not ...

Jeff wrote: ↑Mon Jul 20, 2020 9:07 am Finalfront, you can use GelMagic but it is cheaper to just fill with a thickened epoxy and re-drill. Jeff

Thanks Jeff. At this point cheaper is a non-issue. Haha. I have extra gel magic & felt it was good easy way to use it up. Thanks.

Hi, I'm finishing up an Fs14 & I'm over-drilling holes & filling & re-drilling for each piece of hardware (particularly thru hull). Can I use gel magic to fill hole? It seems like perfect nonsagging option.
If not, what mix is best?

Hi Jeff or Jacques: Question about FS14 lowering stringers, sole in 3 pieces, and drainage 1. I'm putting in sole, thus lowering stringers gives me a slight bit more legroom. So, I've read that lowering stringers to 3" is ok - my inclination is to lower to 3" between aft and mid seats for ...

Capt UB - Looks great, but I'm leaving in mid seat and putting remote steering. I saw "Bayou.?. " reduced stringer height to 3" (75mm) and it gave him a bit more legroom - I might need this for more comfort around the steering console and behind midseat as well. Can't see how this com...

So, I'm back at boat building for a short bit and am installing inside seats and stringers. I remember reading about lowering stringers btwn seats to install sole at slightly lower level. My memory is this can be done to 3"? I want lower it to 3" btwn stern seat and mid-seat (and leave ful...