Robs PH18 new question page 11

[Uncle D]

That's true on the small 4 strokes under 40hp. On the larger sizes (40 and up) they are different engines

Thanks for clearing that up George. I think my buddy had a 40 hp tiller.

The pics make the shear look as though it's taller then shorter but its got to be an allusion, although that might look really cool.

[nc_robbie]

Thanks for all the info I have one more small update, bulkhead E in place taped and ready…only 4 to go this is my least favorite part of the project glassing all the boxes but should be done this week…photos to follow …and by the way fill up my beer glass I will need it after all this bending over…
Rob

[flyfishingmonk]

Pass along any tricks you may come across as you epoxy those boxes.

[SmokyMountain]

Looks great Rob!!

I have always been a fan of the merc but the etech looks good and the price in the Suzuki looks good too…so many choices

Rob,

I chose a Suzuki 90hp 4-stroke mainly because of price, weight and recommendation from a couple of marine mechanics I know. For me it basically came down between a Yammie and a Suzuki . I have a 115 optimax on my current boat which has works great, but their just really heavy compared to other brands.

I'm a few months a head of you....glassing the boxes was worse than fairing the bottom .

Casey the only trick to glassing the boxes is taking Advil before you start .

Looking forward to watching your build.

Andrew

[nc_robbie]

Thanks for the advice Tom, I have never owned a Suzuki but would be open to it. I think Suzuki has a good reputation…did you buy yours locally? Weight is not a concern for me, I know when its done I will be on the heavy side and I am ok with that.

[flyfishingmonk]

Advil. Check.

[nc_robbie]

Small update, bulkheads C and D are in thank goodness this part is almost over its still my least favorite part of the build. Tonight the temps were in the lower 50’s so I had an extended pot life otherwise I would not have attempted to throw so much glass in one night. Still thinking outboards…
Rob

[SmokyMountain]

Thanks for the advice Tom, I have never owned a Suzuki but would be open to it. I think Suzuki has a good reputation…did you buy yours locally? Weight is not a concern for me, I know when its done I will be on the heavy side and I am ok with that.

I'm Andrew (Smokymountain) . I bought mine locally when they had their spring rebate going. I contacted a few dealers got quotes, and then negotiated. Boats.net has some great prices but won't ship anything above 40hp because of warranty issues.

Andrew

[nc_robbie]

Sorry Andrew Tom is my Father-in-law, I guess its all the fumes…lol.
Rob

[flyfishingmonk]

I'm going to start using that excuse with my wife. "Honey, It was the fumes!"