I've done 1/4", 3/8" thick, SS and aluminum backing plates inside. Outside I used 3/8" hard UV stable plastic, this save the transom from being dug into by the motor mount or jack plate.
Wouter's PH18 Namibia
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Brilliant.
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Re: Wouter's PH18 Namibia
Some developments over the last few days.
Got SS backing plates made and fitted the Jackplate. Thanx for all the response in this regard!
Took her out to get the motor mounted. She does shine out in the sun
Big day to get the motor on!
However, ran into a problem with space, motor can't tilt far enough and the wiring harness hits the gunnel. This is purely my mistake! I incorrectly placed the swivel point of the motor further back on my CAD drawings (on which I based the decision not to build a motor well) So I'll need to take the motor off again and modify the transom area and gunnel.
Spent some time with the motor still on marking out what I would need to do.
Made this cut out to be able to measure more accurately. Now I know what I need to do to make it work and also make space for the hydrolic steering brackets.
It's a little hart breaking to have to cut the boat again, but then that's the purpose of building a custom one off a kind boat! So I'm actually looking forward to cutting it, fixing the problem and making it look pretty again!
Building on over the next few days!
Got SS backing plates made and fitted the Jackplate. Thanx for all the response in this regard!
Took her out to get the motor mounted. She does shine out in the sun
Big day to get the motor on!
However, ran into a problem with space, motor can't tilt far enough and the wiring harness hits the gunnel. This is purely my mistake! I incorrectly placed the swivel point of the motor further back on my CAD drawings (on which I based the decision not to build a motor well) So I'll need to take the motor off again and modify the transom area and gunnel.
Spent some time with the motor still on marking out what I would need to do.
Made this cut out to be able to measure more accurately. Now I know what I need to do to make it work and also make space for the hydrolic steering brackets.
It's a little hart breaking to have to cut the boat again, but then that's the purpose of building a custom one off a kind boat! So I'm actually looking forward to cutting it, fixing the problem and making it look pretty again!
Building on over the next few days!
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Re: Wouter's PH18 Namibia
Okay...
First, wow! What an absolutely beautiful boat! You did an amazing job!
Second, ain't nothin but a thang. Will be interesting to see your fix.
Finally, wow!
First, wow! What an absolutely beautiful boat! You did an amazing job!
Second, ain't nothin but a thang. Will be interesting to see your fix.
Finally, wow!
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Re: Wouter's PH18 Namibia
Had to do the same thing with my brother’s boat. Ended up removing the jackplate altogether and repairing and repainting the transom. Can’t hardly tell now, but it was a setback that I hadn’t planned on. Hard to plan for everything.
Your boat looks great and It will be behind you soon enough.
Your boat looks great and It will be behind you soon enough.
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Wow is not enough! You did a great job on your build! Will be exciting to see your mod on the transom.
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Re: Wouter's PH18 Namibia
It has been amazing to watch the start to the almost finished boat. Very well done.
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Amazing and well thought out build!
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Absolutely amazing job. I have loved following your build and watching this take shape. Amazing.
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Re: Wouter's PH18 Namibia
Your boat is stunning Wouter! I am certain you will find a solution for the transom.
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