ph15 - foam version

[timoub007]

I'd still like to see a pic of it fully jacked up. Your description makes it sound like it is going to be too high. I know that you know what you are doing though.

If the tunnel was built per the plans (I have a set of PH15 plans) and the tunnel only gives you 3-4 inches. I'd imagine the lower unit is 12 inches or so tall, and I know that motor throws a 13 inch diameter prop. It seems like the bottom of the skeg can't be in the same plane as the hull running surface. Maybe it can and I just can't picture it. Maybe your plate will provide enough setback to allow it.

On the trim; I'm assuming you are looking for a mounting location for the jack plate trim. If so I recommend rigging it like my flats boat. I'm running a 200 Evinrude and my dealer installed a binnacle for a dual engine setup. The left one. It has two trim switches on it and one is wired to the motor's trim and the other to the jack plate. Really sweet as they are both right at your thumb. It also kept another set of holes from being drilled in the console.

Can't wait for more picks.

Tim

[FLYonWALL9]

Duel Binnacle controls? So you have a two lever control box for a single engine, so each lever is turned into a single function lever. One for throttle the other for direction fwd or rev?


I think depending on which I used more I would made that control on the lever. Then just put the switch in the dash but in a place the blends in. By the keyswitch or if the switch is round mount in with your tach/fuel/volt so it flows. I do see your problem, small console thats already pretty full. I'm sure you will find a spot where its easy to use and fits the look you have. How is that brushed aluminum on the eyes? I do like how it looks.

[stickystuff]

From top of tunnel to top of transom I have 20". Bob,s jack plate is a 6" set back.I set engine on the second hole. Prop is 13" Power Tech 4 blade.All I was saying is that if Jack Plate is fully rised total 6" the bottom of the skeg is flush with the bottom of the main hull, not the bottom of tunnel. If it performs as set up it will be a bad azz little rig. Have not water tested it yet. Prop will be here next week. First have to take it to a dealer and have it programmed on a computer.
The dash is 14Gage Stainless.I have same on my Phantom 16 and have no glare problems at all. When I finish all rigging I am going to take the rig to a weigh scale and see how much t weighs. I am hopeing hull comes in at around 5 to 550 lbs.Will soon find out. I wanted to mount j-plate switch on steering wheel but the stainless wheel won't allow it. I wil find someplace.

[timoub007]

No, no, no.

I guess at midnight last night I did not explain it very well.

I have a single binnacle control but it is 1/2 of a dual set up. If you look at a boat rigged with two Evinrudes it will have two throttles. However, only the left one has trim switches on it, and it has two (one for each engine.) My dealer put this left control on my flats boat so that one button controls the jack plate and the other the tilt & trim. It is a really sweet set up and the only way to go.

I don't have a pic of it, and couldn't find one on the net. My boat is covered right now, so I'll snap a pic next time I've got the cover off. Ken, if you'd like a pic before you see one posted from me shoot me an email.

I guess I misunderstood your statement about the skeg location with respect to the hull. Sounds like it will run in spit.

I'm not sure if I'll ever build the PH 15, but just might. I have to get finished with my GF 16 first. I haven't touched it in over six (6) weeks, since Rita hit our town. I have almost gotten everything she touched back to normal and will get back on the GF.

Tim

[stickystuff]

Gotcha. No problem. Sounds like a pretty neat thing to do. i really don't have much room to play with. What I came up with and may even try is to make a mounting plate out of stainless and install two foot switches. Mount on deck up tight to consol. This way sitting or standing I can run j-plate up or down with just a touch of the switch with my foot. Bass boaters do it all the time. I had them in my bass boat. I have watertight switches and will use them.

[timoub007]

Yeah, I've seen those foot switches but don't like them personally. I didn't even like a hot foot in my bass boat. If I felt like I was going too fast to drive with one hand on the wheel, then I just slowed down. And my aluminum bass boat would do an honest 76 mph (GPS.)

I also stand a lot when I drive and would not want to be off balance worrying about foot switches. This is also why I can't/won't use a foot controlled trolling motor.

To each his own, that is why we build our own boats.

Keep us posted,
Tim

[stickystuff]

Ordered 4 blade prop today from power tech props in louisiana. Size is 13" pitch by 15. Marine Patrol will be inspecting boat tomorrow night. Be glad when the hatch covers are finished. Thought my sanding was done. NOT! Won't be long now. I keep saying that. I will believe it when its done.

[stickystuff]

Oh yeah. Decided against foot switch. will go with Teleflex Pro Trim, Trim Control switch. Mounts on dash under steering wheel Has an arm like a turn signal on your car. Lots of big bass boats run these. Can get single for jack plate or dual for trim N tilt on one side and J-Plate on other. Cost is $60. to 65.00 depending where you get it.

[FLYonWALL9]

Sweet idea. Good luck on the inspection. I can tell you now what the MPD is going to do. OGGLE! and give you a sticker

[timoub007]

2Cool Ken! I know everything will go well with the inspection.

I tried one of those switches too on my bass boat. It probably won't be a problem for you, but I could not even mount it on my Xpress. The way the dash was designed would not allow enough clearance between the steering wheel and some moulding. Make sure you check this clearance, but I doubt you'll have an issue.

Congrats!

Tim