FS14 Build - Pics, etc.
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Re: FS14 Build - Pics, etc.
Engine bolted on. Added extra 5/8 ply below clamping board & alum plate to spread load. Attached all cables except throttle/shift bc missing cable clip in engine. Ugh - another fault in buying used engine (was missing pivot ends too). Clip due in tomorrow. Launch Wed or Thurs.
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Re: FS14 Build - Pics, etc.
Launched.. Smooth ride..
Re: FS14 Build - Pics, etc.
Congrats, what a payoff to a long process! Looks great out on the water, you have to be stoked!
Very interested to hear some performance info if you have any as I'm building similar boat, same motor.
Very interested to hear some performance info if you have any as I'm building similar boat, same motor.
There are only two seasons in Vermont: boating season, and boat-building season.
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Completed Paul Butler 14' Clark Fork Drifter
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Started Iain Oughtred Tammie Norrie
Re: FS14 Build - Pics, etc.
She is a beauty!!! Congrats!!! Jeff
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Re: FS14 Build - Pics, etc.
Performance is awesome. 20hp is perfect. Still mildly concerned about weight on transom (used transom saver when on trailer) . You saw I added 5/8" thick 4" deep (& width to each stringer) ply below clamping boards & I added alum plate inside to help distribute weight on bolts. I mounted 1" high off transom thus 1"below bottom. Seems perfect. No spray, loads of power. Balance good with tank & battery in rear & me (& wife usually) steering remotely in front (middle seat).
Re: FS14 Build - Pics, etc.
That's great to hear, very encouraging. I'm still considering ss brackets between transom and rub rail, I assume your quarter knees are more for the cleats than for reinforcement, true?
There are only two seasons in Vermont: boating season, and boat-building season.
Completed Paul Butler 14' Clark Fork Drifter
Completed Jacques Mertens FS14LS + 10%, Build Thread
Started Iain Oughtred Tammie Norrie
Completed Paul Butler 14' Clark Fork Drifter
Completed Jacques Mertens FS14LS + 10%, Build Thread
Started Iain Oughtred Tammie Norrie
Re: FS14 Build - Pics, etc.
Some very downeast looking boats in the background, btw, what a great backdrop for your launch!
There are only two seasons in Vermont: boating season, and boat-building season.
Completed Paul Butler 14' Clark Fork Drifter
Completed Jacques Mertens FS14LS + 10%, Build Thread
Started Iain Oughtred Tammie Norrie
Completed Paul Butler 14' Clark Fork Drifter
Completed Jacques Mertens FS14LS + 10%, Build Thread
Started Iain Oughtred Tammie Norrie
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