PG25 Motor Well Sides & Stringer Question

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PG25 Motor Well Sides & Stringer Question

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Good morning,

According to plans and some pictures there is approximately a 1" gap or space between the stringers and the motor well sides.

See the pictures below from a previous builder:

https://www.community.boatbuildercentra ... 75%20s.JPG

https://www.community.boatbuildercentra ... 85%20s.JPG

My question is how do you get down in there to fillet and glass the inside of the motor well side to the hull bottom?

Or just leave it alone?

Would it be beneficial to shrink the splash well opening width and bring the motor well sides in so they are flush to the stringers?
Epoxy them to the stringers to act as knees?

Assuming engine clearance would still be sufficient.

Thanks,
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Re: PG25 Motor Well Sides & Stringer Question

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Serge, this is one for Jacques to answer, it will probably be Monday till he gets back to you. Or find one of his posts and send him an e-mail.

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Re: PG25 Motor Well Sides & Stringer Question

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Thanks Tom.

I'll give it a week or so before trying to email Jacques.

Have a good day.

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Re: PG25 Motor Well Sides & Stringer Question

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Edited.

Looking at my 3D model, I see what happened. I expected the builder to install the stringers, do all the stringers tabbing then install the MW side before the installation of the cleats. At that stage, it is tight but still possible to get fiberglass in between. It is also possible to install leftover plywood between the stringers and the MW sides.
What happened here is that the builder installed the cleats before the MW side and the cleats get in the way.
No big deal. It looks very strong, you did a good fiberglass job. If you want, at the stringers level, you can double the glass tape on the inside. I would also fill the gap with foam. Not for strength but to keep water out if you ever water in the bilges.

I'll keep watching this thread.
I am on the road now (camping) but have internet access most days.
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Re: PG25 Motor Well Sides & Stringer Question

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Thanks for the detailed reply Jacques.

I must clarify; that is not my boat build.
I haven't started yet.
Just familiarizing myself with the plans and trying to game plan the build.
If I go with the PG25; still got a few others I'm considering.

Thanks again and enjoy the camping trip.

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Re: PG25 Motor Well Sides & Stringer Question

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Excellent. It will be much easier to follow the recommended parts installation sequence. I like to use plywood spacer between the two parts.
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