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I might very well be wrong but it is my understanding that when run from an enclosed cabin there is no need for the kill lanyards to be worn.

No kill switch required for non-planing hulls per the CG course at the marina.

Agreed, no kill switches for displacement speeds when the boat is operated from an indoor cabin. This would not hold true if he goes witl the 50-60HP motors that can reach planning speed.

Tom

wkisting wrote: ↑Fri Jun 10, 2022 8:09 am Oh, I think I just found it in the ABYC S-12 Transom and Engine Well specifications:
22" on center is listed as the MAX spacing for twin outboards up to 75hp.

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And the overall width of the transom/engine well needs to be 55" for twin motors up to that same size/hp range. But with our engine bracket, it's moot because there is full/unobstructed clearance to either side of the bracket. So, unless I'm mistaken, I think that means we may be able to squeeze on two 25s at around 19-22" on center spacing and it may *just* fit. Of course, I'm still not certain that's the route I want to go, just keeping my options open.

Wes glad you found that. My measurements were for 75HP and up and could not see how they could apply to smaller motors. Go for it if that is the way you want.

Tom

How is this build coming along? We should be close to splash by now?

Hey, sorry for the delayed reply. I wish the boat were ready to splash, but it seems the work is multiplying and the weather continues to challenge us. We left off work last June when it got too hot in Georgia to do much outside, then resumed in November. Then I had to take December off for hernia repair surgery and recovery time. Now it's been too cold (unusually so) for epoxy work, so we're waiting for the weather to warm. The outside of the boat is finished, but we're insulating and sealing interior surfaces in the cabin, which also means we have to keep stopping to consider wiring, plumbing, systems, etc. The windows can't go in until wiring is addressed because the windows clamp over the exterior and interior walls, so once they're sealed in place it will be exponentially harder to run wires, etc. As with most things on this build, it seems we have to constantly imagine the end point and consider everything about the final layout before we can comfortably move forward on basic, early steps of the interior build out. But as we get into February, I think the warmer days will return so I can finish sealing hatches and foaming in insulation. I need a comfortably long interval of 70 degree weather for that, but we've been floating from the 20s to high 50s for several weeks, with only brief temps reaching the 60s or 70s--often mid-day during the week when I'm at work. Rain has also been relentless. I will never, ever, ever again build a boat that I can't fit inside of a climate controlled space. I am certain at this point our progress has been delayed by at least a year and a half, maybe two, by the weather.

But yes, we're still going.

I feel your pain. Here in Mn, I had lotsa lost time in the tent.

For now, you could run a 12amp 110v radiator heater on low to take the chill off.

If you have any electrical challenges; ask away.

I understand weather delays and sorry to hear about the medical issues, hope you recovered nicely.

I also understand about the tedious planning of routing things. My little build is a lot smaller but seems never have all the fittings, electrical connectors, wires of all the correct gauge and length. Then routing can be a nightmare and headache sometimes. Hoping you guys have a short and mild winter and spring brings fair weather, and the build can speed up again.

Just started re-reading this thread the other day and enjoying the build all over again. On page 41 now.

Jbo

Wes? Did u launch?