Peppermint pig update on out board to inboard

[Crow]

At last progress on my transplant of a l3 Mitsubshi and Enfield leg to a springer fitted with a outboard .well I've cut out all the offending metalwork there's room for a rover v8 now, on good advice from a forum member I'll be adding 200 MM to the counter and radiusing the vertical outer corners 200 MM,

Enabling a rearward engine/ drive arrangement further away from cabin area,the extra 200 MM area/ displacement will carry a extra 80 ( kg ish) well that's the leg and part engine weight,the rest of the Additional added weight is removal of outboard,I didn't know how heavy they are until I took it off,

15 hp mercury Bigfoot ,I could just lift it and move it a foot at a time,

[Mendip-Locks]

You got yourself some work there! Interesting stuff.

[Dalslandia]

looks like you are making a proper boat out of a pig.

[Crow]

Yes ,thanks to your assistance.

[OldPeculier]

Brilliant. I just love the way you calmly cut that boat up, safe in the knowledge that you have the skills to put it all back together.

[Naughty Cal]

We saw you at the slipway at Burton Waters last week but you looked busy so we didn't disturb you.

[Crow]

Thanks for having a look at post ,I've made up the new transom today with 200 MM radius on the corners, a new section of counter 200 wide and a plate to weld in the bottom of the old weed hatch,I'll not get chance to fit and weld till weekend now the dark nights are here,

But busy removing grubscrews ,welding the Enfield steering yoke and re tapping for stainless grubscrews on all pivot points,cal you should have had a word,I was busy I took the pig out and a friends westerly ,that was fun with them 2 keels,I struggled to get the trailer

Deep enough, I'll add photos as I progress this next weekend ,regards

[Crow]

[Crow]

A bit more done,200 MM transom extension welded in , and keel/ swim extended with a radius ,it'll either swim like a fish or like a brick

I'll soon see,

[Crow]

[MissMax]

You shouldn't have time to drink tea! winters nearly here and your boat has to go back to the water or Santa wont visit

[Dalslandia]

tea? I think it is rum for the keel swine (keelson)

Edited November 6, 2016 by Dalslandia

[MissMax]

I'll let you off I heard that rubbing rum on the boat protects the metal. You may need bigger cup.

 

Looking forward to you doing my boat next

[Crow]

I hope it's a little one, any way got a bit more done

[Crow]

Bit further with the transplant. Few more infill plates to fit when engine is level,in line and square,

[Crow]

Gradually getting there,

[WotEver]

She's looking great

[Crow]

Thanks. Things seem to take a lot longer to do than I thought ,maybe it's a age thing ,but I'm 75 % there now,it'll be the only springer waterbug with a Enfield leg on ,and a m3 Mitsubshi

[WotEver]

In my experience every job takes at least 50% longer than it should.

[Taslim]

In my experience every job takes at least 50% longer than it should.

And then a bit...

[bargemast]

Forget about the time it takes, main thing is that your getting there in the end.

 

It's looking very good, and you're well on your way to end up with a lovely boat.

 

Good luck with finishing the last little details.

 

Peter.

[Murflynn]

will you be fitting a plate to fair off that triangular vertical plate to ensure better flow to the prop and reduce turbulence?

[Dalslandia]

will you be fitting a plate to fair off that triangular vertical plate to ensure better flow to the prop and reduce turbulence?

 

That was my first reaction when saw the bottom of that pig, and have a elegant solution to it, problem is he have to pull out the insulation and lining + more to weld it in. meaning it take more work on the inside then outside. as it is now those plates create 2 big vortexes that reduce speed, but hopefully they lay down the weed outward on each side.

 

Edited December 1, 2016 by Dalslandia

[Crow]

I know your both right,and I can't understand springer making it like it is, it wouldn't have cost any more to flair the swims off,when made new,

It's niggling me that I can do it easy but it means removing floor,kingspan ,cupboards etc,I'll try it like it is,after all it's been like it for 40 years, and a 9 hp outboard moved it, I've had a 15 hp outboard on for 2 years, this inboard is 25 hp so it should drive it ok,I hope.

I've got all deck drainage channels welded in and 3 lids made and fitted,one for gas locker,engine cover and one that I don't know

What to use for,if the boat sits fairly level when i launch it I might use it as a derv tank, if not I'll have to shoehorn one in next to water tank under front deck

[Dalslandia]

I have several things I would like to change on my boat too, but there is always a but. one thing is the inflow to the prop, the transom and other things.

 

Is all Springers made like this? I don't get it, the sharp end of the hull is very boat like and nice, but the swim and transom looks like someone els made that. without thoughts.