Building a little floatie to install under the outboard pod. Tying to improve our "a little heavy in the back" project boat.
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@davidbank91953 жыл бұрын
Nice, honest work! Looking forward to seeing how this modification performs in the water. As mentioned previously: engine mounting height, prop diameter and pitch, weight distribution,(particularly towards the bow), and the option of trim tabs are variables you can further experiment with, as needed. Thanks!
@barrylukebuilds78943 жыл бұрын
David Thanks for the comment and I agree, I have just begun the sorting out process. Barry
@jimmiller49513 жыл бұрын
I think we are brothers from the same Mother . I am in the end of building a bracket fr my 1957 Lone Star ElDorado . I put a 6” Bobs Machine Shop jack plate on mine to give me more options for motor height. I’m 65 and love building boats !
@barrylukebuilds78943 жыл бұрын
Thanks Jim! Thanks for watching and thanks for the comment and good luck with your projects! Barry
@bsfishing7073 Жыл бұрын
😅I love the feeling of making a dream a reality 😊
@barrylukebuilds7894 Жыл бұрын
Thanks man!
@bubbleobill2673 жыл бұрын
Now we’re talking!. Nice work Mr Luke, nice work.
@barrylukebuilds78943 жыл бұрын
BOB! You are the man! Barry
@bsfishing7073 Жыл бұрын
OK I’m gonna have to go watch the creator that looks good 😅
@barrylukebuilds7894 Жыл бұрын
Thanks BS!
@moedog50873 жыл бұрын
Always a good morning when Barry posts
@barrylukebuilds78943 жыл бұрын
Always a good morning when I get comments like this! Thanks Barry
@moedog50873 жыл бұрын
@@barrylukebuilds7894 I'm a new subscriber but I binge watched the whole center console build in the last week. It looks amazing
@kirkpowell61613 жыл бұрын
I have a feeling it will work perfectly!
@barrylukebuilds78943 жыл бұрын
Thanks Kirk, hope you are correct! Barry
@LadyDewBuild3 жыл бұрын
Awesome as always, Love to watch you build!
@barrylukebuilds78943 жыл бұрын
Thank you Donnie! You are a good man. Barry
@bsfishing7073 Жыл бұрын
😮 OK are usually don’t comment on a movie, but dang that looks good
@barrylukebuilds7894 Жыл бұрын
Thanks man!
@robertp72093 жыл бұрын
I was going to say 😁, you can cut a recess in the bottom where the plug is, with a half height alum tube/pipe welded in, a few inches long. This way the floatation bracket can be deeper, the deeper the better. And you will have access to the plug.
@barrylukebuilds78943 жыл бұрын
Robert Certainly a doable option. I am hoping that all will be well with the one floatie. Barry
@bennettoharriott3 жыл бұрын
Great Job on this build sir. Stay safe God Bless
@barrylukebuilds78943 жыл бұрын
Thank you Ben! Barry
@medicmcauley67293 жыл бұрын
I love that idea, a floatation pod will keep the stern up. great work.
@barrylukebuilds78943 жыл бұрын
Thanks and I am happy with the results! Barry
@bsfishing7073 Жыл бұрын
Note to self, make sure to drain all of the fuel out of the fuel tank😂 asked to keep a fire from happening, or at least do it outside and film it while you’re at it
@barrylukebuilds7894 Жыл бұрын
BS Thanks for watching and thanks for your comments.
@robinfulton90573 жыл бұрын
Looking forward to the next video.
@barrylukebuilds78943 жыл бұрын
Thanks Robin, coming soon! Barry
@howechilds50603 жыл бұрын
Always good ideas, theory is there, ingenuity. I admire your yankee frugality and recycling parts. That said, I personally might not have skimped on the foam, would have used a closed cell marine quality. As for cavitation, my fingers are crossed it doesn’t happen. Looking forward to the next video!
@barrylukebuilds78943 жыл бұрын
Thank you Howe! If water of quantity is discovered when removing the drain plug, replacing the foam would not be a huge undertaking. I am betting it will be fine. Thanks for watching and thanks for commenting! Barry
@robertp72093 жыл бұрын
The spray foam is closed cell. If it doesn’t act like a sponge, it’s closed cell. Same goes for the spray foam used in homes, like the 2 part froth pak stuff at Lowe’s. I used the Lowe’s stuff on my Grady in stringer grids, it’s the same as original foam Grady used, to me. The 2 part liquid 2 lb density pourable marine stuff like Total Boat is cheaper than 2 part spray and good for his project since it can be poured in. But it is still more expensive. I also used 2 inch thick sheet XPS foam insulation, the purple stuff at the Depot, in my Grady - spend more time in labor but lower cost too.
@robertp72093 жыл бұрын
@@barrylukebuilds7894 - you can check up on it occasionally since you have the drain plug there. My Grady original bracket has two foam blocks in in side, preformed, and two drain holes on the bottom. With three access round poly plates in the top. I check the drain plugs every few years, get a little out perhaps a pint or so.
@FloatsOne3 жыл бұрын
Hi Mr. Luke, The only thing that worry me is the cavitation of the motor, I hope you got space to lift the motor if needed...looking forward to your next video to see the results, as always great job..!!
@barrylukebuilds78943 жыл бұрын
Frank Thanks for the comment. I have a little room to raise or lower the motor if need be. Barry
@fartacus30112 жыл бұрын
adding that plug underneath will likely cause cavitation issues for the outboard. maybe cutting a recess up, or placing drain at bottom of back edge with a perforated drain pipe along bottom internal edge would be better. nice work otherwise.
@barrylukebuilds78942 жыл бұрын
Thanks Man, so far the boat is running well. Barry
@douglasthompson27403 жыл бұрын
Did you consider using two pods and putting them under the wings? They could stay up above the bottom to clear all your through hulls. They would provide more lift even if they were not totally submerged. Just mind doodling...
@barrylukebuilds78943 жыл бұрын
Doug I did look at that. There just isn't a lot of the transom under water on those areas. thanks Barry
@hookcampbell23693 жыл бұрын
Mr Luke, you are one heck of a craftsman and put great care in your fab and creations. I mean no disrespect I fear this attachment will be ripped off the bottom of original bracket. Why wouldn’t you have matched the thickness of the plate aluminum to fit up the sides to the top of bracket. The old makos had foam filled brackets and with time became I very heavy sponge. Good luck with the build and please be safe
@barrylukebuilds78943 жыл бұрын
Hook Thank you for the kind words! Several reasons I went with the thin aluminum but mostly because I didn’t know if it was going to work. I didn’t know if the added buoyancy was going to make a difference and I didn’t know how it would affect the engine. It worked and as long as the light weight version holds up it will stay. It will be easy to check for water infiltration just by removing the plug occasionally. Barry
@richardwolske20153 жыл бұрын
We are ready 👍
@barrylukebuilds78943 жыл бұрын
Me too!
@douglasthompson27403 жыл бұрын
PS: polystyrene will immediately dissolve if gasoline (always some around) contacts it. The blue board and pink at the hardware store are much more resistant. Polyiso would be best if available. Not sure how the spray cans react to solvents.
@barrylukebuilds78943 жыл бұрын
Thanks Doug Barry
@robertp72093 жыл бұрын
XPS ?
@davekimbler23082 жыл бұрын
If memory serves me that outboard weighs about 520# and the 225 duplex weighs the same but you drop to a 200hp and that weight 425lbs basically the same motors but setup different on the fuel system !
@barrylukebuilds78942 жыл бұрын
The 250 E-Tec weighs 100 lbs less that the original twin 90's. That's kinda what I was going by but I underestimated the affect the setback caused.
@davekimbler23082 жыл бұрын
@@barrylukebuilds7894 I have a v4 110hp Evinrude and it’s around 200lbs , there’s not much weight with that silencer they have ! But for a 2 stroke it’s an elephant ! I’m wondering if a Jack plate mounted on the transom would have been different , I’ve seen ones 12” away from the transom but not sure if that’s enough room for that outboard an older one yes for sure !
@j_j_h2212 жыл бұрын
awesome as long as its all closed cell so it doesnt hold water/weight
@barrylukebuilds78942 жыл бұрын
Thanks John! So far no water ingress. I pull the plug now and then to check.
@j_j_h2212 жыл бұрын
Great! Water tight! Watching all your videos tonight
@peteramberley99523 жыл бұрын
I think you will make the outboard cavitate. I presume you lifted the bracket higher then original hieght?
@barrylukebuilds78943 жыл бұрын
Peter The bracket is back where I originally installed it. The motor is lower on the bracket because of cavitation issues on the first run. Why to you feel The motor will cavitate, Just trying to learn. Barry
@peteramberley99523 жыл бұрын
@@barrylukebuilds7894 don't get me wrong I'm. No expert I'm just curios. I had a shetland 20ft boat with an Armstrong bracket on the back and a 90hp yamaha. Because it was about 30" from the back of the boat you could lift it too about 3 " higher to get optimum performance but as your basical extending the Hull of your boat if you had of raised it I think you will starve the prop of water. There was a brilliant video on here explaing the science behind it. The boat I had was called Darley rose which I will try and find the link for you but was a good video on engine brackets. But you can try searching the name Darley rose kzfaq.info/get/bejne/qpZ7mLZmspu4c4E.html
@Guepard_Marine Жыл бұрын
@@peteramberley9952 Hello Peter! Could you find that “brilliant science” video please? Very interested. 🙏🏻
@peteramberley9952 Жыл бұрын
@GuepardMarine look in my previous comment the link is in there at the bottom .hope that helps
@Guepard_Marine Жыл бұрын
@@peteramberley9952 I found the link, but it’s about the outboard conversion, but there is no any explanation…
@darrindedman81653 жыл бұрын
Good stuff
@barrylukebuilds78943 жыл бұрын
Thanks Darrin! Barry
@donaldmendes1842 жыл бұрын
What the reason or theory behind the floating transom. I believe the reason behind the external set back is give less prop was, plus act like a Canadian plate plus also rear swim deck.lus more inside the boat.???
@barrylukebuilds78942 жыл бұрын
Donald Yes to all of the above and also if you want a full height transom the motor has to go somewhere. Thanks for watching and thanks for the comment! Barry
@jonasgomez34 Жыл бұрын
Nice work Barry. I would like to know if it worked and how much stern water line lift you got from adding flotation? I have a 24 ft. Boston whaler with twin 200HO Evinrudes and was thinking of getting extension platform. What are your thoughts?
@barrylukebuilds7894 Жыл бұрын
Thank you Jonas! It made a difference, not a huge amount, but better. I can now stand in the back with out water coming in the drains. Two people cannot. I can see no drawbacks at all. Doesn’t weigh much, no moving parts, no maintenance, does not affect the engine performance at all. Just wish I would have built my floor a little higher! Barry
@mattwilliams81442 жыл бұрын
Why wouldn’t you just pour the expanding foam in there?
@barrylukebuilds78942 жыл бұрын
Easy. I had the ridged foam and I would have had to buy the pour foam.
@adrianlowe203 жыл бұрын
That foams gonna absorb water
@barrylukebuilds78943 жыл бұрын
No it won't, I don't think. Barry
@benedicto.0502 жыл бұрын
I rather have been built a box with plywood and glassed over.
@barrylukebuilds78942 жыл бұрын
Don't see why that would not have worked. It would have been heaver though. Barry
@stevemason53482 жыл бұрын
Have you done a sea trial yet? I cant find the video if you have
@barrylukebuilds78942 жыл бұрын
Steve Have used the boat several times post swim step floatee modification. It now floats about 1 1/2" higher. So one person in the back ok ,two people and water comes in the scuppers. I was hoping for a little more lift. I lowered the engine do to cavitation issues but I also brought the motor closer to the transom so I should have lowered it more. I still cavitate if I give full throttle at take off. I am out of bolt holes so lowering the motor any more will be a little tricky. Other than that all is well. In hind sight I could have installed the deck a couple of inches higher, would have been no trouble at all. I also should have installed the swim step a couple of inches lower. Thanks for watching! Barry
@stevemason53482 жыл бұрын
@@barrylukebuilds7894 Hi Barry, Thank you for getting back to me. I have been watching loads of videos about ourboard pods because Im converting my 27 foot SeaRay to twin outboards when the boat gets lifted end of March, unlike you struggling in the heat here in U.K. need worry abour the cold. I will be using twin 20 inch shafts, if I put just one engine in the middle it would need a 25 inch shaft. What length did you use? Looked to me like your engine needed come up further out the water but also go down for the cavitation plate to line up with bottom of the V. Once again thank you for getting back to me, really been enjoying your videos. I will be uploading to my channel as I go. Happy New Year to you and your family. Steve on south coast U K.