Last weekend I started the repower project. Earlier I removed the fairing over the propeller window. I was really pleased to discover that the hull mold and rudder for the boat were originally built for an inboard then modified for outboards. I just had to remove fairing skin on the hull and a block in the rudder and I had my window. Last weekend I cut a window in my cockpit floor to make the engine installation a whole lot easier. I did not re-core the cockpit floor (though it was needed) when I did the rest of the deck work in anticipation of this project. After I removed the cockpit floor I had easy access to hull and the liner. I cut back a little of the liner, dug out the foam, marked the center of the propeller opening then drilled a hole for a fiberglass stern tube. So far so good.
Attachment 9772
Cockpit Floor with access window cut out
Attachment 9769
Liner cut back to expose foam where prop shaft will enter
Attachment 9768
Center of prop window marked for drilling
Attachment 9770
Drilled for stern tube
Attachment 9771
Stern tube fitted in place
This weekend I'll build and align the engine bed.