I/O (Sterndrive) Conversion to Outboards

[flashback]

It does. Put some bottom paint on the pod tho..! LOL

 

[tpenfield]

It does. Put some bottom paint on the pod tho..! LOL

Here we go . . .
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[Jmunk]

This has been a tremendous amount of work, atleast your nearing the end. Any plans for your new found storage area where the previous engine resided?

Once it planes off for the first time it will all be worth it.

 

[flashback]

Might have to change the boats name to Big Foot.

 

[tphoyt]

The bottom paint really tied it all together nicely. It looks even more sweet now.

 

[Scott Danforth]

Any plans for your new found storage area where the previous engine resided?

pretty sure its going to be beer storage

 

[tpenfield]

Here is what I am thinking for the 'new' storage area. PVC boards covering most of it, but leaving open space for the bilge pump and other utility items.
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[Scott Danforth]

PVC will deform under the weight of the beer

 

[tpenfield]

PVC will deform under the weight of the beer

Understood . . . that is why the additional stringer was added on each side of the engine bay, to better support the load.

 

[Scott Danforth]

Maybe get the fiberglass grating used as shelves

 

[Lou C]

I’d use thicker PVC for a double or triple IPA! Plus add hold downs, you don’t want you beer sliding around down there!

 

[Pmt133]

I could fit a kegerator there.

 

[tpenfield]

We usually keep the beer highly accessible, so what is likely to go in the new storage space is the 'stuff' we don't use much. I've seen some OB conversions where large plastic storage bins are used to compartmentalize the space. My plan would be to see what works and what doesn't before putting too much effort into arranging the space.

I asked the 'AI' app to route the main bilge pump hose according to my plans for it. I made the stringers and the support braces with openings specifically to allow hose & wire routing as shown in the picture.

I have a secondary pump that will go in the extension bracket. The main pump is float switch activated, the secondary pump is helm switch activated.
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[Lou C]

The best beer story:
About 20 years ago I was at the Pocono 500 with my son, close friend and friends from work. Typical NASCAR day, few groups on the verge of a fist fight, but mostly calm. About midway a lady near us stands up and exclaims:
Oh My GOD, We've Run out of BEER!
we all laughed, she laughed, and got more beer!