
Building underway for the Jubilee
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Re: Building underway for the Jubilee
Let me throw a little something into the propulsion issue mix. Why don't you get a Minn-Kota trolling motor with a remote and hang it off the bow. I have one and it's not only a great trolling motor but I can sit at the helm and walk the boat sideways. I used it the weekend before last when I got trapped in with boats doubled up in front and back of me at the ramp. I dropped the trolling motor and between the outboard and the trolling motor I went sideways off the dock. I pulled the troller up and drove the boat onto the trailer. The guy in front of me looked at me, laughed and said... "Now that was cool"..
From a maintenance perspective, the outboard will not cost you more, the wieght is around 1/2 of the inboard and if you need to to work on it, it's pretty easy to get to everything without tearing the boat apart. As far as having something hanging off the back.. There's no difference, the prop is still where it would be with an inboard or I/O. You do have to exercise a little more caution with swimmers but after a few prop strikes, they learn to stay out of the way
If you decide to go with an outboard, then the Evinrude E-Tec is the motor of the day. I run Merc's but only because I build them from scratch and hot-rod them.
From a maintenance perspective, the outboard will not cost you more, the wieght is around 1/2 of the inboard and if you need to to work on it, it's pretty easy to get to everything without tearing the boat apart. As far as having something hanging off the back.. There's no difference, the prop is still where it would be with an inboard or I/O. You do have to exercise a little more caution with swimmers but after a few prop strikes, they learn to stay out of the way

If you decide to go with an outboard, then the Evinrude E-Tec is the motor of the day. I run Merc's but only because I build them from scratch and hot-rod them.
Steve Schefer
Santa Rosa, Ca.
New Years Resoluiton - Never leave something for someone else to do when I should be doing it myself.
Santa Rosa, Ca.
New Years Resoluiton - Never leave something for someone else to do when I should be doing it myself.
Re: Building underway for the Jubilee
for those who think my shop is to clean right now I am working on the boat doing maintenance on the 4 cars and fixing things around mil house and repairing equipmentGrand Chillin wrote:Rod,
Two things:
First your work space is too neat and tidy. You must do something about that ASAP.![]()
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Bon Voyage-"Wild Flower" 40' house boat being built
14' Mr John-being built
32' Supper Huck-in design
Rod H
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Bon Voyage-"Wild Flower" 40' house boat being built
14' Mr John-being built
32' Supper Huck-in design
Rod H
Re: Building underway for the Jubilee
there is a new winterizing system for inboards that makes very fast and easy
thewinterizer.com
the only drawback is installation - if the engine is out - no problem
thewinterizer.com
the only drawback is installation - if the engine is out - no problem
always test yr boat into the wind
then being blowin ashore is a good thing
then being blowin ashore is a good thing
Re: Building underway for the Jubilee
Rod - Well I will now admit you are normal after looking at your shop.
dave
dave
Dave
Riviera build - the Midnight Cry Project
Glen-L Sea Kayak
Mahalo Standup Paddleboard
Video of Midnight in Action
Few things in the world measure up to the thrill and satisfaction of boating in a boat that you built.
Riviera build - the Midnight Cry Project
Glen-L Sea Kayak
Mahalo Standup Paddleboard
Video of Midnight in Action
Few things in the world measure up to the thrill and satisfaction of boating in a boat that you built.
Re: Building underway for the Jubilee
Heck, cleaner than mine...geesh you've got a vehicle in your shop. I can't even fit a lawn mower in mine!for those who think my shop is to clean
Bill
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I told my wife we needed a three-car garage for my projects...she told me to ask her for permission next time before I buy a house.
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Re: Building underway for the Jubilee
That looks much better.
Organized chaos. 


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Re: Building underway for the Jubilee
DaveLott wrote:Rod - Well I will now admit you are normal after looking at your shop.
dave





Don't be afraid to attempt anything. You might surprise your self in the attempt.
http://www.facebook.com/Home.Made.Boat.Building
Bon Voyage-"Wild Flower" 40' house boat being built
14' Mr John-being built
32' Supper Huck-in design
Rod H
http://www.facebook.com/Home.Made.Boat.Building
Bon Voyage-"Wild Flower" 40' house boat being built
14' Mr John-being built
32' Supper Huck-in design
Rod H
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http://www.homedepot.com/Tools-Hardware ... ogId=10053 got a real good price on it 319.00 so will have to set it up tomorrow

Don't be afraid to attempt anything. You might surprise your self in the attempt.
http://www.facebook.com/Home.Made.Boat.Building
Bon Voyage-"Wild Flower" 40' house boat being built
14' Mr John-being built
32' Supper Huck-in design
Rod H
http://www.facebook.com/Home.Made.Boat.Building
Bon Voyage-"Wild Flower" 40' house boat being built
14' Mr John-being built
32' Supper Huck-in design
Rod H
Re: Building underway for the Jubilee
You had it right the first time Warren 

Dave
Riviera build - the Midnight Cry Project
Glen-L Sea Kayak
Mahalo Standup Paddleboard
Video of Midnight in Action
Few things in the world measure up to the thrill and satisfaction of boating in a boat that you built.
Riviera build - the Midnight Cry Project
Glen-L Sea Kayak
Mahalo Standup Paddleboard
Video of Midnight in Action
Few things in the world measure up to the thrill and satisfaction of boating in a boat that you built.
Re: Building underway for the Jubilee



Don't be afraid to attempt anything. You might surprise your self in the attempt.
http://www.facebook.com/Home.Made.Boat.Building
Bon Voyage-"Wild Flower" 40' house boat being built
14' Mr John-being built
32' Supper Huck-in design
Rod H
http://www.facebook.com/Home.Made.Boat.Building
Bon Voyage-"Wild Flower" 40' house boat being built
14' Mr John-being built
32' Supper Huck-in design
Rod H
Re: Building underway for the Jubilee
Every name has a reason and that sounds a good as many
Dave
Riviera build - the Midnight Cry Project
Glen-L Sea Kayak
Mahalo Standup Paddleboard
Video of Midnight in Action
Few things in the world measure up to the thrill and satisfaction of boating in a boat that you built.
Riviera build - the Midnight Cry Project
Glen-L Sea Kayak
Mahalo Standup Paddleboard
Video of Midnight in Action
Few things in the world measure up to the thrill and satisfaction of boating in a boat that you built.
Re: Building underway for the Jubilee







Don't be afraid to attempt anything. You might surprise your self in the attempt.
http://www.facebook.com/Home.Made.Boat.Building
Bon Voyage-"Wild Flower" 40' house boat being built
14' Mr John-being built
32' Supper Huck-in design
Rod H
http://www.facebook.com/Home.Made.Boat.Building
Bon Voyage-"Wild Flower" 40' house boat being built
14' Mr John-being built
32' Supper Huck-in design
Rod H
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Re: Building underway for the Jubilee
hey lowka, how bout some new pics of the build???