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Keith Hofgartner
New member
Username: minikeefy
Post Number: 1
Registered: 03-2016
| | Posted on Saturday, March 12, 2016 - 12:52 pm: | 
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Anyone got any pictures or advice on how to fabricate an engine cover for a small launch?
It is for a small 12' launch and space is at a premium but would like a simple design. Any ideas would give us a great start. |
Bruce Hall
Senior Member
Username: bruce
Post Number: 537
Registered: 07-2002
| | Posted on Saturday, March 12, 2016 - 08:45 pm: |
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Template one out of pasteboard and take it to sheet metal fabrication shop.....???? |
miro forest
Senior Member
Username: miro
Post Number: 856
Registered: 11-2001
| | Posted on Monday, March 14, 2016 - 05:15 pm: |
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My own preference when running my boat is to take the cover off and leave it at the dock - I just love seen, hearing and feeling that engine tick over - hearing and feeling it is OK, but seeing it too puts the icing on the cake.
miro
ps yes I DO have a cover made from 6 mm mahogany plywood - I 2nd the suggestion of a template |
Hugo de Rrick
Member
Username: hugo_de_rrick
Post Number: 8
Registered: 10-2014
| | Posted on Tuesday, March 15, 2016 - 04:34 pm: |
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I've just finished re-engine-ing my 14ft launch (replacing an R3MC with an R3MD) - I made my new cover from 3mm ply with internal stiffening & a sound absorbing lining.
H. |
