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Or at least give out or sell the plans for it so I could make one?

Correct. Its held on with 3m 4200. The whaler design has nothing to screw into or bolt on to. This is year three and it is on there solid... even after many many many long rough days.

look through some of the other comments. Due to the whaler construction you basically have to glue it (3m 4200).

I am not sure how much of the steering cable you can see in the video. The manufacturers says not to bend any tighter than an 8" radius. I have one bend that is about 6" and it has not cause any issues. Very smooth and free turning.

I used screws however I would not suggest using them.There simply is nothing for them to bite into to be effective. I made sure to bed the angle in A LOT of 4200. I would suggest getting the largest contact area possible. I noticed the skin starting to delaminate from pounding waves. I eventually used a thick seam of 4200 around the entire console which has held great.

I grounded out the larger ones and filled them in with filler. The small spider cracks I left did not get covered by the paint. There are some high build primer paints that will do the job though.

check out some of the other videos... I showed the basis

I used 1/2 inch the entire console.. it was over built so 3/8ths or even 1/4 would have saved on weight. The back deck was 3/4 which worked out great.

@@jamesfiore8620 Thanks for the info!!! I think I would like to attempt something like this for my 13 footer. What fiberglass fabric did you use, and how many layers?

@@lkoecher609 Use epoxy. I just used 4oz glass and did two layers over everything.

I hear ya! I did not want it either but the deck was in such good shape I could not justify a way to make a tunnel. For what it is worth, the chase tube never causes an issue. I never find myself getting annoyed or even noticing it.

@jamesfiore8620. Any interest in building another this winter?

Handles just like any other whaler. Because the console is so comfortable it is easier to send it hard through rough water (for a 13 whaler that is)

I made several full size mock ups until I decided on this one! I focused on making it extremely comfortable for two people to ride in... it makes everything so enjoyable.

@@jamesfiore8620 my 1966 13 whaler is slowly turning into a clutter lol. After installing the 50 Merc I keep adding random things to it .. I gotta balance the weight a tad more. So far the 15 gallon tank is under the front seat

Thanks! Hopefully my build gives some ideas.

haha it feels like it!

Initially I had 2x2 aluminum L channel sections glued to the deck with 3m 4200 on the inside of the console and then blind screws attaching the console to the L channel. In Marthas Vineyard sound the chop can be crazy and eventually a small portion of the deck near the L channel started to delaminate. So now I have the channels still there in addition to running a bead of 4200 all the way around the console. Really solid now!

Thanks! It has totally transformed the boat into something so much more enjoyable.

Yes! 1/2 Hardwood ply with two layers of 4 oz glass and epoxy. The recessed hatches were a pain but look good and keeps everything dry.

James do you have a sketch up of your console you can share?

@@blakeparsons9890 I deleted the CAD files a while ago. It really was not anything complicated.

MrPTrog did you find out the HP?

can be anywhere from almost three feet to a couple inches