Very nice workmanship on that pod/bracket. The best I’ve seen to date by far, well done! I’ll be using this video as a reference for my inboard outboard conversion. 👍
I have the same boat check on benzproducts cnl, not for nothing but I think it's well worth it to just bite the bullet and repower it with a new inboard engine and outdrive, seems like it's hard to trailer and doesn't run/handle as nicely with the motor mount so far back..
Very useful video! I am looking to convert my 1995 Bayliner Ciera 2655. It has a V8 260hp inboard engine, and I fear it will start falling apart and cause a lot of costs. However, I will not put anything bigger than a 30hp outboard on the bracket. Do you think it´s possible to mount a bracket under the swim platform and bolt it to the platform? I could initially leave the old drive shaft there and deal with that in the winter.
Thx for the cool video. What kind of wood and glue did you use? Maybe add that info at the bottom of the video? How's it holding up? I'm very impressed with how your bracket holds that 250hp motor. I'm getting ready to convert my boat likewise. I have a 225 hp Honda I'll be putting on there that's 600 lbs and it scares me. I've seen brackets that look like yours on ebay for $1400 made out of marine grade aluminum and supposed to hold up to a 250 hp motor. The locals want over $3000.
Thanks! Aprox. 16 layers in corners because I layed most of the side mats over the corner and same when I glassed the front and back of the bracket. Thats why Corners have much more glass on them than the sides.
I used 15mm plywood if I remember correct. So the sides are 15mm + fiberglass both sides and back of the bracket is two 15mm plywoods (glass between them) and fiberglass both sides.
I don’t seem to be able to reply to your answer to my comment below. I’ve tried twice from two different devices. I’ll try a new comment. I have a 21 foot Coronet Explorer II. Built in 1965 in Denmark and subject to a full, ongoing restoration/modernisation. I’m very interested in your sea trial video! Any idea when we might see it? Thanks. Barry.
Okey, That commenting thing is strange. Luckily new comments seems to work :) Coronet is a very nice boat 👍 I think I will get last parts for my e-tec during next week. After that I can test the boat properly and film a seatrial video. Thanks for your interest and good luck with your project!
Thank you! You must get hands and tools inside that bracket that you can tighten the lower engine mount bolts. So the holes were for the water tight open/close hatches.
Got two questions for you: 1.) Why did you use caulk or glue to bind the plywood instead of screws and caulk? 2.) Why did you use plywood instead of a composite like coosa? Genuinely curious, thinking about doing this myself. Let me know!
1. Its not good to left any screws or metal inside composite structure. Thats why just glue. 2. Plywood has much greater compressive and shear strength. So plywood is stronger and much cheaper. Ofc foams are better in many ways also but we dont have coosa yet here in Europe. Still I think that this year Im going to build my next bracket with PVC-foam instead of plywood.
Dope! I want to do this to my four wins sundowner 225. Did you do any calculations for the box displacement? With the removal of the 5.7 and outdrive, did you have to add any weight to the back?
Hey! Thanks for your comment. I did many calculations, but I didnt have any exact value on what to aim for. Many things in this project were based on experience and estimations. This is a heavy boat so I didnt need big floating bracket. In small boats you will need more flotation that the boat will sit correct when stationary. The center of gravity of the boat changed towards stern when doing OB conversion, so you dont need to move any extra ballast to stern. The key is to focus on moving/increasing the weight as low as possible inside the boat, as the weight of the OB is much more higher than with sterndrive. Thats why I moved example my batteries down to CL of the boat (old engine compartment bilge).
Thank you! Yes I did make drawings. Usually the bracket should be designed differently for a different boats, so my drawings are propably not good for you boat. What kind of boat you have?
@@BCB-Boats-Media i own a Thompson from 1980. I would like to see your drawings if you do not mind. I can adjust these. I will work with epoxy instead of polyester.. what do you think about that?
@@BCB-Boats-Media thanks … i will change my Projectboat from inboard Motor to an outboard motor. So I think, I will choose you’re Video as a template 👍🏻
1708 its good and easy, but its not good to have cutted edges with CSM (specially when working with polyester resin). Thats why in these small pieces I usually alternate cloths. Then I can use stronger CSM between layers (better bond between layers with polyester) and make the CSM edges go further than the cloth and with ripped outlines. Also 1708 has usually just 45/45 degrees fibers in it. With alternating, you can easily use 0/90 and 45/45 cloths between CSM layers. But 1708 is also good and will definitely make good enough outcome. In some cases 1708 is also better because it doesnt include "extra" CSM.
I have the exact number in my computer and I will tell all the conversion prices when I make the final video about this OB Conversion project. But I think the bracket itself was 300-400 euros.
🤣🤣🤣🇨🇺BUENA ESA Y LA TONELADA DE DINERO QUE ME PIDIÓ UN TRABAJADOR DE FIBRA DE VIDRIO PARA TAPAR 2 HOYOS,GRACIAS POR DESENMASCARAR A ALGUNAS PERSONAS,MEJOR VIDEO Y MÁS SENCILLO
If you have any questions, please leave a comment!
Very nice workmanship on that pod/bracket. The best I’ve seen to date by far, well done! I’ll be using this video as a reference for my inboard outboard conversion. 👍
Thank you very much! What kind of boat you have?
I have the same boat check on benzproducts cnl, not for nothing but I think it's well worth it to just bite the bullet and repower it with a new inboard engine and outdrive, seems like it's hard to trailer and doesn't run/handle as nicely with the motor mount so far back..
looks incredibly strong. great work.
Thanks!
Great video and fantastic job, well done
Thanks Steve!
Very useful video! I am looking to convert my 1995 Bayliner Ciera 2655. It has a V8 260hp inboard engine, and I fear it will start falling apart and cause a lot of costs. However, I will not put anything bigger than a 30hp outboard on the bracket. Do you think it´s possible to mount a bracket under the swim platform and bolt it to the platform? I could initially leave the old drive shaft there and deal with that in the winter.
Been long time but did u ever do the outboard conversion
Thx for the cool video. What kind of wood and glue did you use? Maybe add that info at the bottom of the video? How's it holding up? I'm very impressed with how your bracket holds that 250hp motor. I'm getting ready to convert my boat likewise. I have a 225 hp Honda I'll be putting on there that's 600 lbs and it scares me. I've seen brackets that look like yours on ebay for $1400 made out of marine grade aluminum and supposed to hold up to a 250 hp motor. The locals want over $3000.
awesome. did i watch that right? 16 layers on the outside?
Thanks! Aprox. 16 layers in corners because I layed most of the side mats over the corner and same when I glassed the front and back of the bracket. Thats why Corners have much more glass on them than the sides.
@@BCB-Boats-Media ok
Looks really good mate!
How thick are your sidewalls + back where the motor sits?
I am curious to use 2cm on the sides and at least 4-5cm on the back.
I used 15mm plywood if I remember correct. So the sides are 15mm + fiberglass both sides and back of the bracket is two 15mm plywoods (glass between them) and fiberglass both sides.
I don’t seem to be able to reply to your answer to my comment below. I’ve tried twice from two different devices. I’ll try a new comment. I have a 21 foot Coronet Explorer II. Built in 1965 in Denmark and subject to a full, ongoing restoration/modernisation. I’m very interested in your sea trial video! Any idea when we might see it?
Thanks.
Barry.
Okey, That commenting thing is strange. Luckily new comments seems to work :) Coronet is a very nice boat 👍
I think I will get last parts for my e-tec during next week. After that I can test the boat properly and film a seatrial video.
Thanks for your interest and good luck with your project!
Great work! Thanks! By the way, what are the two holes in the top for? Drainage/less weight?
Thank you! You must get hands and tools inside that bracket that you can tighten the lower engine mount bolts. So the holes were for the water tight open/close hatches.
@@BCB-Boats-Media Makes perfect sense!
Great work! Hopefully this will work for my star craft. How big of water are you going on with this setup?
Great work 👏
Thank you! 👍
Got two questions for you:
1.) Why did you use caulk or glue to bind the plywood instead of screws and caulk?
2.) Why did you use plywood instead of a composite like coosa?
Genuinely curious, thinking about doing this myself. Let me know!
1. Its not good to left any screws or metal inside composite structure. Thats why just glue.
2. Plywood has much greater compressive and shear strength. So plywood is stronger and much cheaper. Ofc foams are better in many ways also but we dont have coosa yet here in Europe.
Still I think that this year Im going to build my next bracket with PVC-foam instead of plywood.
Dope! I want to do this to my four wins sundowner 225. Did you do any calculations for the box displacement? With the removal of the 5.7 and outdrive, did you have to add any weight to the back?
Hey!
Thanks for your comment. I did many calculations, but I didnt have any exact value on what to aim for. Many things in this project were based on experience and estimations. This is a heavy boat so I didnt need big floating bracket. In small boats you will need more flotation that the boat will sit correct when stationary.
The center of gravity of the boat changed towards stern when doing OB conversion, so you dont need to move any extra ballast to stern. The key is to focus on moving/increasing the weight as low as possible inside the boat, as the weight of the OB is much more higher than with sterndrive. Thats why I moved example my batteries down to CL of the boat (old engine compartment bilge).
Do you have a video where you’re running it?
Yes I think you already found it! :)
How many layers did you do each side?
Wow! I am impressed. I want to try it myself. Did you make a drawing, or dit you just get to work? If there is a drwaing, is it possible to share?
Thank you! Yes I did make drawings. Usually the bracket should be designed differently for a different boats, so my drawings are propably not good for you boat. What kind of boat you have?
@@BCB-Boats-Media i own a Thompson from 1980. I would like to see your drawings if you do not mind. I can adjust these. I will work with epoxy instead of polyester.. what do you think about that?
Hey do you remember if you matched the degree on the front and back?
I changed it about 2degrees. If you mean the transom angle?
You are amazing great job👌
Hola de cuantas pulgadas debe ser el plywood para colocarle un motor desde un 85 a 115 hp ? Gracias amigo
Hey! Could you please write the same with English. Thanks!
I’m interested in trying this. Do you have a material list ?
Unfortunately I dont have specific material list. It depends also so much what kind of bracket you are making and for what kind of boat.
Hello! How much weight can the Bracket carry on?
How heavy is your Motor?
Greetings from the north of Germany 🇩🇪
Hello! Thanks for your comment. My 250hp e-tec weights aprox. 240kg but I made this bracket very strong so it can handle easily even bigger engine.
@@BCB-Boats-Media thanks … i will change my Projectboat from inboard Motor to an outboard motor. So I think, I will choose you’re Video as a template 👍🏻
@@dominikpra Nice! What kind of boat you have?
I have also another project were Im going to do bigger bracket for twin outboards.
@@BCB-Boats-Media if you have Instagram … you can see my boat there … maybe we can Text there?
Instagram: sportboot_refit
What are your thoughts in using 1708 glass instead of alternating cloth with csm?
1708 its good and easy, but its not good to have cutted edges with CSM (specially when working with polyester resin). Thats why in these small pieces I usually alternate cloths. Then I can use stronger CSM between layers (better bond between layers with polyester) and make the CSM edges go further than the cloth and with ripped outlines. Also 1708 has usually just 45/45 degrees fibers in it. With alternating, you can easily use 0/90 and 45/45 cloths between CSM layers. But 1708 is also good and will definitely make good enough outcome. In some cases 1708 is also better because it doesnt include "extra" CSM.
How much did it cost you in materials alone to make this?
I have the exact number in my computer and I will tell all the conversion prices when I make the final video about this OB Conversion project. But I think the bracket itself was 300-400 euros.
@@BCB-Boats-Media what type of plywood did you use?
@@stevebirkelund5912 I used the cheapest "marine" plywood. So its regular plywood but its manufactured by using waterproof glue.
whats the dimensions of the pod please
How much did it cost just to build that bracket?
Aprox 300euros.
How heavy is the bracket once it’s finished?
It annoys me that I didn't measure it then and now afterwards it's difficult to estimate. Rough guess that this bracket was something between 30-40kg.
AWESOME WORKS!
Thank you 👍
🤣🤣🤣🇨🇺BUENA ESA Y LA TONELADA DE DINERO QUE ME PIDIÓ UN TRABAJADOR DE FIBRA DE VIDRIO PARA TAPAR 2 HOYOS,GRACIAS POR DESENMASCARAR A ALGUNAS PERSONAS,MEJOR VIDEO Y MÁS SENCILLO
Do you have the dimension??
Yes I have but I didnt want to put those in to the video because the dimension should be different in every boat.
@@BCB-Boats-Media not on a small bracket like yours. And i have the same Engine.. please share :)