Re: re Diablo
Back in the sixties, my family had a GP-14, a Jack Holt design
similar in shape and construction to the Enterprise. We used a
British Seagull on a fancy bracket that fitted closely to the transom
and afterdeck, and which mated closely to the engine. It was pretty
successful.
I don't think much reinforcement is required unless you are planning
to go over hull speed. I'm not sure what would happen with more than
about 3 hp.
Peter
similar in shape and construction to the Enterprise. We used a
British Seagull on a fancy bracket that fitted closely to the transom
and afterdeck, and which mated closely to the engine. It was pretty
successful.
I don't think much reinforcement is required unless you are planning
to go over hull speed. I'm not sure what would happen with more than
about 3 hp.
Peter
>harbor"
> "pride still hurt from last summers capsize in a very crowded
> --- Inbolger@egroups.com, mgy@f... wrote:Diablo,
> > Dear David
> >
> > Thank you so much for your helpful comments at .
> > I had a look at your website - you have the first decent picture
> I've
> > seen of
> > a Diablo in the water!
> > I see you have an Enterprise - which is why I hope to build
> > so thatI
> > I can explore the nearby waters which are impeded by low bridges.
> > had
> > thought of beefing up the transom of the Enterprise and fitting a
> > small
> > outboard - do you by any chance know of anyone who has done this.
> >
> > Thanks again for your assistance
> >
> > mgy
The Enterprise transom would certainly need beefing up at the very
least. It is marginal as is! I don't know of anyone who has done
this. I am experimenting with locating a couple of oarplates in the
sides and sitting on a couple of boat cushions to row the boat
somewhat.
If you did use a motor, use something disposable, since I am sure
that you are aware how tender she is when not sailing.
David JOst
"pride still hurt from last summers capsize in a very crowded harbor"
least. It is marginal as is! I don't know of anyone who has done
this. I am experimenting with locating a couple of oarplates in the
sides and sitting on a couple of boat cushions to row the boat
somewhat.
If you did use a motor, use something disposable, since I am sure
that you are aware how tender she is when not sailing.
David JOst
"pride still hurt from last summers capsize in a very crowded harbor"
--- Inbolger@egroups.com, mgy@f... wrote:
> Dear David
>
> Thank you so much for your helpful comments at .
> I had a look at your website - you have the first decent picture
I've
> seen of
> a Diablo in the water!
> I see you have an Enterprise - which is why I hope to build Diablo,
> so that
> I can explore the nearby waters which are impeded by low bridges. I
> had
> thought of beefing up the transom of the Enterprise and fitting a
> small
> outboard - do you by any chance know of anyone who has done this.
>
> Thanks again for your assistance
>
> mgy
Dear David
Thank you so much for your helpful comments at .
I had a look at your website - you have the first decent picture I've
seen of
a Diablo in the water!
I see you have an Enterprise - which is why I hope to build Diablo,
so that
I can explore the nearby waters which are impeded by low bridges. I
had
thought of beefing up the transom of the Enterprise and fitting a
small
outboard - do you by any chance know of anyone who has done this.
Thanks again for your assistance
mgy
Thank you so much for your helpful comments at .
I had a look at your website - you have the first decent picture I've
seen of
a Diablo in the water!
I see you have an Enterprise - which is why I hope to build Diablo,
so that
I can explore the nearby waters which are impeded by low bridges. I
had
thought of beefing up the transom of the Enterprise and fitting a
small
outboard - do you by any chance know of anyone who has done this.
Thanks again for your assistance
mgy