Nope.. Just an artist whose favorite color combo is purple, yellow, and black.
My son and my lawnmower... 1983 Craftsman II
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Pontoons complete. Steering improved, rudder reinforced, power trim devised and installed.
I have about a days worth of minor details to complete and I likely launch Next Week, weather permitting. (my state parks pass arrives Next Week)
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It has been on the water... Floats beautifully... Rated 420 lbs, and floats when swamped. The nose and tail are foam injected.
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And in the gallery is a vid of the functioning motor. I am closing on a house, so once I move... I will hit the water!
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Here is the assembled motor mount which allows for steering and trim. If you click on the earlier gallery and scroll to the bottom, you can see a vid of how it works.
I will soon cut the extra threaded rod.
The shaft is supported by 2 5/8 radial bearings mounted in a 1 1/4 x 6" steel pipe...
There will be without a doubt. I have had a setback. Due to apparent surface rust on the impellor, the pump experienced cavitation. The mwchanical seal was destroyed and parts are no longer available. Therefore, I am either going to mount a propellor assembly to the existing motor or acquire a...