<<<Mid Section Cutting Service>>>

[M.CHAPMAN]

We have been cutting down 20" mid-sections in house for a few years now.
We have several customers running our mids both in racing and pleasure with much success.

Stock 20" straight leg cans are cut, milled, welded then we add straps to the inside for added strength to prevent cracking.
We can do straight leg, and offshore cans both smooth and ridgeback style.
All cans are finished off cosmetically, painted with base coat and then a clear coat

We rough cut all housings then fixture both pieces on the mill to surface the mating surfaces for a good true fit. The housings are then fixtured in a jig for proper driveshaft alignment.
All welding is TIG
Swivel brackets are machined on mill then we install a new lower swivel shaft bushing in the bottom.
We remove the top motor mount (tiller) arm, index for spline alignment, shorten the shaft and re-attach the arm with welding.
We will also cut your water tube, shift shaft and can have your driveshaft cut and re-splined
All work done in house except driveshafts.

Price for cutting and finishing is $700.00-$750.00 plus shipping back to you. Driveshaft cutting will be extra.

Call us for details at Calhoun Marine 803-897-3806 Mon-Fri 9-5 est. If no answer or after hours call 803-539-4908

We have several mids we are working on now that will be up for sale when completed, we can cut yours or send you one done and you send us a core.

http://i212.photobucket.com/albums/cc47/calhounmarine/Mids002-1.jpg
http://i212.photobucket.com/albums/cc47/calhounmarine/IMG_20110325_133010.jpg
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http://i212.photobucket.com/albums/cc47/calhounmarine/Mids007.jpg

We also build custom swivel brackets for those looking for lighter weight applications they can be done in 12" and 15" versions. The brackets take the place of the heavier Merc clamp and swivel bracket assemblies and are a tremendous weight savings. The 12" versions a little longer than the Merc Champ mids but give the ease of a shift shaft without drilling the rams in a champ mid. These are approximately the same weight as the champ mids when complete. We cut the big single trim cylinder to fit the bracket and will install new fittings on hoses for hook up to the trim pump. These brackets are custom tailored for your needs.
The 15" models are much lighter than the Merc 15" offshore. I'll post individual weights here soon. Call for details and pricing on the custom brackets.
http://i212.photobucket.com/albums/cc47/calhounmarine/IMG_20110601_132131.jpg
15" custom bracket shown with cut down straight leg can. Trim cylinder mounts inside where you see the holes machined in the side of the bracket. This unit has the set back incorporated into it which eliminated the weight of the jack plate. This boat had a 15" Merc offshore mid section with a 12" jackplate, after converting to this set up we removed 70 lbs. of weight off the transom!!!
http://i212.photobucket.com/albums/cc47/calhounmarine/IMG_20110601_132121.jpg
Custom 12" shown on my 1/4 Master.

http://i212.photobucket.com/albums/cc47/calhounmarine/cdd27e97.jpg
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12" custom bracket unfinished, this version is for fixed trim, the same bracket can incorporate a trim cylinder, this version also is for wing plate and cable steering. We have other versions in the works for mechanical cable steering as well as hydraulic, available in 15" also.
http://i212.photobucket.com/albums/cc47/calhounmarine/Mids005.jpg

This fixed trim bracket weighs 20 lbs.
http://i212.photobucket.com/albums/cc47/calhounmarine/Mids004.jpg

15" custom bracket with vertical adjustment incorporated, eliminates the jack plate.
http://i212.photobucket.com/albums/cc47/calhounmarine/87865.jpg
Front plate on 15" has grommets for trim lines to route through..
http://i212.photobucket.com/albums/cc47/calhounmarine/IMG_20110601_132139-1.jpg
Swivel bracket being mocked up for fit. We cut the plate from templates and then fit all pieces to check for alignment then "tack" with the welder before final fit and finish welding.
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Feel free to contact us for further info and pricing. We accept trades on mid section components to help with the money savings. Custom mids are priced according to your particular needs.
Thanks,
Michael

[Riverratt]

Very nice work Michael.

[M.CHAPMAN]

Thanks Ralph!!! I appreciate the compliment!!!

-Michael

[Tom Foley]

Nice work Micheal need some video of your boat launching ,taken from the rear ...!!

[tux974]

The work looks awesome!!

[Mr. Demeanor]

How about cutting down a Yamaha V4? It looks like roughly 4" can come out. Can you do it and $ ?
Does the price include paint?
248051

[M.CHAPMAN]

Cutting and finishing the housing is no problem. Sometimes you run into a clearance problem with the forward area of the housing that extends forward below the bottom motor mount yoke and the bottom of the 3 ram trim assembly. There are ways of doing it though. Prices include painting and clear coat. Driveshaft shortening isnt a problem either. Feel free to call and we'll dicuss it.

-Michael

[M.CHAPMAN]

Nice work Micheal need some video of your boat launching ,taken from the rear ...!!

I wish I had some footage Tom!! Thanks for compliment!!!

-Michael

[Mr. Demeanor]

Feel free to call and we'll dicuss it.

-Michael

Will do that...Thanks.

[Todd D]

Will do that...Thanks.

That cat would look killer with a 12" mid on a custom bracket :reddevil:

[outboards4life]

I had Mike cut down a mid for me and the finish is perfect. Looks like it came from the factory. very well done I wouldn't hesitate to send him another one.

[Mr. Demeanor]

That cat would look killer with a 12" mid on a custom bracket :reddevil:

Right now it looks like Im being chased down the river by R2D2.:eek:

[mmassm]

Michael, how about your video at SITC with your camera
On dash facing rear. Michael does awesome work ! How's
Bengi doing on his 1/4 master ?

[Forkin' Crazy]

That looks great! Very nice!!! :thumbsup:

[M.CHAPMAN]

Michael, how about your video at SITC with your camera
On dash facing rear. Michael does awesome work ! How's
Bengi doing on his 1/4 master ?

We're working on his....swivel bracket in the pic with the turn buckles is for his boat.

-Michael

[M.CHAPMAN]

Michael, how about your video at SITC with your camera
On dash facing rear. Michael does awesome work ! How's
Bengi doing on his 1/4 master ?

Are you talking about this one???

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[Instigator]

Are you talking about this one??? It's a little long....may need to fast forward to about half way. Or the 2:20 mark on the clock.

<iframe width="420" height="315" src="http://www.youtube.com/embed/Wo5ZpGQ6kd0" frameborder="0" allowfullscreen></iframe>

Awesome video! 1st I've seen it.

[scrmn3]

I have seen these Mid's and they look first class.

Mike Have yawl did a 3.0 300X or XS mid yet?

[M.CHAPMAN]

We have not done any custom clamp/swivel brackets for anything other than a 2.0/2.4/2.5 style driveshaft housing as of yet. But I have plans to do the brackets for other models and brands as soon as I can. We have orders for cut down standard mids and custom clamp brackets for the smaller V6 Mercs we have got to get done first. I can build most anything to fit most anything!!!!!!!!!! Thanks for the compliment on out work Robbie!!

-Michael

[scrmn3]

You can use mine for R&D
Would like to cut my 300X 20" to a 15" when you get time.

[M.CHAPMAN]

We'll look into it whenever you get ready. I need some different housings in here to work on the fixturing and the jigs.. Is your 300X a 3 ram trim or a single ram?

-Michael

[scrmn3]

We'll look into it whenever you get ready. I need some different housings in here to work on the fixturing and the jigs.. Is your 300X a 3 ram trim or a single ram?

-Michael

Single ram on the motor but could change to whatever ram pump in the boat.

[M.CHAPMAN]

The single will make it a lot easier. Let me know when you want to start with it. We got a full plate of them right now but can work it in whenever you want us to look at it.

-Michael

[Mr. Demeanor]

You can edit that movie down right in your youtube account.
http://www.youtube.com/editor

[M.CHAPMAN]

Thanks, I shortened it up a good bit.

-Michael

[mirage243]

They do awesome work over there, Michael has done a bunch of nice stuff for me. I HIGHLY recommend them.

[M.CHAPMAN]

Thanx Bro!!!

[afr]

subscriber maybe next year ole red can get one done

[M.CHAPMAN]

Here's some better pics of the cut down factory mids/swivel brackets

http://i212.photobucket.com/albums/cc47/calhounmarine/Mids006-1.jpg
http://i212.photobucket.com/albums/cc47/calhounmarine/Mids001-2.jpg
http://i212.photobucket.com/albums/cc47/calhounmarine/Mids004-1.jpg

-Michael

[Rodney Nance]

Michael. The first time we hung out with you guys at the races I thought you just sent people money and they supplied you with all those trick parts. We saw real quick though that you were doing it on your on. Those mids are a work of art. Congrads dude and carry on.

[M.CHAPMAN]

Thanks Rodney that means a lot!!!. Hope you're doing well.

-Michael

[DS77]

Oh yeal now i like that, very nice......

[Jay Smith]

Seen these parts in person ya'll they are super trick and lite !!!

Jay

[M.CHAPMAN]

More pics of the custom brackets (12")

http://i212.photobucket.com/albums/cc47/calhounmarine/Mids008.jpg
Mock up for 12" D/S housing..
http://i212.photobucket.com/albums/cc47/calhounmarine/Mids010.jpg
http://i212.photobucket.com/albums/cc47/calhounmarine/Mids007-1.jpg


-Michael

[mirage243]

More pics of the custom brackets (12")

http://i212.photobucket.com/albums/cc47/calhounmarine/Mids008.jpg
Mock up for 12" D/S housing..
http://i212.photobucket.com/albums/cc47/calhounmarine/Mids010.jpg
http://i212.photobucket.com/albums/cc47/calhounmarine/Mids007-1.jpg


-Michael

Is that one mine your working on? :D

[M.CHAPMAN]

If you can wrestle it away form Pop!!!

That's ya boy T-bone gettin it hot in the last pic!!!!!!

He's workin his tail off today!!!!!!!

http://i212.photobucket.com/albums/cc47/calhounmarine/Mids011.jpg
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-Michael

[mirage243]

Tell Head I ask about him, keep his ass weldin'.

[Fl Boy in ILL]

Man that looks killer, hhmmm maybe one in my future. Can the 12 have trim?

Rick

[M.CHAPMAN]

We can put a cylinder in a 12" mine had it to start with.

-Michael

[mirage243]

Man that looks killer, hhmmm maybe one in my future. Can the 12 have trim?

Rick

For an extra 50 bucks he will include two 25 lb. bags of lead to put under your seat. :D:D:D In purple bags of course.

[M.CHAPMAN]

Yep. or our ol' buddy can eat some extra pork chops to make up the difference!!!!!!!

Speakin of Pork Chops.........I sure could use a box!!!!!

-Michael

[Outlaw Too]

Any chance you can cut down a 1998 250 Hp 25" Yami to a 20"?

Thanks Joe
jpaparazzo@aol.com

[M.CHAPMAN]

Give me a call at 803-539-4908. If I remember correctly Yamaha just lengthens the Swivel shaft at the bottom, which could be milled off and a new bushing installed then we can cut the can,cut the swivel shaft shorten and weld it. . If you can email me some pics of your particular motor (side views) then I can let you know for sure. I'll let you know what all I will need you to send me if we can do it efficiently!!!

-Michael

[Tony Brucato]

Nice loking work Michael!:thumbsup:

[M.CHAPMAN]

Thanks Tony,
I'm going to be working on building a bracket to work on the OMC/BRP Driveshaft housings sometime soon, one that will allow you to run any length housing you desire. Might need to put one on the back of your STV!!!!!. Call me sometime and we'll talk about it!!!!
Hope you and Linda have a Merry Christmas, oh and the other ACU you sent worked great!!!

-Michael

[Fl Boy in ILL]

Well maybe we'll trade mid west pork chops for a SC southern shorty mid! And my fat ass don't need any purple bags, lol

I'll be delivering pork chops to Wedowee the week after Christmas!!!

Rick

[M.CHAPMAN]

Well take some extras and I'll get Bill to next day them over here!!! Lol... I wish i had time right now to make a trip to Wedowee!!!

-Michael

[Old fiberglass]

Michael,

FYI....your phone number, (803-897-3806) doesn't work. It rings once and then goes dead....been that way for two days.

[M.CHAPMAN]

I'm waiting on the phone company tech to get here. I noticed that yesterday morning. They are supposed to be here today to fix it. You can call me at 803-539-4908 at anytime.

-Michael

[M.CHAPMAN]

If anyone has any questions about these products and services feel free to contact us via phone: 803-897-3806 Mon-Fri 9-5 est or 803-539-4908 after hours. Or email me at quartermaster22@gmail.com I can send you an attached quote for anything you need priced out.

Thanks for all the interest in these services and products and thanks for the compliments on the work!!!

-Michael

[M.CHAPMAN]

To the top!!!!

[KG4]

Hi Micheal,Can you do Inline mids and shafts also?

[M.CHAPMAN]

We currently are not doing any in-line type mids.

-Michael

[mrtlbeez]

Do you work on OMC'S?

[M.CHAPMAN]

We are working on a custom bracket for a 3.0 liter OMC right now. We have cut the D/S housing to 12" and will soon be fabricating a custom clamp/swivel bracket with a single trim cylinder mounted in it.

As we get further along with it I'll keep everyone posted, it's gonna be a trick set up for sure.

-Michael

[jphii]

We are working on a custom bracket for a 3.0 liter OMC right now. We have cut the D/S housing to 12" and will soon be fabricating a custom clamp/swivel bracket with a single trim cylinder mounted in it.

As we get further along with it I'll keep everyone posted, it's gonna be a trick set up for sure.

-Michael

Send me (or post) some pictures. I'm thinking of having you do something with mine.

[props4u2]

Send me (or post) some pictures. I'm thinking of having you do something with mine.

It's about time you are thinking about adapting a Mercury powerhead to that cool looking mid you have.
Hope it can handle the power!

[jphii]

Now Lee, you do know I was talking about the OMC mid he's doing. ;)

[M.CHAPMAN]

Joe, Did you get the pic I sent to you in a text last night?

-Michael

[jphii]

Michael, yes I did. Very nice!

[Freddie Webb]

I would like to see a pic of the omc mid.

[M.CHAPMAN]

Here's a pic of the driveshaft housing after being cut and mocked up...next step is fixture it, jig it then weld it up. We have not yet built the custom clamp/swivel bracket for it..that will come soon hopefully.

-Michael
http://i212.photobucket.com/albums/cc47/calhounmarine/f12bd805.jpg
Pic of Housing in mill being surfaced for a true fit with the top half.
http://i212.photobucket.com/albums/cc47/calhounmarine/b7f9c87b.jpg

[M.CHAPMAN]

Back to top!!!!!

[Mr. Demeanor]

Micheal, just spoke to your Dad about my Yamaha V4 and its definitely got me thinking. Does the price include bushings (sorry if that was already asked)? I know I need them.

[M.CHAPMAN]

Give me a call at my office this week and we'll talk about it. I've had about 100 inquiries since placing this thread and I'm trying to keep records of who I've talked to and who I've responded to. Sometimes my brain needs a little refreshing on each specific case.

Thanks,
Michael

[Mr. Demeanor]

Give me a call at my office this week and we'll talk about it. I've had about 100 inquiries since placing this thread and I'm trying to keep records of who I've talked to and who I've responded to. Sometimes my brain needs a little refreshing on each specific case.

Thanks,
Michael


Ill do that. I also took some pics I will email. There might be an issue with the yoke hitting the bracket.

[badluck]

I'm looking into having a 300x cut down.I left a message around the holidays.When is the best time to reach somone?

[M.CHAPMAN]

I've been in and out of the shop the past 2 weeks dealing with a house fire. You can give me a shout there sometime this week if you want. I can do a 300 if it has the single ram clamp/swivel assembly not the 3 ram...I don't do those.

-Michael

[badluck]

I'll call you.It is a single ram.How much weight will that setup save?

[M.CHAPMAN]

Ryan,
I returned your call and left voicemail this morning

Thanks,
Michael

[M.CHAPMAN]

Back to top!!!!

[jphii]

Anyone thinking about having a mid cut needs to call Michael. I was down there yesterday hanging out with him and some crazy old man. They do some seriously nice work!

[M.CHAPMAN]

Thanks Joe it was good to see you

[Freddie Webb]

Micheal can't wait to see the final pictures of the finished omc product. Joe was bragging about your work.

[M.CHAPMAN]

It's almost done Freddie..Just about ready for paint!!! I'll post pics of the finished product soon.

-Michael

[M.CHAPMAN]

Merc "skeletonized" custom 15" clamp/swivel with set back and propshaft height incorporated. Total weight with Merc shorty trim cylinder is 23lbs. Customers existing OEM 15" offshore clamp/swivel and Allison jackplate was 87lbs. This version is for wingplate and cable steering on an Allison Drag....

The top plate on the swivel bracket is set on an angle to allow for the height alignment of the wingplates once there on the tuner plate. It allows the "axle" of the pulley to rotate perfectly in line with the pivot point so no slack develops in the steering cables when trimmed up or tucked under....

http://i212.photobucket.com/albums/cc47/calhounmarine/IMG_20120224_100820.jpg
http://i212.photobucket.com/albums/cc47/calhounmarine/IMG_20120224_100836.jpg

-Michael

[bigboy]

Wow that looks neat! I believe it's possible to use this swivel in combination with a 15" 300x mid?

If so this would be the ultimate option to save some weight from a heavy 300xs!

Did you use a 15" swivel as a base or is the entire part home-made?

[M.CHAPMAN]

The entire assembly is made from scratch. Can be made to fit any housing

[chad202]

How's mine coming Michael?

[M.CHAPMAN]

Housing will be welded tomorrow. Then we can fill and finish during the week.

[JWTjr.]

Very nice! What is the purpose of the tab that's welded to the boat-mounted bracket on the port side, just above that C-clamp?


John

[M.CHAPMAN]

John..thats th mounting bracket to anchor the trim indicator cable.

[chad202]

Ok, sound good.

[M.CHAPMAN]

Chad,
Last thing to do is put the arm back on the swivel shaft and it should be ready to ship back out to K&J soon!!!!

-Michael

[Instigator]

Haven't forgotten you....
Been slammed around here lately but it still has your name on it.
I'll get to it soon unless you're in a pinch and if so give me a call. Gary
772-571-3857

[M.CHAPMAN]

It's no rush I've got a few in now..

[M.CHAPMAN]

Back to top!!!!

[Speed Jr.]

Had a buddy inquire about mid-section service, this is the man!

[chad202]

Saw pictures of mine, looks good. Should be heading to Kevins next week so see it in person. Thanks Michael.

[M.CHAPMAN]

You're welcome!! We appreciate your business!!

-Michael

[TNT]

Do you do work for 12 inch mids?

[M.CHAPMAN]

What type of work on them are you referring to?

-Michael

[mirage243]

Do you do work for 12 inch mids?

I've got a custom 12" mid, but Michael didn't do it for me, it came straight from my daddy. :D

[M.CHAPMAN]

Yeah I reckon Bill Sr. will have to take credit for that, not my department!!!!

-Michael

[TNT]

What type of work on them are you referring to?

-Michael
Like making the swivel bracket and all. Also what you use for trim rams?

[M.CHAPMAN]

Give me a call and we'll talk about it..

-Michael

[M.CHAPMAN]

Back to top!!!!!

-Michael

[Speed Jr.]

Sent out any 12" OMC mids lately Michael? :)

[M.CHAPMAN]

It will go out this week!!!! We just finished priming it and will pack and ship in a couple of days.

-Michael

[Speed Jr.]

Sweeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeet!

[M.CHAPMAN]

Larry,
It's going in a box today and headed up North. Here's a few pics of it in primer!!!

http://i212.photobucket.com/albums/cc47/calhounmarine/OMCMid006.jpg

http://i212.photobucket.com/albums/cc47/calhounmarine/OMCMid005.jpg

http://i212.photobucket.com/albums/cc47/calhounmarine/OMCMid002.jpg

http://i212.photobucket.com/albums/cc47/calhounmarine/OMCMid004.jpg

-Michael

[boatmanhp]

Michael GREAT Job on Chads mid looks great,ill be sending mine next week.kevin

[M.CHAPMAN]

Sounds good. Just let me know when it's on it's way!!!

-Michael

[mariawhitetrash]

Looks great, but can you still get the longest powerhead bolts in? The lower mount looks to be in the way.

[boatmanhp]

i will thanks

[mirage243]

Looks great, but can you still get the longest powerhead bolts in? The lower mount looks to be in the way.

Studs and nuts

[M.CHAPMAN]

Looks great, but can you still get the longest powerhead bolts in? The lower mount looks to be in the way.

We're looking into that the adapter has to come back off and we gonna see if we can fit the bolts up in the hole before the plate goes back on. We may have to make a slight change to it. This is the first one of it's type. Should be a minor change. Worst case scenario studs can be fit into the bottom of the block and then use nuts like on a Merc. We used that method on a Yamaha powerhead before.

-Michael

[M.CHAPMAN]

You beat me to it Bill!!!!!

-Michael

[M.CHAPMAN]

The complete mid-section as shown in the pic with the steering and trim cylinders installed weighs 85 pounds..

-Michael

[mariawhitetrash]

We're looking into that the adapter has to come back off and we gonna see if we can fit the bolts up in the hole before the plate goes back on. We may have to make a slight change to it. This is the first one of it's type. Should be a minor change. Worst case scenario studs can be fit into the bottom of the block and then use nuts like on a Merc. We used that method on a Yamaha powerhead before.

-Michael


Thought you'd have it covered! Great work :cheers:

[M.CHAPMAN]

Another custom cut down 12". Complete mid/clamp/swivel/tuner plate/ driveshaft housing weighs 65 lbs. This one has no trim cylinder. Will run a fixed trim angle.

http://i212.photobucket.com/albums/cc47/calhounmarine/OMCMid007.jpg

http://i212.photobucket.com/albums/cc47/calhounmarine/OMCMid009.jpg

http://i212.photobucket.com/albums/cc47/calhounmarine/OMCMid008.jpg

[Freddie Webb]

Micheal, awesome work as usual!

[M.CHAPMAN]

Merc 300X driveshaft housing cut down to 15"

(Excuse the water spots and fingerprints on the paint......camera picked them up good...)

http://i212.photobucket.com/albums/cc47/calhounmarine/MIds009-1.jpg

http://i212.photobucket.com/albums/cc47/calhounmarine/MIds010-1.jpg


-Michael

[DonG]

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I want to give a big thanks to Michael Chapman and Calhoun Marine. They modified my 20in mids on my 300xs's to 15in mids. They turned out great and Michael went out of his way to get me the parts before the end of the month! Thanks again for all your hard work. (attached are a few pics of the mids)

Don

[vnemous]

Mike have you figured out how to make a 20" mid from a 25" 3.0 mid? Im thinking its pretty much the same as making the 15 out of the 20 300xs.

[M.CHAPMAN]

First of all thanks to Don for the compliments and for allowing us to do the work!!!!! I'm glad you are pleased with them. Dad did a good job on them and they look great on that boat, Awesome ride you got there!!!!

As far as shortening the 25" cans down the only problem I see based on the one I have here is the way Mercury extended the housings below the motor mount area. I haven't had time to look and see if there's an efficient way of doing it. I'm not saying it's impossible just want to be able to do it correctly. The 20" to 15" is no problem at all on either of the 3 styles of housings from Mercury. As soon as I know I can do it and do it at an efficient cost to the customer I'll let you know.

I suppose worst case scenario we could cut a 20" swivel bracket as if we were going to install a 15" can on it.......then cut a 5" section out of the 25" can just like we would the 20" then let the extended area make up the 5" difference for a 20" shaft...then the swivel bracket would retrofit to a 15" can if the customer ever wanted to go shorter...all you would need is to cut down a 20" can to a 15"....!!
-Michael

[Hoss Marine Propellers]

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I want to give a big thanks to Michael Chapman and Calhoun Marine. They modified my 20in mids on my 300xs's to 15in mids. They turned out great and Michael went out of his way to get me the parts before the end of the month! Thanks again for all your hard work. (attached are a few pics of the mids)

Don

WOW Don !!!!! Beautiful Boat & Great Job Mike!!! Again.... WOW!!!!!

[atclen]

Hi Michael

I called 1st of the month about cutting a housing, I'm in Moncks Corner SC. Charlie Hunter gave me your number you did one for him. Yes you did call me back and left a message on my cell. thanks !! Did or do you do a Off shore exhaust Mod on a 20" cut down to 15 also. If so what would the extra charge be. Because I'm getting one done soon for my XR2002 Allison.
Yes you will be doing the job for me. Great work !

Len
843-693-2987


Another custom cut down 12". Complete mid/clamp/swivel/tuner plate/ driveshaft housing weighs 65 lbs. This one has no trim cylinder. Will run a fixed trim angle.

http://i212.photobucket.com/albums/cc47/calhounmarine/OMCMid007.jpg

http://i212.photobucket.com/albums/cc47/calhounmarine/OMCMid009.jpg

http://i212.photobucket.com/albums/cc47/calhounmarine/OMCMid008.jpg

[M.CHAPMAN]

Len,
I try not to make a habit of cutting into the back of the stock cans to do an offshore style exhaust exit. Anytime you cut into the "backbone" area of those cans it can weaken them and cause cracks around the outside. When we cut a straight housing we add "straps" to the inside to strengthen it so by turning around a cutting the "backbone" kind of cancels that principle out.

We do however drill the exhaust exit holes in the floor plate area of the stock housings to match the way Mercury did it on the non-offshore style "straight leg" housings. That's all you really need from a performance stand point anyway.

-Michael

[atclen]

Hi M

Thanks, I'm going to get one cut soon I'll call before bring it to you.

Thanks Len

[M.CHAPMAN]

Back to top!!!

[Da Bull]

Michael, Do you have any pics of a 20inch ridgeback cut down to a 15? I have one that i`m thinking about sending to you.

bobbylsanders@bellsouth.net

Thanks
DB

[Todd D]

How about a few pics of a standard trim(three ram bass) mid cut down to 16.

Thanks, Todd

[baja200merk]

Dam those 300xs' look awesome! Nice job!

Im gonna have to call you, I need a different trim cyl yours might work.

[M.CHAPMAN]

Bobby,

Here's a pic of a ridgeback 20" cut to our custom 12", I don't have a pic on file of a 15" so try to imagine 3 more inches in it...this one is in mock up after the welding. The Ridgeback cans fit back together nicely after cutting and welding...we get an excellent bond of material for welding as well as putting some extra strapping inside like the stock cans.

<a href="http://s212.beta.photobucket.com/user/calhounmarine/media/Mids010.jpg.html" target="_blank"><img src="http://i212.photobucket.com/albums/cc47/calhounmarine/Mids010.jpg" border="0" alt="Photobucket"/></a>

-Michael

[M.CHAPMAN]

Todd,
We are currently not doing any 3 ram set ups here. We try and stick to the single ram systems...makes them more efficient to do and keeps the cost more affordable.

-Michael

[Da Bull]

Thanks Michael. I`ll be in touch.

DB

[gmjim]

If only I could get these shipped to Australia!! Amazing work your doing!

[duckrazee]

Very interested in getting my 20" offshore cut to 15" and driveshaft cut. What's the best way to get a hold of y'all?

[M.CHAPMAN]

You can give me a call at the shop. 803-897-3806

If you don't get me leave me a message and I'll call you back as soon as I can

-Michael

[M.CHAPMAN]

How about a few pics of a standard trim(three ram bass) mid cut down to 16.

Thanks, Todd

We are now doing the 3 ram trim systems

Give us a call if we can help

-Michael

[duckrazee]

Haha I guess if I paid attention u would've seen your info in your signature. Thanks will be in contact

[g-guap]

check your private messages

[MODVP22]

Curious: anyone done a 12" style with single ram trim and Sea-Star style steering and bolted it to an existing jackplate? I ask because my Mirage is far from light, and not sure if a 12" would work on a short setback. I've got 9" RapidJack already.

[LiveToDrive76]

We are now doing the 3 ram trim systems

Give us a call if we can help

-Michael

I have a 225 ProMax with 20" 3 ram mid. What kind of turn around time do you have right now. Any idea what shipping from and to 57741 might cost? Never shipped anything this big before.

[M.CHAPMAN]

Erik,
Give me call at the shop and I can give you the details.

-Michael 803-897-3806

[mrtlbeez]

Mike, Travis said you called and let him know that our mid and other parts showed up today. Hope you can help us out with what has turned out to be quite the nightmare of a project.

[M.CHAPMAN]

Mark,
It did arrive and I looked it over yesterday....put your mind at ease we got it covered It should work out just fine. I'll be in touch with the details.

There are a few questions I have so I'll call one of you when we get started on it.

Thanks,
Michael

[mrtlbeez]

Call Travis. He knows more about this than I do.

[M.CHAPMAN]

Will do !!

-Michael

[Baker343]

370189
Just received my 15" cut midsection from Calhoun Marine.
Michael went above and beyond to help me out.
Thanks again

[Krazymaan]

Nice. Thats who's doing mine too.

[Greg G]

370189
Just received my 15" cut midsection from Calhoun Marine.
Michael went above and beyond to help me out.
Thanks again

That is some incredible work. Impressive.

[Liberator*21]

I realize this is an old thread but are these guys still in business, got a buddy needing some work done.

Thx

[M.CHAPMAN]

You can reach me at the shop Monday thru Friday 9-4 803-897-3806

[Liberator*21]

You can reach me at the shop Monday thru Friday 9-4 803-897-3806

Thank you Michael, I'll be in touch.

[FUJIMO]

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