Houston I have a problem

**outasite** · 02-26-2017, 07:10 AM

Looks like your pan trim is a little thicker than the cowl trim,So it can rub.The original cowl strip is quite thick,so when it bottoms in the pan there is around a eighth inch gap between pieces.I have some new trim at the shop.I'll get a pic for reference for ya today.

**texasvector** · 02-26-2017, 08:44 AM

That makes sense......I'll have to try it like that next time....looking for a BP cowl with no cracks to paint grey and swap out with this 1

**transomstand** · 02-26-2017, 08:50 AM

Originally Posted by texasvector

looking for a BP cowl with no cracks to paint grey and swap out with this 1

Sonik has about 12 of them

**Robby321** · 02-26-2017, 03:26 PM

Originally Posted by transomstand

the bunny lives!

**90 5.0** · 02-26-2017, 04:04 PM

Originally Posted by transomstand

Sonik has about 12 of them

Who? Any link to a for sale add? I've been thinking about putting a BP cowl on my 2.4 instead of the 260 cowl

**outasite** · 02-26-2017, 04:43 PM

Originally Posted by texasvector

That makes sense......I'll have to try it like that next time....looking for a BP cowl with no cracks to paint grey and swap out with this 1

This is an exact replacement for the original.

**outasite** · 02-26-2017, 04:56 PM

Well got a better look at it today

She ain't Purdy. There is a big hunk of steel in there,and were it not for it motor would have been in the drink years ago.You can see it at the top of the pic,just under the cap.Its a 3/8X 1 1/2 laying flat.you can see where the trim screw ripped the top cap when it bowed back.I did get a long screwdriver under it to feel around,nobody home,seems to be just a big void.

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**FMP** · 02-26-2017, 05:12 PM

At this point you're hoping for the worst , punky mush.

**outasite** · 02-26-2017, 05:29 PM

Originally Posted by FMP

At this point you're hoping for the worst , punky mush.

Your right! Makes prep go a lot faster.

**stokernick** · 02-28-2017, 09:20 AM

Originally Posted by outasite

Well got a better look at it today

She ain't Purdy. There is a big hunk of steel in there,and were it not for it motor would have been in the drink years ago.You can see it at the top of the pic,just under the cap.Its a 3/8X 1 1/2 laying flat.you can see where the trim screw ripped the top cap when it bowed back.I did get a long screwdriver under it to feel around,nobody home,seems to be just a big void.

now that there is advanced technology, NOT! Makes one wonder what were they thinking!At least we know it will be done right when you finish, Bob, plus, you've got 99 days (ROMP) to git r done!

**outasite** · 02-28-2017, 12:56 PM

Ya Nick, I'm sure I'll need every one of those 99 to geter done.I got one speed any more, and it ain't fast.Starting to get over the bummed out feeling about it,and in some respects look foreword to getting it done.It should save some pucker time on the keyster, every time I hit a wake.

**Michael J Giesler** · 02-28-2017, 09:14 PM

Bob please post pictures of the transom when you take it apart because i can't wait to see what wood they used i have seen all kinds from Switzers lol

**Capt.Insane-o** · 02-28-2017, 10:45 PM

I'm going down to Detroit Thursday for glass supplies Bob, lemme know if you need anything.

**outasite** · 02-28-2017, 10:50 PM

Michael,I'm going start a new thread over on the fiberglass side as soon as I get it to the shop.Most likely this weekend.

**outasite** · 02-28-2017, 10:57 PM

Originally Posted by Capt.Insane-o

I'm going down to Detroit Thursday for glass supplies Bob, lemme know if you need anything.

Thanks Lyn,Going to make a test run tomorrow,I got lots of leftovers from the last wreck.I've got a couple gallons of resin left.It looks clear, going to get some fresh hardener and give it a try.If I need anything I'll give ya a shout.