5.5 Delta transom

Nordburg2001 · 18 September 2016, 20:17

Has the transom been cut to suit engine? Or is this normal?
5.5m Delta

A1an · 18 September 2016, 20:30

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Originally Posted by Nordburg2001

Has the transom been cut to suit engine? Or is this normal?

5.5m Delta

I don't remember the radius at the top of the cutout being so big,I thought it was a bit sharper.

It is deep like that though.

Nordburg2001 · 18 September 2016, 20:51

It was the different radius on each side that grabbed my attention, made me wonder was the transom supposed to be straight across!
Nothing to worry about then?

A1an · 18 September 2016, 20:57

I think the depth is right it's just the top of cutout that doesn't look right.

Nordburg2001 · 18 September 2016, 20:59

Cheers, A1an, the radius I can deal with!!

A1an · 18 September 2016, 21:16

There's a picture in the thread below showing depth of cutout, not the best but it does show the sharp radius at the top.

http://www.rib.net/forum/f8/delta-5-...ine-58890.html

Pete7 · 18 September 2016, 21:18

Were are the lower engine mounting bolts?

The Delta has a deep V hull so a long shaft engine sit quite low on the hull and can be swamped by a stern wave if you stop quick in a straight line. The solution is don't stop quickly or reverse into waves, or fit a skirt to the inside of the transom. Delta did a GRP moulding for this.

A1an · 18 September 2016, 21:19

Another...