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Forum: RIBs & ribbing

08 January 2019, 14:22

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Humber Destroyer Transom and Engine height

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Posted By Phil M

I like a low effort plan! I'll leave it where it...

I like a low effort plan! I'll leave it where it is.

Again, thanks all for the input.

Phil

Forum: RIBs & ribbing

08 January 2019, 11:17

Replies: 23

Humber Destroyer Transom and Engine height

Views: 3,538

Posted By Phil M

Sorry Dave, did you mean to say it looks too low...

Sorry Dave, did you mean to say it looks too low rather than too high? I assume you meant it looks low and to raise it a little and see how it goes.

Thanks all for the feedback! It is gratefully...

Forum: RIBs & ribbing

07 January 2019, 17:06

Replies: 23

Humber Destroyer Transom and Engine height

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Posted By Phil M

Yesterday I finally got out for the first time in...

Yesterday I finally got out for the first time in the humber and am happy to report that the engine height is not too high. I took some photos of the leg showing where the water is coming over the...

Forum: RIBs & ribbing

30 August 2018, 10:39

Replies: 23

Humber Destroyer Transom and Engine height

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Posted By Phil M

I've spoken to Humber who agree it is a little...

I've spoken to Humber who agree it is a little taller than usual but to fully mount the engine as is and see how it goes. If cavitation is an issue, the outer lip can be cut back to drop it a hole....

Forum: RIBs & ribbing

29 August 2018, 20:21

Replies: 23

Humber Destroyer Transom and Engine height

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Posted By Phil M

I'll see what Humber say but to lower it will...

I'll see what Humber say but to lower it will mean cutting transom. I assume Merc are not known for short engines so can only assume it's a taller than average transom. I'd be tempted to trial it...

Forum: RIBs & ribbing

29 August 2018, 16:03

Replies: 23

Humber Destroyer Transom and Engine height

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Posted By Phil M

The engine hoist arrived yesterday so managed to...

The engine hoist arrived yesterday so managed to offer the engine up to the new transom. I pit a 5mm shim on the transom top and lowered the engine until it contacted the shim, marked the height and...

Forum: RIBs & ribbing

24 August 2018, 18:14

Replies: 23

Humber Destroyer Transom and Engine height

Views: 3,538

Posted By Phil M

I'll offer the engine up and see how it looks but...

I'll offer the engine up and see how it looks but sounds like it should be fine. It's just a bit odd as the old boat has a 20" transom and the new is nearly 2" higher but there isn't 2" clear between...

Forum: RIBs & ribbing

24 August 2018, 16:41

Replies: 23

Humber Destroyer Transom and Engine height

Views: 3,538

Posted By Phil M

Thanks for those. I'll head back out later with...

Thanks for those. I'll head back out later with the tape again and do a quick comparison. You seem to have a little space between transom top and engine saddle. Is that the case or is it just how it...

Forum: RIBs & ribbing

24 August 2018, 14:54

Replies: 23

Humber Destroyer Transom and Engine height

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Posted By Phil M

Humber Destroyer Transom and Engine height

Can anybody help as I'm getting thoroughly confused. I have a new 5.8m destroyer with a transom for a long shaft engine. Humber advised that the engine cav plate should be level with the bottom of...

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