LOL, saw that picture on the net.margaritaman wrote:
My only thoughts: that looks like an accident just waiting to happen...
I think that's more or less just a raft - could not see a motor or any way it could be sea worthy.
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LOL, saw that picture on the net.margaritaman wrote:
That's good to know - I have not poked around in there yet, going to look at it in person next Thursday - it's about a 4 hour drive but a great excuse for a motorcycle ride. I'm OK with cutting and moving cables, pulleys, etc. and have a swaging tool in my arsenal. It would be very cool to move the existing front of the "hut" all the way back and use the roof for the flying bridge. It would also make a great spot for passengers to relax out of the breeze while cruising on a chilly morning. Lake Powell can be 40F in the morning, and 80F in the afternoon in the spring and fall.GregF wrote:Why is moving the helm a big issue? It is just 4 cables (3 mechanical and one electrical) and they all disconnect at the engine easily. You might be buying new cables because they were too long but I ran mine with a big loop in them for years until they died of natural causes. Just be careful not to make the loop too small. It might be more of a lazy "S". If you are moving from amidships to the stern (12 feet?) there will be plenty for a big loop.
Of course if he makes a flying bridge they might end up about right anyway.
An excellent point, but I'm used to dealing with air craft certification - both home built and those with a standard airworthiness certificate. Keeping a detailed builder's log with photos and actual weights of the larger components should be enough for even the most jaded marine inspector. I've got the manufacturer's data plate to work with which I'm sure they'll enforce with gusto. Having your "ducks" - or should I say "toons" in a row makes their job easy - you've just got to keep them nodding their heads yes from the minute they see it until they sign off. They're especially going to be interested to see how I tie the trailer down...BobL wrote:My bet is that your camper will be less weight than what is being removed BUT that is irrelevant at this point. In order to get this "certified", no one will care what was on it, they will care what the toons will handle.
You know:
The weight of the camper
The weight of the motor
The weight of the helm
The weight of fuel
The weight of the deck (or close to a good guesstimate)
You then have to show that 3 toons will handle the above.
I like that a lot, thanks. Adding some nylon wheel tie down straps and ratcheting fasteners for back up over top the tire would be bulletproof - and they can easily be repositioned to get the cg just right. We just happen to have a manufacturer of mil spec ratchets right here in Tucson that I already do business with. NOT made in China, they have contracts with the Navy for container controls. I would imagine a state marine inspector would approve.BobL wrote:If you end up doing this, here is a nice product that will keep you trailer in place (but somewhat expensive - you could fab your own).
http://www.lawnmowerpros.com/ProLockers/ProLockers.asp