https://cimg8.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.off...9ab5b5c6a4.jpg
https://cimg9.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.off...50a0c3504a.jpg

Whose idea was it to paint drives red Dan? I bet it wasn’t you. 😀

Have you considered painting the transom only Black? Seems popular these days & makes some sense.... hides the soot!

I think I remember seeing Smokin Joe on the Chesapeake once many years ago. Such a cool boat

I do as the customer wants. Here are some other progress pictures
https://cimg1.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.off...1d7d4ad76d.jpg
TA all torn down. Hlf a bottle of gas later
https://cimg2.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.off...d4bf4a3d08.jpg
Transom polished
https://cimg5.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.off...12fcbfd701.jpg
Inside ready for parts
https://cimg0.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.off...acc8db3964.jpg
Laying out the transom
https://cimg4.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.off...f7483fbdfc.jpg
Drilling the transom
https://cimg6.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.off...e0a9157f5a.jpg
transom cut ready for gimbals

that is nice! How and why you choose to mount them in this position? what were your calculations starting from ?

He could tell you, but then he'd have to kill you.:cool-smiley-027:

She’s going to have a beautiful a$$ when you get finished with her. Keep up the good work, there are a lot of us that appreciate fine craftsmanship!!

Same question as jeff32: Is there a standard center for staggered motors or is it all hull variable? I'm also sure you've been around this block a few times and know what works. :ernaehrung004:

I've and tested lots of different setups over the years and know what has worked in the past and then I go just a little farther every time. I never know until I start the testing if I got it right. But I have a pretty good batting average!