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HELLO .... new here, nice site!
I have a question I need help with and have googled until my eyes crossed.
I am building (putting together) a flat bottom river boat ... a 2000 Xpress 1546 with a 15" transom
It does not have a center keel rib and I have already read one of the problems is sliding in corners with a normal motor (boat is rated for 25HP)
I am putting a 75HP Evinrude Hustler short shaft.
I have searched for a keel strip to have welded on with no luck.
Now the questions!
Where can I get a good solid made weld on keel?
Should I go full length, or just in the rear?
Here is my boat .... I sure hope somebody can tell me what I need to do (besides not putting the beast on my boat)
There is an 11" empty space between the two center ribs
I have a question I need help with and have googled until my eyes crossed.
I am building (putting together) a flat bottom river boat ... a 2000 Xpress 1546 with a 15" transom
It does not have a center keel rib and I have already read one of the problems is sliding in corners with a normal motor (boat is rated for 25HP)
I am putting a 75HP Evinrude Hustler short shaft.
I have searched for a keel strip to have welded on with no luck.
Now the questions!
Where can I get a good solid made weld on keel?
Should I go full length, or just in the rear?
Here is my boat .... I sure hope somebody can tell me what I need to do (besides not putting the beast on my boat)
There is an 11" empty space between the two center ribs