Mutt 2 Engine Well Modification for NR .46

[Jeff Barnhart]

Here are some pictures of the engine well mod I did on my new glass Mutt 2. I am running the Nova Rossi .46 in the boat and there was not enough clearance between the NR flywheel and the bottom of the boat. I was going to have the flywheel turned down, but Mike Hughes had the idea to put a divot in the floor of the boat. This is done by cutting out a portion of glass from the top half of the boat and filling in the gap with WS and filler.

This is an easy fix for anyone else that is looking to put this engine in this hull who does not have a lathe. All I needed was a dremel to get the job done and it gave me an extra 1/8" to easily get the belt off of the flywheel.

 

[SayMikey]

Where did you find a new boat? I have been looking for awhile for one

 

[Jeff Barnhart]

It was sitting on someones shelf for quite a while, I don't think any have been made recently.

 

[Mark Stein]

Nice clean job

 

[Jeff Barnhart]

I'll try and get a picture of it with the engine and belt in to illustrate the difference for people next time I'm home.

 

[Eric Bourlet]

Come on Jeff ...run this thing I need to find a motor that will work in a sport boat,

 

[Jeff Barnhart]

Come on Jeff ...run this thing I need to find a motor that will work in a sport boat,

Haven't been home since January! I'm coming home for spring break at the end of next week and it could be ready to roll (minus paint) by record trials... Dad said all the parts came in the mail, just need to put it together now.

 

[57fairlane500]

I will be testing my setup this weekend.

 

[Jeff Barnhart]

I will be testing my setup this weekend.

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Sport 40 should be fun this year....

 

[Wayne Johnstone]

That's good to hear Greg, that is what I have for my boat