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As soon as I get the bottom gudgeon on I am putting the boat back in the water. Tired of paying double fees. One for my slip and one for being on the hard. Our harbor has a drive down dock with cranes. When ready will tow my boat over there with my dinghy, have the new motor in the back of my truck ...

More photos of bowsprit

More photos

More fun. Drained all of the fuel and cleaned out what I could reach. Poured a few gallons of Acetone and let soak for a few hours before removing that.

General idea... Have to stop due to I am down (2) 9/16 wrenches in the bilge, beneath the engine housing..

And thy Castle Nut in need of washers...

Bottom gudgeon. Have to do a little more fairing to make the fit

More bow sprit..

Black border around data field. Once that dries I will touch up with red then clear coat.

Beginning of my game plan. Needed to lower the height by 2 inches.

3x3 angle aluminum bolted to the old housing.
3/8 plate aluminum on top of the angle.
New motor mounts on that.