Small Sailboat Cruising's video: How to install an inboard motor for Sailing Trailer Boats

How to install an inboard motor in a sailing dinghy for sailing dinghy cruising. I cover the pros and cons of an old versus a new inboard engine. There are plenty more articles and video links on dinghy cruising and dinghy sailing and sailing trailer boats on my website, https://sailingmoonlight.com/2019/04/18/inboard-installation-sailboat/ Like the bearings in my boat, The effects of 20 years in the timber flooring business mean that my back, knees and, shoulders took a massive beating. After taking seaweed daily as “functional food” for a few months, I discovered I could do squats without pain. I was totally amazed because I used to have to pull myself up on a doorpost. It is helping me a lot, and now I can see a future sailing into my 70’s 80’s and beyond. If you try some, you will be helping me keep producing these videos, and doing your body a huge favour. Here is where I get it…. https://business.facebook.com/sailingmoonlight/shop/?rt=19 This video is a follow-up on the earlier one I did on inboards which talked more about "why" install an inboard motor. It is sure to stir up some controversy, with some preferring rowing with oars, overpower. Should you install an old or new inboard in a small classic cruising sailboat, or are oars a better way to go? What do you think? I am interested in your thoughts about the pros and cons of old vs. new inboard engines. So feel free to make your comments in this video, or on my Facebook page. https://www.facebook.com/christopherjsly You can message me on youtube itself or on the Facebook page. Next, choose your motor. If you are into heritage motors, the Wing website has a register of current owners. There are still quite a few Wings and Pilots about if you have the time and patience to find one. Wing engines are air-cooled, but the water-cooled varieties usually have rust issues in the water jackets. The water-cooled ones are very heavy and not suited to a small sailboat. There is an interesting history of the Wing engines here, and I believe they have a register of owners, of which I am one. http://www.oldengine.org/members/kennedy/wing/wing.htm The engine mounting is usually on timber bearers. There is an art to the "vertical scribe" needed to install the transverse members. A good fit is required, to get the strength and ability to take the thrust and the vibration. The two surfaces need to mate together perfectly, and we achieved that by an accurate vertical scribe, and patience checking the fit by putting paint on one surface, pressing them together, and identifying and removing the high spots. Finally, after you have done the best you can with that, use a gap-filling adhesive such as Araldite. The propeller shaft hole is a technical challenge for the novice. My mentor helped me with that part of the job. and taught me how to make the engine mount. He marked the inside where he wanted it to come out, lined up the long boring bit to drill the pilot hole and it came out exactly on the X. The skills of a master boat builder should be respected. So, there are many different opinions for installing an Inboard motor or engine in a sailing boat. Old vs. New. Having an inboard motor can increase the versatility of a cruising dinghy. Your wooden boat building skills may benefit from knowing a bit more about how to install an inboard. Follow Christopher sailing trailer boats, wooden boat projects, fibreglass boat restoration projects on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/sailingmoonlight We have a healthy and growing community conversation about all things sailing, and you are welcome to join us on Sailing Beat https://www.facebook.com/groups/sailingbeat/ Follow Sailing Moonlight on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/sailing_moonlight_dinghy/ Get Updates on Twitter: https://twitter.com/dinghymoonlight Christopher is staying fit, mentally sharp and extending his life on Superfood Sea vegetables. Convenient healthy grub for authentic sailors crammed full of zing. If you use my personal coupon code CHRIS you will get a 10% discount. https://seaweed.ph/ref/1/ These videos are made possible by people like you. If you would like to get early access to videos and behind the scenes insights, consider supporting the channel via my Patreon link: https://www.patreon.com/sailingmoonlight Discover how I can help you realize your dreams and attain complete freedom through life coaching. I am available as your mentor regardless of where you live, on land or sea. https://businesspilot.com.au www.linkedin.com/in/christophersly There are some affiliate links on this page that give us a small commission. All our music is licensed from Artlist https://artlist.io/Christopher-1171683 unless otherwise noted. Predict Wind is an app I use and highly value. See just how helpful it is for sailors like you and me. Go to https://www.predictwind.com/?ref=christophersly