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Herreshoff Designs Not Built By HMCo / Re: 18' Herreshoff Scout

« on: October 10, 2014, 03:34:04 AM »

I own a Scout (hull number 4) and I'm a pretty big guy who had trouble looking under the mizzen boom when navigating.  And my passengers in the salon cockpit really had to duck when coming about.  So last year, I constructed mast tabernacles (so I could fold down the masts for transport). 

Since I had to cut the masts into 2 sections anyway (to install the tabernacles), I discarded the lower sections and replaced them with ~19" longer sections.  The net effect was to raise the sails (and booms) by 19".  For this to work, the tabernacle obviously has to be installed lower than boom height.  I've sailed it for a whole season in some pretty stiff wind with no problems.  Much more comfortable for me and my crew.

And yes, you need wedges to shore up the masts.

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Herreshoff Designs Not Built By HMCo / Re: Engine for Scout 18'

« on: April 06, 2014, 03:04:52 AM »

I have completed installing 6 HP Yamaha 4 stroke into 18" Scout.  I had to do one or two modifications to strengthen the motor mount and to shoe horn the engine in.  Remoted the throttle and shift into a vintage Morse MT-2 control.

I'd love to post some pictures but as of yet have not cracked the code on how to do that.  I'm using a MAC and Firefox and the on line tools just don't seem to cooperate with them.

Any suggestions out there?

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Herreshoff Designs Not Built By HMCo / Re: Engine for Scout 18'

« on: March 03, 2014, 03:50:48 AM »

Adam, I called Herreshoff designs and they didn't have too much to offer regarding the engine air flow.  Though they designed the basic hull for the 18 footers, they left the detail work to the builders (in this case, Nowak and Williams).  But it was great to talk with them none-the-less.  They themselves use an 18 ft launch.

I've decided that if I have engine breathing problems, I'll just install a vented face panel on the motor well.  We'll see.

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Herreshoff Designs Not Built By HMCo / Re: Engine for Scout 18'

« on: February 26, 2014, 03:03:55 PM »

Adam, I can't seem to crack the code to upload pictures (try as I might) so I included some Youtube links instead. 

The last video shows using a gin pole to raise the main mast.  The main and mizzen both have stainless steel tabernacles we built by modifying the original factory "Folding mast device" design.  Phil Lawrence (Integrity's owner) was a big help to me by drawing up specs for the original design as deployed on his Scout.

The only history I have on my boat goes back to Doug Mcfall owning it in Idaho.  It then moved to Minneapolis, finally coming to Maryland when I bought it last spring.

Does anyone out there know any history on hull #4 prior to Idaho?

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2Xjleps4YnQ
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8IcS4eeZbE0
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BSOPHJp37VY

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Herreshoff Designs Not Built By HMCo / Re: Engine for Scout 18'

« on: February 25, 2014, 04:24:05 AM »

Good point Adam.  I seem to remember reading something about that problem for the America.  I'll take your advice and give Herreshoff designs a call.  Push comes to shove, I think I can vent the front panel in front of the engine. 

Any other words of wisdom?

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Herreshoff Designs Not Built By HMCo / Engine for Scout 18'

« on: February 24, 2014, 03:17:03 AM »

I'm considering putting a 2010(ish) Yamaha 6HP outboard into the well of my Scout (hull #4).  The catch is, it's a 4 stroke, build in a 9.9 chassis (2 cylinder vs 1).  I've measured pretty well and I think it will fit. 

But, should I be concerned that it weighs in at ~80lbs?  Does anyone see reason for concern at hanging that weight off the well's mount...or any other concerns for that matter?