Tolly 26 repower….

[‘75 Tolly]

Really appreciate the forum; top notch, have been reading for years!

I am currently in the process of repowering a 1975 Tollycraft 26. Bought for $500…no engine/drive

Repowering with 46hp diesel…have replaced cutlass bearings and built vee drive couplings. Using a short driveshaft from engine to vee drive. Custom fabrication of engine mounts…engine beds.

Will be slow ‘trawler’ A bit worried about rudder control at these low speeds….

Weld material to rudder for more low speed control?

 

[NoRain]

Really appreciate the forum; top notch, have been reading for years!

I am currently in the process of repowering a 1975 Tollycraft 26. Bought for $500…no engine/drive

Repowering with 46hp diesel…have replaced cutlass bearings and built vee drive couplings. Using a short driveshaft from engine to vee drive. Custom fabrication of engine mounts…engine beds.

Will be slow ‘trawler’ A bit worried about rudder control at these low speeds….

Weld material to rudder for more low speed control?

Yes

 

[Comodave]

Welcome aboard. Agree that you will likely need more rudder area. At that speed being smooth should not really matter that much. Keep use informed as to how the repower is going. Also we love photos.