During the week we worked on mounting the log in the boat. The log is where the drive shaft passes through the hull of the boat. We did our best to mount it perfectly straight by having the drive shaft in place and measuring from it to get the log centered. We then traced the log onto the hull and removed the driveshaft since we needed to epoxy the log in place and did not want to risk getting epoxy on the drive shaft.
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| Here is our dry fit of the log |
We then used some quick set JB weld to secure the log to the boat. While this provided a quick setting solution, we feared it might be too weak, so we reinforced it with some two-part marine putty epoxy. This served the benefit sealing and securing the log in place as well as making it look nicer.
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| Log with marine epoxy applied |
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| View through the strut, log, and bearing |
I have also continued working on the parts for our steering system. We are planning on using a rack and pinion arrangement for the steering wheel which I will design and print. To reduce friction we are using heelys wheels as bearings.
