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Construction of engine mounts for a project catamaran involves fabricating custom 316 stainless steel brackets to clamp onto the vessel's beam.2:28 The design uses a pivoting mechanism where the engine box rotates on bolts rather than directly through the wood, preventing structural wear.18:14 To ensure durability, the boxes are sanded, cleaned with acetone, and coated with a hard-wearing epoxy paint.4:50 The current setup utilizes threaded rods for support, with plans to add cushioning and secondary stop wires to manage lateral movement and forward force.10:30 The owner intends to power the catamaran with two Yamaha 9.9 high-thrust four-stroke outboards, currently weighing the cost of new units against used engines found on the Dutch marketplace site Marktplaats.18:56 Future work includes preparing the raw wood mast beam and installing trampoline netting.19:41

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