Progress today.

First cut. I tried to get as close to the sleeve as I could (into it a little). Still didn't come off.

So I die ground it a good ways in. Still didn't come off.

So I put it in the mill and hit it with a 7/16" end mill. I was almost all the way through before it was free. No need to cut any more.

It is OFF!

I took the bottom of the case to the band saw and cut off the boss.

And belt sanded it.

Looks good.

I milled off the studs. After removing the material around them, they fell out.

And I milled off the fins.

Ready for mounts and a prop hub.

Almost ready to start the hull. Thanks, MIKE