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๐ฌ Re: Horbour time
6 months ago by Newby7 (
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Thanks for the replies. The build has been very gratifying wasn't sure it would turn out this well.
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๐ฌ Re: Horbour time
6 months ago by pressonreguardless (
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Beautiful Job Rick!!
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๐ฌ Re: Horbour time
6 months ago by stevedownunder (
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Looks great Rick,
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๐ฌ Re: Paint 3
6 months ago by Newby7 (
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Put numbers into a hat as I think all of them would be a good boat for the stern drive. Option two would be to order 3 more stern drives. LOL
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๐ฌ Re: Paint 3
6 months ago by BOATSHED (
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I have three at the moment that I could choose from, there is a 31" Huntsman hull but has no superstructure, thisis how I bought it from Anglia Model Shop, sadly now shut down. Then I have a Stratos Interceptor that I got back in the 1919's. Also a 31" MFA Spearfish. All three have not been started. Then I also have a Aerokit's Sea Commander and an Aerokit's Sea Queen, this one I'm tempted to put my old Taycol Supermarine Double Special. So I have quite a choice. I am sure it would be far too big for my Aerokit's Sea Hornet. Such a brain teaser. I even have a Norstar Sea Rider. Decisions, Decisions.
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๐ฌ Re: Paint 3
6 months ago by Newby7 (
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Good to hear you purchased the Z drive. Looking to find a boat to install the unit in will be fun.Your design skills will come into play in choosing a boat. ๐๐๐๐๐
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๐ฌ Re: Paint 3
6 months ago by BOATSHED (
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She's looking good, I finally bit the bullit and ordered the Z Drive and a second prop, the 33m one slightly larger than the one it says is on it in the spec list and also a syringe of thier gear grease. I paid him with a bank balance and it was posted the next day (yesterday). I am now eagerly awaiting its arival. I cannot wait to see yours perform on the water. I still have to decide which boat to put it onto.
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๐ฌ Re: Paint 3
6 months ago by jbkiwi (
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Looking very smart Rick, looking forward to seeing it on the water.
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๐ฌ Re: Paint 3
6 months ago by stevedownunder (
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Looking good Rick,
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๐ฌ Re: Paint 3
6 months ago by pressonreguardless (
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Nice Clean Paint Lines, Rick๐
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๐ฌ Re: Paint 2
6 months ago by pressonreguardless (
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Nice Waterline, Rick
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๐ฌ Re: Paint 2
6 months ago by Ron (
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Coming along nicely
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๐ฌ Re: Paint 1
6 months ago by pressonreguardless (
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Hi Rick,
I find when finishing it's hardest to achieve the desired result, some imperfection aways pops up๐ Trev ๐ Like
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๐ฌ Re: Clips
6 months ago by Newby7 (
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Thanks ToraDog that makes sense.
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๐ฌ Re: Clips
6 months ago by ToraDog (
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Rick,
The submarine guys( I am one as well) will often silicon the bellows to the bellows mount, ie, tube. it is important to make sure that the inside of the bellows is clean, I use acetone or alcohol depending upon the bellows material, and lightly scuff up the tube the bellows will mount upon. As well it is important to wipe the tube down with cleaner after scuffing it. With the silicon in place, asfter a good 24-48 hour cure, the bellows will be securely fastened. No clamp to distort the diameter of the bellows. If you were to leave a hint of room between the bulkhead and the bellows when you install the bellows, you can slide a dental pick in and under the bellows to break the silicon seal, if and when you need to remove or replace it. Last benefit is a reall y neat tidy looking installation. ๐ Like
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๐ฌ Re: Clips
6 months ago by Colin H (
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That's a novel idea, I use a small washer fitted over bellows before it's pushed onto the tube.
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๐ฌ Re: Clips
6 months ago by Newby7 (
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The bellows fit snugly over the brass tubes the clips will be to keep them there. If need be can make two clips for each bellows to make up the gap.
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๐ฌ Re: Clips
6 months ago by BOATSHED (
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I'm not sure about those clip's they don't go all the way around the bellows. Will they be secure enough to stop any water getting in? Small cable ties would secure the full diameter of th bellows.
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๐ฌ Re: Steering
6 months ago by pressonreguardless (
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I too like that IO
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๐ฌ Re: Steering
6 months ago by Newby7 (
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So right with your thinking to use ties as that is what I planed to do. I'm looking forward to see her preform also. This project is turning out to be very satisfying in development and build. Support from members their comments and thumbs up help in the build.
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๐ฌ Re: Steering
6 months ago by BOATSHED (
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I would put some silicone grease in the bellows and then put small cable ties ower the bellows when fitted onto the brass tubes in the transom. I love the look of this. I am realy waiting to see her perform on the water. I am seriously tempted to get one of those outdrives.
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๐ฌ Re: Power
6 months ago by Newby7 (
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Hi Ron Like that idea come on spring.
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๐ฌ Re: Power
6 months ago by Ron (
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Looking good Rick. You too are coming through with solutions for your project which began as a thought several months ago. Hopefully we will meet up this year and sail our creations together.
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๐ฌ Re: Power
6 months ago by Newby7 (
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Thanks Stephen. I to look forward to the water tests and a deck chair sounds a good way to go.
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๐ฌ Re: Power
6 months ago by stevedownunder (
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Hi Rick,
Coming together well, I am also looking forward to seeing the sea trials, I have my deck chair ready for the big day. Cheers, Stephen. ๐ Like
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๐ฌ Re: Power
6 months ago by Newby7 (
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So right Trev The project is turning out as I had hoped. Can't wait to see if she runs as well as she looks.
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๐ฌ Re: Power
6 months ago by pressonreguardless (
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Great Progress Rick,
Bet you are getting anxious for an early Spring and her Sea Trials๐ค๐ค Trev ๐ Like
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