A few photos showing how my fireboat was. it's been in garage loft for 30 yrs. I have now started with the renovation, will post more phots.

Have started rubbing the hull down and repairing joints that had come unstuck, has taken sometime to rub down and repair dents, cracks. Also fitted new Prop tube.

After painting with sanding sealer and yet more rubbing down, the first coat of primer was applied. the primer shows up Imperfections that need more work.

Just an update of progress with restoration, it's been a while since I last posted any info. Have installed the rudder and water cooling pipes, I have installed the rudder servo away from possible water ingress, the photos show how the rudder servo was postioned originally and how I have installed it now. I have also re-routed the water cooling return pipe, originally the pipes exhauted from the side of the Hull as shown in photo but now the water exhaust pipe is from the back of the Hull. This way it looks more realistic and servo is away from any possible water leaks from the rear end of the hull.

The motor (XYH42-50 700kv 41A Brushless outrunner) bought from, Giant Cod has been installed as well as the prop shaft and aligned.
I have also loosely mounted the ESC (Hobbywing Seaking 60A) and connected the water cooling tubes to and from the ESC. Once all running gear and accesories were fitted I put the boat in the bath and checked to see how the boat floated and also checked to see where the water line is compared to my markings. The water line was spot on how I had marked it on the hull with a home made scribbing block and the boat sat in the water level, really pleased with result at least I know now that where everything is positioned should be OK, there were no water leaks as well. I don't have a battery yet but I added a weight the same as the battery weight I will be purchasing and installed it to the boat just for experimenting for the water linea nd balance of the boat. I have also just about completed the rear deck the photos show how it was originally and how it is now.

Fireboat completed, only a few small Items to fit, Samson Post and scramble nets. Have carried out a series of trials at Hartsholme model boat club In Lincoln, first trials required weights In the rear of the boat and I had to move the Battery and ESC to the rear of the boat, due to the bow being heavy causing the boat to plough Into the water and not plane.
Once the ballast (approx 400g) and repositioning of battery (3 cell 2200 mAh) ESC to the rear of the boat was carried out the boat ran superbly.
I have fitted a 2 blade 40 mm Graupner prop which gave me good speed and run time of approximately 18 minutes.
Really pleased with boat performance. Will add video of boat In action once I have edited the movie.
Thanks to this website I have a superb model boat