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  • Avanti
    Fast Electric Addict!
    • Nov 2007
    • 1280

    #1

    Predator rigger hydro build

    Hey guys with the help of a bunch of internetters I got the idea and plans to build this boat. I am using 1/8 balsa and 1/32 light ply. My motor mount is made from aluminum. I will post info and pics as I progress with the build. So far I have the majority of the tub done.



    Power will start with a trinity p2k stock motor with a novak m5 esc and a 6 cell battery. After I see how that does, the stock sv27 motor and esc will go in the boat for testing.

    Running gear is still up in the air and I'm open to suggestions.



    Last edited by Avanti; 11-27-2007, 01:49 AM.
    The Manx has been sitting dormant, but I think I finally have my motivation back. I hope to see it float soon.
  • Avanti
    Fast Electric Addict!
    • Nov 2007
    • 1280

    #2
    all the wood parts were cut out with an exacto knife. After the ply was glued on the tub sides were clamped together and sanded so they are the same. front sponson insides were also snaded even. I will be using carbon fiber rod to join the sponsons to the tub.

    aluminum motor mount was cut out with assorted dremel bits and a drill.
    Last edited by Avanti; 11-25-2007, 07:05 PM.
    The Manx has been sitting dormant, but I think I finally have my motivation back. I hope to see it float soon.

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    • ace028
      Senior Member
      • Aug 2007
      • 952

      #3
      Looks nice, are those holes in the motor mount big enough for your wires to pass through with the connectors soldered on? Are you using elmers wood glue? If so, you might want to try some CA glue from the hobby store, its about $10 a bottle but it glues wood fast, kind of like super glue on your fingers lol. If you buy the kicker for it its even faster, kind of nice so you don't have to hold what you are gluing forever till it drys. Keep up the work!!
      Twin power =

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      • Avanti
        Fast Electric Addict!
        • Nov 2007
        • 1280

        #4
        yes I'm using wood glue. (I have ca also) after the bottom of the tub is on I will be filleting and resin coating the entire rig inside and out. The holes are big enough for radio gear and I will be adding more holes for weight reduction, since the aluminum is a lot stronger than balsa. Thanks for the input, keep it coming

        JL
        The Manx has been sitting dormant, but I think I finally have my motivation back. I hope to see it float soon.

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        • kck741
          Senior Member
          • Aug 2007
          • 265

          #5
          I was thinking about buying some clamps like that,do they work good for you
          S.S.R.C-Southern Style Radio Control

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          • Avanti
            Fast Electric Addict!
            • Nov 2007
            • 1280

            #6
            Yeah they are great, I just bought two more mini bar clamps at Target today.
            The spring clamps are good for holding the two pieces together so you can sand them even. (the ones in the picture are from Lowes)
            The Manx has been sitting dormant, but I think I finally have my motivation back. I hope to see it float soon.

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            • kck741
              Senior Member
              • Aug 2007
              • 265

              #7
              Awesome boat is looking nice,are you going to paint it or leave it natural!
              S.S.R.C-Southern Style Radio Control

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              • Avanti
                Fast Electric Addict!
                • Nov 2007
                • 1280

                #8
                The boat will be custom painted when the build is done. I got the bottom of the tub on today and some more pieces cut out for the rear sponsons. I'll post up more pics tonight.
                The Manx has been sitting dormant, but I think I finally have my motivation back. I hope to see it float soon.

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                • Avanti
                  Fast Electric Addict!
                  • Nov 2007
                  • 1280

                  #9
                  The boat is really starting to come together now.


                  The Manx has been sitting dormant, but I think I finally have my motivation back. I hope to see it float soon.

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                  • ace028
                    Senior Member
                    • Aug 2007
                    • 952

                    #10
                    lookin nice!!! I may have to build one too, it will be added to my list of projects to start lol. Can't wait to hear how it runs!
                    Twin power =

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                    • Avanti
                      Fast Electric Addict!
                      • Nov 2007
                      • 1280

                      #11
                      rear sponsons are on and need some finish work. front sponsons are ready to secure.

                      The Manx has been sitting dormant, but I think I finally have my motivation back. I hope to see it float soon.

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                      • dirtysouth31
                        Senior Member
                        • Apr 2007
                        • 514

                        #12
                        for the love of god man put some foam in those sponsons

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                        • andym
                          More Go Than Show Prop Co
                          • Apr 2007
                          • 2406

                          #13
                          The rear sponsons are meant to stop the stern dropping and I believe they can be as deep as the top of the strut. where yours are would not achieve much, it will still drop in turns and over wakes etc and is one of the causes for flipping on rougher water and slowing dramaticaly in turns. Anyway this is what I understand, hope it helps. Cheers

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                          • Avanti
                            Fast Electric Addict!
                            • Nov 2007
                            • 1280

                            #14
                            Thanks andy, This is my first build so it will be a learning process. my location should not affect a SAW type run, which is kind of what I'm setting it up for right now. I'm hoping to have it water ready by 12-8 but I need some extra money to get the running gear. I have everything else I need.

                            Any help, thoughts, criticism, whatever, is always appreciated

                            regards, JL
                            The Manx has been sitting dormant, but I think I finally have my motivation back. I hope to see it float soon.

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                            • zrchobbies
                              Member
                              • Jul 2007
                              • 31

                              #15
                              did you design that yourself??

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