Carbon Genesis Cat Project

[tiqueman]

Thats exactly how Id too go about it DD. Builds lookin really good. But that tubs not gunna be big enough to get to top speed.

[ddayka]

When fastening in the hatch locks, can I just CA them in? How well does CA adhire to CF?

[HYDROJERRY]

i recomend scuffing the spots where you need glue and epoxy them in, you dont want them to come loose and start turning or youll never get your hatch back off.

[ddayka]

I was only going to glue the top sleeve to the hatch. The bottoms section has nuts on them. My concern was not to lose the sleeves from the hatch. Or am I not thinking this out properly?hatch locks.jpg

[HYDROJERRY]

Oops my bad i thought you were useing blind nuts,,, i should have read it all..

[tiqueman]

I was only going to glue the top sleeve to the hatch. The bottoms section has nuts on them. My concern was not to lose the sleeves from the hatch. Or am I not thinking this out properly?[ATTACH=CONFIG]63521[/ATTACH]

Dont they have those spring loaded type press on washers to hold it to the hatch? If so, which is the only way Id ever seen them, Id just do a very thin bead of clear silicone or caulk to seal it. Little enough so that when its pressed to the hatch deck it does not ooz out.

[ddayka]

Spent a little time on the boat. got the hatch work done. All i can recommend is use new bits when drilling. I had to do a little filing after to line things up properly. I will next be working on waterproofing the ESC. Then start working on installing electronics. DSC_0037.jpgDSC_0038.jpg

[HYDROJERRY]

i personaly recomend you put hatch locks up fron also,, i lost my Geico hatch in a flip and it had just one of the front pins like yours at least if you have the locks in all 4 corners you no it cant come off and it will pinch the hatch seal evenly.. when drilling mine i just put the hatch on and used a small drill bit and drilled straight threw the hatch and hull at the same time to ensure the holes were even, then i used my little dremel with a grinder tip and just enlarged the holes till the locks fit right.. Anyway good work bro..

[Semladen]

Nice boat! Anything new? Have you taken her for a testdrive yet?

[ddayka]

I have completed the waterproofing of the ESC. I have not taken it for a test drive since all there is around here now is lots of ice. I will have to save it for spring.Sealed ESC.JPGESC 001.jpg

[srislash]

I have completed the waterproofing of the ESC. I have not taken it for a test drive since all there is around here now is lots of ice. I will have to save it for spring.[ATTACH=CONFIG]65153[/ATTACH][ATTACH=CONFIG]65154[/ATTACH]

I hate that part above the 49th parallel.Not too much more on mine either,gonna be waiting.Looks good,what kind of weatherstrip is that?I found some super soft stuff at Rona.

[Semladen]

So, we are having the same issues with the weather I belive. I live in Sweden. Spring it is...!
Nice work with the ESC. Mine is only waterproofed on the side´s with the original protection "hose" still on it. Dont know if that is better or not.
I will start one thread of my own soon...

[ddayka]

I found this at Rona. it came 2" wide and i cut it down to 1".Hatch Seal.jpg

I hate that part above the 49th parallel.Not too much more on mine either,gonna be waiting.Looks good,what kind of weatherstrip is that?I found some super soft stuff at Rona.

[srislash]

Yeah that's the same brand.I've got it in my NQD successfully that I run in the creeks out here at the coast.
Hey I wonder what kind of ice racer thread we could start.I'm not sure about snow but I think it'll be a long cold winter.

[srislash]

Yeah that's the same brand.I've got it in my NQD successfully that I run in the creeks out here at the coast.
Hey I wonder what kind of ice racer thread we could start.I'm not sure about snow but I think it'll be a long cold winter.