ML Boatworks New Sport 20 Hydroplane for FE or nitro, pics and build thread

[cybercrxt]

Well, some have been following the progression of the new sport 20 hydroplane I just finished designing, and started building last night. This will be another hull I hope to get into production within the next month. The kit will include all framing and sheeting, cowling, and instruction manual. I am also doing a documentary on the build and as I get time, a basic full build manual will be right here. I also have a waiting list for this boat in built form. I will transfer that list to this thread as well. I have most of the first hull built. Epoxied the interior this evening and added carbon fiber throughout. As soon as that drys, the top decks will be added and the hull itself will be finished. I will next start designing the cowling plug. Below are some pics from earlier today to give you a general idea of what the hull will look like. This hull is being designed mainly for P-limited use, but with the gracious amount of interior space, a full P setup should not be to much of an issue. This hull is 31" in length and around 16" wide. I also plan on a 33.5" version specifically for full P power, and for Q/Sport 40 a 39" version. If this hull performs like I feel like it will, the latter two designs will get moved forward very soon. Enjoy the pics. More info, and updates to follow. Mike, ML Boatworks

From Concept, to CADD, to laser cut kit:

[cybercrxt]

Below is the current list.


I have come up with a tenative cost for the Sport 20 kit, which includes all wood needed, cowling, and instructions for $165 plus shipping.

The build Sport 20 will be $300 plus shipping. The built hull includes total interior covered in West Systems epoxy, 8oz cloth covering inside of sponsons and down the engine well. It also includes one coat of exterior west systems epoxy, and all seems filled with West System 406 Colodial Silica. If carbon fiber is needed, please add $$25 to build cost. I will talk to all the people on the list about their exact needs before proceeding with their builds to far. Since this is the first time I have discussed prices, please let me know if you are no longer interested so I can adjust the build list. Thanks guys.



Oh, and the Sport 40 hull design has been started and I hope to finish that, and get in the first kit in the next couple weeks. The cowling plug for the Sport 20 is also a priority right now for me so I can get that process going.





Sport 20 build list
1) HOTWATER
2) ron1950
3) Diegoboy
4) Midnightsabatoge
5) sailr
6) MarylandFE
7) Bigwaveohs
8) Rightturnonly
9) voepel
10)ww29
11)Battlefury
12)Mike Buck

Sport 20 kit

1)Larry Conrad
2) Teach
3) Howard Welch (760) 552-2975
4) Doug Smock
5) Dick Loeb
6) Rick Belinger
7) tamalito


Sport 40 build list (soon to come)
1)Jaike5

Sport 40 kit
1) Bert Dygert

[Doug Smock]

SWEET!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Mike that looks awesome!!!

Doug

[Diegoboy]

Great work as usual mike

[Doug Smock]

Any update on this??

Looking forward to some video!

[HOTWATER]

Oh.. yeah!!! Whoo-Hoo!

Very cool Mike! ...Can't wait to see the cowl for it!

[cybercrxt]

Cowling build coming soon! hang tough! Mike

[JimClark]

Beautiful Mike if I had money I would for sure be on your list but there is a big possibility of 2 layoffs in our department of 7 so not spe

[moonlighter112]

Looks really good

[detox]

Is there a length limit in P Hydro?

[Doug Smock]

Is there a length limit in P Hydro?

IMPBA P-Sport Hydro Min 27", Max 34"

[detox]

Thanks Doug!

[detox]

Protest!

[cybercrxt]

Thanks guys, and Jim Clark, I feel your pain on that man. I was laid off 4 months ago, and building boats/ designing kits, and some part time project inspection is all I have for income, so I have to keep trying to make appealing boats if I want to keep a roof over my head.

Thanks Doug for putting out the info on the hull. This boat came in at a final 31 1/4" length, 16 1/8" wide. There was plenty of room for sponson foam, and foam in the front and rear side pockets of the hull. Top decks are now installed and as you see it, weights 2 lbs, 4 ounces. That is with the carbon installed, foam inside, aluminium skid fin backing plate, and all internal epoxy. Here are the latest and greatest pics. Mike

[Doug Smock]

Looks like a Christmas eve maiden voyage to me!!

Very nice!!

Doug