HPR 115(Average White Boat)

[srislash]

Lookin' good Shawn, the transom doublers look awesome.

I've always been a fan of adding a doubler at the transom definitely adds some support for the stuffing tube too.

Thanks Mike, I'll get the rudder pics up soon here

[Lone-Wolf]

Beautiful work Shawn and fine attention to details, keep it up!

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Ok well I got the rudder all mounted. As you can see in the previous pic of the drives the rudder mount holes are not really proper/square/centered. So I decided to go with the epoxied tube method of mounting the rudder bolts.


I cut four lengths of tube for the 25mm bolts to run thru, drilled the rudder holes a size over,assembled it all, and poured epoxy into the rudder extension to hold it all together.

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Along the way here I found my supplied motor mount a tad off for my application so I enlisted Jeff(monojeff) to punch me out a couple new ones. These should be here this next week.

The only thing left that I could do at this point is work up some water inlet tubes and drill those holes in the bottom of the hull.



All I can do at this point is tape them in as these tubes may be running thru the motor mounts as support but you guys should get the jist



And that is where I am at now. Alot of double checking my CG so I can get my necessary adjustments.

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So because I like to run four bearings per shaft on my stuff (it make the bearing much more durable), I had to get creative and make a spacer which fits within the drive unit. They had one in there but it only accommodates two bearings (one at either end)

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Next up is tacking the mounts finally. Jeff did a real nice job on these for me, they needed to be slightly larger than supplied ones and I was not a fan of the two bolt pattern. Not with 2250's!!!




As because of them being 2250 motors, taping the joint I feel is necessary

[Keagan-Z06]

Puuuurrrtyyyy!

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So reasonably active weekend on this build, I have the servo mount in

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I have also done some nice guides for the cables. This will give a straighter shot at the hydraulic dummies and bring it in line with the proper servo height, as well as being tucked up outta sight. These pics don't really do justice:

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I also silicon-ed in my battery sleds

[Keagan-Z06]

Crafty are we. Is it the same Tubing you use for water pickups?

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Crafty are we. Is it the same Tubing you use for water pickups?

Same yes. I think one size down mind you.

[Lone-Wolf]

That's a ton of intricate work, well done, looks great!! She's coming together nicely!

[fweasel]

What kind of silicone do you use?

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What kind of silicone do you use?

I used Aqueon aquarium silicone. 3oz tube