The Black Pearl LSH Spec Hydro 2019

[Shooter]

Hi everyone. First off, thanks for making the P-Sport version of this boat such a success. I obviously don’t do this for a profit, so it’s nice to hear success stories! Some of the known accomplishments are listed below:

IMPBA World Record Holder, P-Sport Hydro, 1/3 Mile Oval
2018 IMPBA FE National Champion, Leonard, MI
2015/2016/2017 Michigan Cup Champion, Leonard, MI
2014/2015/2016/2017/2018 MMEU Club Champion, Macomb, MI
2017 Atlanta Spring Nationals Champion, Atlanta, GA
2017/2018 Northern Lights CAN-AM Champion, Stoney Creek, Ontario

Over the last few years, folks have been asking for a smaller version of the boat. This is finally in the works. The CAD is done and the first few kits have been laser cut. There are some aggressive design changes over the original Black Pearl, so it will be interesting to see results. A few of us are building prototype boats with hopes to test them in the Spring. If all goes well, I will offer a kit.

Features Include:
>Increased tapered air bleeds to reduce pressure under the hull
>Aggressive airfoil
>Direct fit for UL-1 hatch and nose
>Dedicated electric motor mount and servo mount built into the frame
>Center location marks (vector laser) on all frames for easy construction.

Overall Length: 31in
Overall Width: 15.8in
BTW, if this boat is a success, the P-Sport version will be updated with these changes!!

Build thread to follow…

[Shooter]

The first few frame pcs were fitted and glued using West Systems. All the joints will be glassed at a later time. I’ve found that having a ‘centerline’ alone does not guarantee a straight boat. There can always be warping/twisting between frame pcs, so I’ve adopted this gridpaper approach. Works for me!

[Shooter]

The front of the boat was built with the ride surfaces flat against the build surface (boat is tipped forwards). The transom has the same height over the build board at each side to avoid any twist.

[Shooter]

Fitted and glued the 1/8” spruce sticks. Sanded the bottom flat using a long block sander. Marked center points on the bottom sheet using the laser marks on the frame pcs. Then, used a straight edge to draw a centerline. Dabbed some WS on the bottom of the frame and dropped it onto the bottom sheet using the centerline.

[rightturnonly]

Been waiting on this forever..looking real good..I'm sure it's going to be a runner just like the p-sport..

[robstercraws]

Hey Shooter, when will this kit be available?

[Shooter]

I'm hoping to have it ready in the Spring of 2019 assuming the testing goes well.

Started working on some of the sponson details. One of the frames is glued directly to the other to form the "Ty Davis" recovery pad geometry.

[Shooter]

Starting to take shape. BTW, that built-in motor mount IS wood! I will put some glass over it. Should be plenty strong.

[Shooter]

Working on the air bleeds and the sponson interface frame.

[TRUCKPULL]

Looking Good.

Larry

[TRUCKPULL]

Pete
What is the width of the opening for the cowl.
Is it much narrower then the "P" Black Pearl

I would to know if this new cowl I made will fit?
Here is a picture of it on my Black Pearl.

Larrty

[robstercraws]

TRUCKPULL, how much would you charge to make me a cowl like that? I really want one.

[TRUCKPULL]

TRUCKPULL, how much would you charge to make me a cowl like that? I really want one.

Tim
$50.00 US + shipping to OR (about 15 to 20 $)

Larry

[Shooter]

Hi Larry,

Yes, the new limited boat has a much narrower hatch. I'll have to get you some numbers. The airfoil is much more aggressive though. It really dips down in the front, so the curvature might not fit. We will have to see.

[Shooter]

Hi Larry,

Yes, the new limited boat has a much narrower hatch. I'll have to get you some numbers. The airfoil is much more aggressive though. It really dips down in the front, so the curvature might not fit. We will have to see.