CF Rigger Build

[Meniscus]

OK, here's the latest and where I need help:

I'm creating the bracket for the adjustable sponson angles, much like the Xzess III Mr. Krabs. Only thing is, I'd like to see how H&M secures these brackets inside the hull to ensure they don't shift while skipping across the water.

Can someone post a picture please?

Thanks!

[Xzessperated]

OK, here's the latest and where I need help:

I'm creating the bracket for the adjustable sponson angles, much like the Xzess III Mr. Krabs. Only thing is, I'd like to see how H&M secures these brackets inside the hull to ensure they don't shift while skipping across the water.

Can someone post a picture please?

Thanks!

Ben,
I did not use the CF brackets that H&M include with the Mr. Krabs. I created my own with the help of a template provided by Andrewg. The advantage of his idea is that there is one less bolt hole in the hull so one less place to seal up. As you can see I used the rear CF boom to swing the brackets off (number 2 in the picture). There is a slot in the bracket so the bolt can allow adjustment up and down (number 1 in the picture). H&M have put wood inside the hull (13mm or 1/2 inch at a guess) The bolt hole goes through the hull and the wood. Blind nuts do the job of holding it all in place.
Let me know if you need more pictures.

[Meniscus]

Very good info!

I was already planning on the rear mount position like you have executed. I agree that a blind nut would be the most appropriate way for the front adjustment. I imagine I'll put a washer up against the hull to spread out the load. Plus, with a blind nut, I can seal without worrying about the introduction of water inside the tub.

Thanks again for the info!

It's nice to clearly see where I'm going from time to time! LOL!

[Xzessperated]

Very good info!

I was already planning on the rear mount position like you have executed. I agree that a blind nut would be the most appropriate way for the front adjustment. I imagine I'll put a washer up against the hull to spread out the load. Plus, with a blind nut, I can seal without worrying about the introduction of water inside the tub.

Thanks again for the info!

It's nice to clearly see where I'm going from time to time! LOL!

I am quitely watching and learning from your thread so thank you Ben.

[Meniscus]

...learning from your thread...

LOL! So am I!!!

[Meniscus]

Does anyone sell plates for mounting hardware etc?

I know that Joe Solinger uses them on all of his hardware he offers, but I wasn't sure if it was available anywhere else.

Personally, I love the idea of not using blind nuts now days. I guess everyone else uses a locking nut and a washer to distribute the load. Is that the way everyone else does it?

[tylerm]

yeap, if you use lock nuts try to use washers. Mounting plates are cool, its one of the reasons i like the solinger system.

[Meniscus]

That's why I'm wondering if anyone makes the mounting plates because I like them soooooooo much.

[Ub Hauled]

Mounting plates are cool, its one of the reasons i like the solinger system.

what are you talking about (link please)?

[ghostofpf1]

what are you talking about (link please)?

Instead of using nuts and washers Solingers stuff (and some others) comes with a backing plate that has threaded holes in it to accept the through bolts..
Steve

[Ub Hauled]

oh! yeah.. now it makes sense...
I got a bit confused while reading it...
yes, I like that backing plate... makes
things that much easier. But blind nuts
have their value... I like using them whenever I can.

[egneg]

I prefer the blind nuts as they are steel where as most backing plates are aluminum and easily stripped or cross threaded.

[Meniscus]

OK, so only steel backing plates for Egneg

[tylerm]

Only problem i have with blind nuts is the fact they're coated steel, some stainless ones would be nice. The pond my club runs in is filled with water from the harbour and so it is quite salty, i try my best to keep them in good condition, but the salt gets everywere(even when your boat is watertight).

[Simon.O.]

Only problem i have with blind nuts is the fact they're coated steel, some stainless ones would be nice. The pond my club runs in is filled with water from the harbour and so it is quite salty, i try my best to keep them in good condition, but the salt gets everywere(even when your boat is watertight).

You have to love that salty Mauukau water Tyler.
As far as attaching gear goes I do it one of two ways.
Stainless bolt through the hull to a ss nyloc nut. I use large wahers to spread the load and sometimes make a spreader plate,
Nut on the inside or out depends on the application and ability to get tools into the gap.
Option 2 is a good wad of hard wood and ss self taping screws.
Believe it or not that is how the hardware will be fitted to my next (current) build.
If you tell them Ben I will send the Mossad after your ass