Blazer Marine P Sport Hydro build

[Mark Scott]

Tyler, what 2-part foam you using? Used it decades ago when making frame tunnels. Then went to WOF style, until lately. Fully agree that it gets into every nook and cranny. Think this build will continue to use what it has. Next hull will go 2-part foam.

[T.S.Davis]

2 pound stuff.

https://www.uscomposites.com/foam.html

[Mark Scott]

Thanks, may take a trip to the local sailing shop where I get West Systems. Could make an order from this place where Total Boat comes from.

https://www.jamestowndistributors.com/product/product-detail/2198

[T.S.Davis]

Use the two part selectively. It will add weight.

[T.S.Davis]

I looked closer at the pics. Really liking this design. Lots of trick details. Looks like the dims are dead nuts too.

[Mark Scott]

Brian handed me a frame (design #1) and a kit (design #2). Started working on #2 and get told to stop. Slight redesign to #2 makes it #3. Nearly done with the frame and told to stop again. LOL. Design #4 is what you see.

[T.S.Davis]

Haha I'm not telling how many Pearl kits I have had/built/changed/abandoned/destroyed. Mostly cuz I'm not sure. I have two version 12's slated to start soon.

I'm fascinated by a number of elements on your B4. I'll be interested to see how it does. Should be capable of some crazy saw runs in my opinion.

[RaceMechaniX]

I use 2lb for sport hydro's and 3lb for riggers.

[Shooter]

Looks great! A lot of detail on those sponson bottoms. Also like the tapered sides behind the air bleeds. We tried tapering the entire bleed at one point. Worked great to reduce the pressure underneath.

[Mark Scott]

Decided to take out the foam installed. Bought some 2 part foam, will be here next week. Will be going wire drive. That setup will be ordered on Monday. Updates appear to be another week away.

[T.S.Davis]

If you go wire make sure there is zero flex in your motor mount assembly. If it can bounce any the wire will eventually break right at the coupler. Sucks. Lost too many that way.

[Mark Scott]

For this boat, using the quick change 40mm mount purchased from OSE. Going to make sure the alignment is checked many times over before putting down glue. Thanks for the advice.

[racer504]

20230130_193115.jpg20230130_193130.jpg Mark, You might consider this way to mount your motor and you can keep some adjustability

[Mark Scott]

Made some directionial changes. Stripped out the pink foam. Went two part, 2lb, as suggested. Also opened up the side to allow the batts to be positioned differently.

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Using Gorilla glue to mount these pieces down.

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[Mark Scott]

After cleaning up the batt area, added some ply pads to support the batteries.

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