Can't access transom

[boater76]

I got my Super Hawaii copy today. I didn't do a comeplete and thorough lookover yet. I noticed something though. I can't access the transom from inside the hull. The interior is part of the top deck. The only way I could access it, is either cut the interior where the servo is supposed to sit and esc to access it or try to remove the entire deck/interior portion which looks to be glued. I was planning on putting an octura rudder and strut on.

Ken

[Steven Vaccaro]

Sounds like you are going to have to cut it and rebrace that area.

[boater76]

What would I use to beef up the transom? I figure I would use epoxy to glue whatever it is I have to put in.

Ken

[DuckOfDeth]

Boater,

When I doubled up the transom on my Purple Light (SH knock-off), I used a 'Beware of Dog' sign that I got at the local home depot store. I then used an ABS cement to attach it, which can be found in the plumbing section (or my shop, if you live here).
I actually put two layers on, so that I felt safe attaching the Speedmaster's hardware. Didn't really want to see $95 sink to the bottom of the pond. Haven't had any problems, and all mounting screws have stayed intact.

Duck

[boater76]

Did you change the outdrive to a rudder and strut or leave it as is? And did you put the servo in the same spot before you cut the back out to get to the transom?

[SJFE]

Boater I have some carbon fiber left over if you are interested. PM me and we can talk.

[DuckOfDeth]

I used the Speedmaster's Hardware from OSE. I believe it is the one pictured at the bottom of the page of hardware on the OSE website. It has worked very well, and provides good control of the large hull.

The Purple Light has a different set-up in the interior than the Super Hawaii does, however, my friend has a Super Hawaii, that he used the same set-up on.

On his, he simply removed the entire tray, and then epoxied another one in its place after he beefed up his transom. The first picture shows where he moved his motor forward. The other two pics are a before and after of mine. I used the same location for the servo as where it originally started, as did my friend.

Duck

[SJFE]

The knock off don't have a rear hatch??????

[DuckOfDeth]

It does, but it is a detachable electronics tray, so access was easier to my transom, than on the SH. I actually put one ply on the outside of the transom, and the other on the inside. My boat was white, and going to be painted, unlike the beautiful bright orange that is the Super Hawaii.

Duck

[DuckOfDeth]

well craponastick, I just re-read the very first post and know, magically, realize that you have the knock-off version, and not the actual SH.

I'll find the cd with all the pics on it and post some more for you. As far as the motor is concerned on the knock-off, it sits just about where it should.

I have a DeWalt drill motor in it now, but was running a 700SS1 in it.

Duck

[boater76]

Ok thanks. Pics of your knock off would help me out a little bit. Did you beef up the transom on your knock off? Do you have the same drive shaft or is it different from what it came with?

Ken

[boater76]

Do you have the stock speed control or a different one in the knock off?

Ken

[DuckOfDeth]

I have the Jeti 600 Navy from OSE. Burned up a motor or two by over-propping, but never any problems with the ESC.

Duck

[boater76]

Got those pics of your boat yet? Also did you change out the stock drive shaft? If you did what did you use?

Ken

[DuckOfDeth]

When I bought the Speedmaster's hardware, I got the.130 flex shaft with it. I'll post some pics tonite when I get home.

Duck