Just joined the MC crew!

[Fluid]

Yes. For a one-mile race a single pack is plenty. I normally return with 30-40% remaining in the pack. No reason not to run two if you need more run time.


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[Prodrvr]

That will certainly keep the weight down.

[Prodrvr]

I have a feeling the dremel is gonna be coming out this weekend.

[Prodrvr]

Yes. For a one-mile race a single pack is plenty. I normally return with 30-40% remaining in the pack. No reason not to run two if you need more run time.


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I'm not much worried about run time as I am about balance. Where do you have your single battery mounted?

[Prodrvr]

Looks like a normal boat on the inside now!

[Prodrvr]

[roofintrash]

Looking good brother. You'll probably end up cutting a nice chunk off the stuffing tube with the new mount. Get that weight down low.

[Prodrvr]

Thanks Rick! I smoothed out the edges right under where the hatch sits, so it looks a little cleaner. The inside of the hull is sanded and ready for the carbon fiber. I have some 2 part super high density foam that I will pour into the sponson tips. I did this to a Hobbyking C1 Flowmaster. I added a bit too much to that hull, but you can probably beat the front end with a hammer and nothing much would happen. On the MC, I'll use a little less foam as to not add too much weight. Then I have to order the carbon fiber. Now I know that everyone and their brother uses West Systems epoxy. In my snooping around online, I came across this place... www.sollercomposites.com They sell West Systems, but then I kept reading and came across this epoxy... http://www.sollercomposites.com/comp...poxy.html#nano Now a quart of that epoxy along with a yard of 3K 2x2 twill, will cost $90 shipped. However, I think this hull would take anything after that stuff is applied!! What do you think?

[Fluid]

I'm not much worried about run time as I am about balance. Where do you have your single battery mounted?

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I think you are are wasting money with your expensive epoxy and cloth. I have used ZPoxy resin to install carbon inlays for years and it works great. Crashed many boats over 90 mph without inlay separation, etc. the secret for any inlay is to use a minimum amount of resin. I use an epoxy roller to press the cloth down firmly, then wipe the excess epoxy off. Less epoxy = stronger inlay.

The inlay will be very strong, but the sides and top of the hull are weak. Crashing over 50 mph usually results in a cracked hull if not split seams.


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[Prodrvr]

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I think you are are wasting money with your expensive epoxy and cloth. I have used ZPoxy resin to install carbon inlays for years and it works great. Crashed many boats over 90 mph without inlay separation, etc. the secret for any inlay is to use a minimum amount of resin. I use an epoxy roller to press the cloth down firmly, then wipe the excess epoxy off. Less epoxy = stronger inlay.

The inlay will be very strong, but the sides and top of the hull are weak. Crashing over 50 mph usually results in a cracked hull if not split seams.


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I was going to lay a 2" wide strip along the seams, then one wide piece to cover the floor and up the sides. Then I'll put another piece under the deck and part way down the sides. I'll use the 3M 77 to tack it all in place first, then epoxy it all at the same time. Does that epoxy roller act like a squeegee to get all the excess epoxy up from the fabric? And thanks for the pic!

[roofintrash]

I used z-poxy on mine too. I did the bottom and about an inch up the sides. Then ran another piece from the top down to overlap the bottom. I didn't do anything to the top as I really don't plan to go any faster with this boat (low 50's) I did add a few ounces of epoxy to each tip with some chopped carbon mixed in for the heck of it.

[Prodrvr]

I really don't plan to go any faster with this boat (low 50's)

I want to try for 65-70 tops

[Mxkid261]

Looks good but I pray for that boat when it blows over at 70 Lol

[Prodrvr]

I'll do my best to make it survive lol

[Prodrvr]

Some guy is running his at 72+ so we'll see what happens.