Zelos 36 strut adjusting gauge

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  • vinnyp
    Senior Member
    • Mar 2017
    • 283

    #1

    Zelos 36 strut adjusting gauge

    I had some free time today and decided to make up a gauge to adjust the struts on my Zelos 36. I got tired of screwing around with using a straight edge on the bottom of the hull and using a hex key for spacing the struts. I made this little gauge up on my mill today. Works pretty well so far.
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  • fweasel
    master of some
    • Jul 2016
    • 4288

    #2
    Sell those. I'm first inline.
    Vac-U-Tug Jr (13mph)

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    • MADRCER
      Senior Member
      • Feb 2017
      • 751

      #3
      I wouldn't mind having one either if they are put into production.
      TFL Zonda (124mph), Miss Geico Zelos 36 (108mph), Veles 29 (91mph), Zelos Twin 36 (90mph), Miss Geico 29v3 (83.5mph), Sonicwake 36 V2 (83mph), Blackjack 42 (81mph), TFL Pursuit (79mph), UL-19 (75mph), Sonicwake 36 (73mph), Motley Crew (47.5mph), AquaCraft Rescue 17

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      • vinnyp
        Senior Member
        • Mar 2017
        • 283

        #4
        I'll see what I can do guys. I am sure I can make a few of them. I do need to get some more aluminum stock though. I don't have enough to even make 1 more.

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        • MADRCER
          Senior Member
          • Feb 2017
          • 751

          #5
          OK...Let us know if you are able to make anymore you want to get rid of.
          TFL Zonda (124mph), Miss Geico Zelos 36 (108mph), Veles 29 (91mph), Zelos Twin 36 (90mph), Miss Geico 29v3 (83.5mph), Sonicwake 36 V2 (83mph), Blackjack 42 (81mph), TFL Pursuit (79mph), UL-19 (75mph), Sonicwake 36 (73mph), Motley Crew (47.5mph), AquaCraft Rescue 17

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          • mikiek
            Senior Member
            • Apr 2017
            • 191

            #6
            Very cool Vinny. Looks like you could have yourself a nice side business. Count me in for any extras.
            May your batteries never fail you...

            Mike

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            • vinnyp
              Senior Member
              • Mar 2017
              • 283

              #7
              The weather is not looking good for this weekend. I may be able to make a few of these up providing I can locate more aluminum stock. I am going to try to get some at Lowes or Home Depot tomorrow. However, before I make any of them, I have to tell you there is a flaw in this design. You will have to pull your prop for any setting other than 5.0 and 5.5 . Smaller than 4.0 and you will have to pull the flex shaft. As the gauge slides down past the end of the strut, it will hit your prop and eventually the flex shaft, causing inaccurate adjustments. Let me know if you are still interested. If so, I will ask you cover the cost of the material and shipping. If I have the time, I wont mind making a few of them up.

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              • fweasel
                master of some
                • Jul 2016
                • 4288

                #8
                I'm down for materials, shipping, and beer money. REDLINE1 made me a great gauge to set the struts even against each other, but this would be nice to eliminate the handful of rulers I use now, regardless of the prop and drive dog interference.
                Vac-U-Tug Jr (13mph)

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                • vinnyp
                  Senior Member
                  • Mar 2017
                  • 283

                  #9
                  OK.... I will let you know when I have the material and time. Hopefully, this weekend..

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                  • MADRCER
                    Senior Member
                    • Feb 2017
                    • 751

                    #10
                    I'm down with that if the measurements are true.
                    TFL Zonda (124mph), Miss Geico Zelos 36 (108mph), Veles 29 (91mph), Zelos Twin 36 (90mph), Miss Geico 29v3 (83.5mph), Sonicwake 36 V2 (83mph), Blackjack 42 (81mph), TFL Pursuit (79mph), UL-19 (75mph), Sonicwake 36 (73mph), Motley Crew (47.5mph), AquaCraft Rescue 17

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                    • vinnyp
                      Senior Member
                      • Mar 2017
                      • 283

                      #11
                      Originally posted by MADRCER
                      I'm down with that if the measurements are true.
                      I don't have a cnc mill. I have to measure each step manually and set the mill accordingly. It will be as close as I can get it.

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                      • MADRCER
                        Senior Member
                        • Feb 2017
                        • 751

                        #12
                        Originally posted by vinnyp
                        I don't have a cnc mill. I have to measure each step manually and set the mill accordingly. It will be as close as I can get it.
                        Ok. Thanks.
                        TFL Zonda (124mph), Miss Geico Zelos 36 (108mph), Veles 29 (91mph), Zelos Twin 36 (90mph), Miss Geico 29v3 (83.5mph), Sonicwake 36 V2 (83mph), Blackjack 42 (81mph), TFL Pursuit (79mph), UL-19 (75mph), Sonicwake 36 (73mph), Motley Crew (47.5mph), AquaCraft Rescue 17

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                        • MADRCER
                          Senior Member
                          • Feb 2017
                          • 751

                          #13
                          Got your PM. Info sent.
                          TFL Zonda (124mph), Miss Geico Zelos 36 (108mph), Veles 29 (91mph), Zelos Twin 36 (90mph), Miss Geico 29v3 (83.5mph), Sonicwake 36 V2 (83mph), Blackjack 42 (81mph), TFL Pursuit (79mph), UL-19 (75mph), Sonicwake 36 (73mph), Motley Crew (47.5mph), AquaCraft Rescue 17

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                          • vinnyp
                            Senior Member
                            • Mar 2017
                            • 283

                            #14
                            I hope you guys get good use of the gauges I made up.

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                            • MADRCER
                              Senior Member
                              • Feb 2017
                              • 751

                              #15
                              Mine came today. The measurements are very accurate considering it wasn't done by a cnc machine. Thanks!
                              TFL Zonda (124mph), Miss Geico Zelos 36 (108mph), Veles 29 (91mph), Zelos Twin 36 (90mph), Miss Geico 29v3 (83.5mph), Sonicwake 36 V2 (83mph), Blackjack 42 (81mph), TFL Pursuit (79mph), UL-19 (75mph), Sonicwake 36 (73mph), Motley Crew (47.5mph), AquaCraft Rescue 17

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