ML Boatworks RSX310 , My 1st Outrigger design ever! 31", P/ P-ltd FE Rigger!

[cybercrxt]

First test kit has been ordered!

[Darin Jordan]

first test kit has been ordered!

nice! :)

[cybercrxt]

And he cut it today! Already got the invoice. Looks like this thing is going to be pretty inexpensive to offer. That is a huge plus!

[ray schrauwen]

Like it a lot! Thinking a 3683 2200kv Scorpion motor unless its for limited classes?? I should have read more.

Scorpion just came out with a few new cool boat in runners.

[ray schrauwen]

There's something explicably satisfying about building a wood boat. From kit or from scratch. There's just a little a bit of extra ........pride? Can't put my finger on it.

Craftsman that build and successfully race their wood boats may show some pride however, those of us that do build woodies are just a different breed all together I think. Maybe more nostalgic than proud. Keeping old past time's alive. I built my first blue blaster from plans in 86'. Was there a FE Boat magazine back then? They were German plans I got from a friend.

[T.S.Davis]

Ray, can you imagine how satisfying it has to be for Mike? Designs and builds himself for that whole authorship factor. Then have other people build them, race them, and experience some success with them. Has to be very satisfying. He makes a few bucks sure. It's a business but the time it takes to actually design one the way Mike does is likely never recovered. So there's more too it than just $$$$.

Thanks Mike. Keep do'n what yer do'n. We appreciate the effort.

[cybercrxt]

Thanks guys. Yeah, last I checked, if I had to pay to have these designs done at my current day job bill rate, I would have spent over $100,000 in design fees to a company, haha. Wish I could get paid for that! Yes, I love getting emails, or calls from people saying how much fun they have had with their build, and running it. Sport boaters are my main customers, and a lot of them just get out with their kids and have a good time...Nothing better than that!

[ray schrauwen]

Ray, can you imagine how satisfying it has to be for Mike? Designs and builds himself for that whole authorship factor. Then have other people build them, race them, and experience some success with them. Has to be very satisfying. He makes a few bucks sure. It's a business but the time it takes to actually design one the way Mike does is likely never recovered. So there's more too it than just $$$$.

Thanks Mike. Keep do'n what yer do'n. We appreciate the effort.

For a brief time I had the same satisfaction working on the 'Bow' skyscraper.

I worked in MasterCam to create the tool pathing to cut the pieces you see in a diamond pattern on the building's exterior. My first CAD/CAM job and it was a Bear.
I'd like to get back into it when I'm healthier.

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[cybercrxt]

The kit and all my hardware arrived today! The only thing left to get is a motor, and turn fin. Not sure on either of those yet..but I have time to figure that out.

I already made some changes to the sponsons based on a friend in the knows recommendations. Added dihedral to the outside sponson, which I had at zero (not sure what I was thinking, every other boat I have designed has dihedral on the outside..guess I thought riggers didnt need it!) and changed the AoA on the turn fin side sponson. Upped it a half a degree over the outside sponson. This will help keep the turn fin from sucking down on the inside sponson due to its extra drag. These are changes I can change on the fly with my test build, so no big deal! I will start building soon! Mike

[T.S.Davis]

Mike, do you want to try one those new stainless I've been raving about? If you can draw it in the shape you want he can make it to fit dead on. Something you could offer with the boat if you find something that works.

[cybercrxt]

Sure! I dont know what they look like as I have not seen your posts about them. Link? But cool. that would be a great start!

[T.S.Davis]

Doesn't matter what mine look like. They're not mine either. Our club is full of skilled people. The guy making them Kevin, is pretty darned sharp. If you can design what you want he can make it happen. I gave him a fin for the scale and told him "just like this with a bit more hook" and a couple few days later he had it in my hands.

I put the new fin on my T Plus scale and it's the first time I could actually get around the course on our tiny pond. Used to have to bag off because I couldn't hold a line to save my life.

I'll check with Kevin and check to see if it's okay that I pass his contact info along to you.

http://forums.offshoreelectrics.com/...ntial-new-fins

[cybercrxt]

Ok cool, sounds good! Thanks man.

[cybercrxt]

So I spend a couple hours...maybe 2...last night, and got a LOT done. The tub is done, and ready for epoxy and rear shoe sheeting, and the sponson frames are done, and ready to basswood sticks, and sheeting. This thing is a breeze, and I have really high hopes for how its going to run! I cannot wait! So...let the build begin!

First, I found my center tub parts:



And its really as simple as taking the matching number on the frame, and locking it into the floor pan. Note, the transom and box should be done last, as they do not touch the flat board naturally. From frame 2 back to 1, it has a kick up, so take your time. And the front raised up 1/4" where the quarter round will go. Everything is so simple to figure out:



As you can see in the last pic, and this pic, you start lining the corners with 1/8" basswood sticks. I use a piece of angle aluminum along the outside of the tub to ensure the side plates stay in line with the floor pan from front to back..



Shows the mid rod support and sticks installed:



You can see the frame 2A and 2B in this pic, and more sticks. The frame 2A is just slightly higher than 2B along the bottom, this allows for you to bend the floor pan up toward the transom frames number 1. 2A is mainly just a floor support for the back floor pan.

[cybercrxt]

Now, I started lining the top of the tub with 1/8" sticks, and you can see in the background, I have CA'ed the hatch liner to the hatch. This supports the cowling and rear hatch cover.



More upper sticks installed:



Now that all the upper 1/8" sticks are installed, its time to install the top deck sheeting. It almost interlocks against the basswood sticks and the hatch under liner. Dry fit it first, and make sure you are happy with fitment before gluing.



Now find your rear she frames...Here they are...I forgot the rear frame in this pic, but you will see it in another pic in a sec.