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  • properchopper
    • Apr 2007
    • 6968

    #16
    Originally posted by LiPo Power
    This is where the problem is after trying to make it straight...
    It seems, by looking at the picture, that the bracket failed at it's weakest point-where material was ground off to allow it to clear the trim tab. A replacement bracket, ground similarly will eventually fail as well since the long bracket has a lot of leverage exerted on it in high speed turns. If I was in your position [boat?] and short of time, I'd find a welding shop that would weld on some reinforcing material at the point of fracture, also a small triangular shaped gusset spanning the right angle on top of the bracket. End result may not look pretty, but would get the job done. The trick is to find a friendly welder who does aluminum welding-most welders can do this. Plan "B" would to get one from Ray & hope it arrives on time, ['tho you'll have to grind off the corner to get clearance, same as your current one]. Plan "C" - I might be able to find my old bracket-same as yours, which is a little tweaked. I'll hammer it straight, grind the corner like yours, and ship it to you. I live in California so it may get to you no sooner than one from Ray, who is in Arizona.
    2008 NAMBA P-Mono & P-Offshore Nat'l 2-Lap Record Holder; '15 P-Cat, P-Ltd Cat 2-Lap
    2009/2010 NAMBA P-Sport Hydro Nat'l 2-Lap Record Holder, '13 SCSTA P-Ltd Cat High Points
    '11 NAMBA [P-Ltd] : Mono, Offshore, OPC, Sport Hydro; '06 LSO, '12,'13,'14 P Ltd Cat /Mono

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    • LiPo Power
      DJI Drone Advanced Pilot
      • May 2009
      • 3186

      #17
      Originally posted by properchopper
      It seems, by looking at the picture, that the bracket failed at it's weakest point-where material was ground off to allow it to clear the trim tab. A replacement bracket, ground similarly will eventually fail as well since the long bracket has a lot of leverage exerted on it in high speed turns. If I was in your position [boat?] and short of time, I'd find a welding shop that would weld on some reinforcing material at the point of fracture, also a small triangular shaped gusset spanning the right angle on top of the bracket. End result may not look pretty, but would get the job done. The trick is to find a friendly welder who does aluminum welding-most welders can do this. Plan "B" would to get one from Ray & hope it arrives on time, ['tho you'll have to grind off the corner to get clearance, same as your current one]. Plan "C" - I might be able to find my old bracket-same as yours, which is a little tweaked. I'll hammer it straight, grind the corner like yours, and ship it to you. I live in California so it may get to you no sooner than one from Ray, who is in Arizona.
      My friend DOBY may have sollution to my problem. I need to wait till eavning to see what he has for me. I will update on it. In the mean time I will go and visit local hardware store to see what's avaliable.
      Thank You for your great help on this.
      DJI Drone Advanced Pilot
      Canada

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      • LiPo Power
        DJI Drone Advanced Pilot
        • May 2009
        • 3186

        #18
        Originally posted by properchopper
        It seems, by looking at the picture, that the bracket failed at it's weakest point-where material was ground off to allow it to clear the trim tab. A replacement bracket, ground similarly will eventually fail as well since the long bracket has a lot of leverage exerted on it in high speed turns. If I was in your position [boat?] and short of time, I'd find a welding shop that would weld on some reinforcing material at the point of fracture, also a small triangular shaped gusset spanning the right angle on top of the bracket. End result may not look pretty, but would get the job done. The trick is to find a friendly welder who does aluminum welding-most welders can do this. Plan "B" would to get one from Ray & hope it arrives on time, ['tho you'll have to grind off the corner to get clearance, same as your current one]. Plan "C" - I might be able to find my old bracket-same as yours, which is a little tweaked. I'll hammer it straight, grind the corner like yours, and ship it to you. I live in California so it may get to you no sooner than one from Ray, who is in Arizona.

        Hi Tony
        How much for plan C please?
        Thanks
        Robert
        DJI Drone Advanced Pilot
        Canada

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        • properchopper
          • Apr 2007
          • 6968

          #19
          Robert, I'll look for it today. No charge for the bracket & Ill see how much shipping is. Problem is that It'll bend again where the corner's ground off. A better solution would be the heavy duty bracket extension I made ; I could make a version of it for you, drill out the holes to attach the rudder-holding piece and attach the piece that bolts to the hull -should be the same hole pattern. I'm racing this weekend so today's race prep day. After the weekend I can get started. Again, no charge except shipping.
          2008 NAMBA P-Mono & P-Offshore Nat'l 2-Lap Record Holder; '15 P-Cat, P-Ltd Cat 2-Lap
          2009/2010 NAMBA P-Sport Hydro Nat'l 2-Lap Record Holder, '13 SCSTA P-Ltd Cat High Points
          '11 NAMBA [P-Ltd] : Mono, Offshore, OPC, Sport Hydro; '06 LSO, '12,'13,'14 P Ltd Cat /Mono

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          • properchopper
            • Apr 2007
            • 6968

            #20
            Originally posted by properchopper
            Robert, I'll look for it today. No charge for the bracket & Ill see how much shipping is. Problem is that It'll bend again where the corner's ground off. A better solution would be the heavy duty bracket extension I made ; I could make a version of it for you, drill out the holes to attach the rudder-holding piece and attach the piece that bolts to the hull -should be the same hole pattern. I'm racing this weekend so today's race prep day. After the weekend I can get started. Again, no charge except shipping.
            Robert, after looking at the picture of your setup , Plan C might be easier to match up to your boat. It'll need some reinforcing at the corner; I'll come up with something.
            2008 NAMBA P-Mono & P-Offshore Nat'l 2-Lap Record Holder; '15 P-Cat, P-Ltd Cat 2-Lap
            2009/2010 NAMBA P-Sport Hydro Nat'l 2-Lap Record Holder, '13 SCSTA P-Ltd Cat High Points
            '11 NAMBA [P-Ltd] : Mono, Offshore, OPC, Sport Hydro; '06 LSO, '12,'13,'14 P Ltd Cat /Mono

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            • LiPo Power
              DJI Drone Advanced Pilot
              • May 2009
              • 3186

              #21
              Very kind of you, thanks a million. I will take the single bracket but please do not grind the corner. I think I will fit it in without grinding it off. Check my next picture of custom made bracket I have on my boat right now. There is enough room for not to grind the corner. Check other pictures for details of dimentions. I would also like to try your new design bracket. If it's not too much to ask please let me have one of them too. I will pay shipping. Do not have to be sent fast. I can wait at this point. Once again, THANK YOU and next Tim Hortons when you are arround here is on me...
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              DJI Drone Advanced Pilot
              Canada

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              • LiPo Power
                DJI Drone Advanced Pilot
                • May 2009
                • 3186

                #22
                Old bracket with numbers

                Few extra pictures for you....
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                DJI Drone Advanced Pilot
                Canada

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                • properchopper
                  • Apr 2007
                  • 6968

                  #23
                  I'll get started next week The pictures do help, thanks.
                  2008 NAMBA P-Mono & P-Offshore Nat'l 2-Lap Record Holder; '15 P-Cat, P-Ltd Cat 2-Lap
                  2009/2010 NAMBA P-Sport Hydro Nat'l 2-Lap Record Holder, '13 SCSTA P-Ltd Cat High Points
                  '11 NAMBA [P-Ltd] : Mono, Offshore, OPC, Sport Hydro; '06 LSO, '12,'13,'14 P Ltd Cat /Mono

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                  • LiPo Power
                    DJI Drone Advanced Pilot
                    • May 2009
                    • 3186

                    #24
                    Originally posted by properchopper
                    Robert, after looking at the picture of your setup , Plan C might be easier to match up to your boat. It'll need some reinforcing at the corner; I'll come up with something.
                    I LIKE THAT, SOUNDS GOOD TO ME, THANK YOU!
                    DJI Drone Advanced Pilot
                    Canada

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                    • Flying Scotsman
                      Fast Electric Adict!
                      • Jun 2007
                      • 5190

                      #25
                      Originally posted by properchopper
                      . Again, no charge except shipping.
                      You are the man Tony, apart from that bald idiot who tries to video fast moving FE boats.

                      Love you both,

                      Douggie

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                      • LiPo Power
                        DJI Drone Advanced Pilot
                        • May 2009
                        • 3186

                        #26
                        Originally posted by properchopper
                        I'll get started next week The pictures do help, thanks.
                        One more detail. You can see that I can use all 4 holes to mount this bracket. Right now two of them have tape on the top but it's ok to use them. Thanks.
                        PS
                        We are also racing this Saturday at:
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                        DJI Drone Advanced Pilot
                        Canada

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                        • properchopper
                          • Apr 2007
                          • 6968

                          #27
                          Originally posted by Flying Scotsman
                          You are the man Tony, apart from that bald idiot who tries to video fast moving FE boats.

                          Love you both,

                          Douggie
                          Carefull Bro, we need to pick his brain for hydro secrets
                          2008 NAMBA P-Mono & P-Offshore Nat'l 2-Lap Record Holder; '15 P-Cat, P-Ltd Cat 2-Lap
                          2009/2010 NAMBA P-Sport Hydro Nat'l 2-Lap Record Holder, '13 SCSTA P-Ltd Cat High Points
                          '11 NAMBA [P-Ltd] : Mono, Offshore, OPC, Sport Hydro; '06 LSO, '12,'13,'14 P Ltd Cat /Mono

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                          • properchopper
                            • Apr 2007
                            • 6968

                            #28
                            Robert, Here's where I'm at so far. The stock "replacement" bracket, once I found it and straightened it out didn't look like it would survive on it's own. I've made the angle reinforcement bracket to bolt on to the original bracket [ I'll hit the hardware stote tomorrow to get some nice bolts]. The whole deal should bolt right in place on your boat. Might be a slight interference situation with your cooling line. Easy to plug & move if need be.
                            Attached Files
                            2008 NAMBA P-Mono & P-Offshore Nat'l 2-Lap Record Holder; '15 P-Cat, P-Ltd Cat 2-Lap
                            2009/2010 NAMBA P-Sport Hydro Nat'l 2-Lap Record Holder, '13 SCSTA P-Ltd Cat High Points
                            '11 NAMBA [P-Ltd] : Mono, Offshore, OPC, Sport Hydro; '06 LSO, '12,'13,'14 P Ltd Cat /Mono

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                            • LiPo Power
                              DJI Drone Advanced Pilot
                              • May 2009
                              • 3186

                              #29
                              This looks sweet.... I like it. If you have this bracket done shoot me some pictures so I can plan for water cooling line changes. Thank you.
                              Robert
                              DJI Drone Advanced Pilot
                              Canada

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                              • Jesse J
                                scale FE racer
                                • Aug 2008
                                • 7116

                                #30
                                I am glad to see you are enjoying yourself and that the checkered babe is getting some racing action. I just felt bad keeping her cramped up in the shop collecting dust. Great work Robert!
                                J
                                "Look good doin' it"
                                See the fleet

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