Miss G Canopy issue

[ray schrauwen]

I mean it was faster for Richard to get it within the USA...

I'm in Canada...

Fixed my canopy, I didn't bother with warranty, didn't buy it for a warranty.

[Doby]

Keep the boat right side up and you shouldn't have any canopy issues!!!!

Are you going to bring it along Sunday?

[ray schrauwen]

Of course, it's fixed, greased & ready to go...

I'll bring this, LSO mono and, P-sport. I think I just need more rudder throw, it was setup for LSH & less weight before.

[Doby]

Excellent. Dress Warm.. If Smurfette is coming as well, make sure she brings Brownies!

[ray schrauwen]

Excellent. Dress Warm.. If Smurfette is coming as well, make sure she brings Brownies!

Smurfette will be there too

No Brownies for You! (Brownie nazi)\

I might make a pot o' Chilli instead, to keep warm!

I'll post picks of my repair later. Carbon Kevlar, looks cool in the windshield.

[tiqueman]

I got to see a MG run in person for the first time today and discussed w/ the owner the concerns of the hatch. I was going to try and order a hatch, as I do not have the boat, but, Can someone send me a broken hatch? I can lay up a mold and produce FG canopies. I can get the color matched in gelcoat as well so they wont have to be painted. I can send whoever want to donate thier hatch a new part for the cost of shipping. However, Id like to see the hatch being easily repaired. I dont want to have to get out the heat gun and melt plastic to piece it back together.

Anyway, just a thought if anyone want to try. Otherwise, I may just order a hatch and make it happen.

[johnf]

TIqueman, will you be able to make a fg hatch that allows one to keep using the plastic under tray? That would be nice.

[tiqueman]

TIqueman, will you be able to make a fg hatch that allows one to keep using the plastic under tray? That would be nice.

I dont think it will be an issue. I didnt look super close at how it all snaps together, but really, If your taping the fg hatch down, I dont see a need for the tupperware lid.

[johnf]

I wouldn't say it's needed, but it would be cool if it could still be used.

[tiqueman]

I think it will still work anyway. Hopefully I can get w/ Ron again before he leaves town and look at it more closely.

[johnf]

If I crack mine soon, I'll send it your way! Haha

If you are able to produce these I'm sure I'll grab one from ya.

[ray schrauwen]

Fianally some pictures...

I would send mine to you but, it would take a good 10 days for you to get it. I figured it would be quicker if you got it locally.

I used 1 layer of the 6oz Carbon/kevlar cloth under 1/32" thick ply and it still allows me to use the tupperware cover... just got that too...

[tiqueman]

I hope you dont crack one.. having a boat as cool as this down sux. But if you do.. send it!

[ray schrauwen]

few more

There are some extra layers of the cloth in the bubble area. Seems qiute robust and about the right weight.

[ron1950]

scott if we run tomorrow ill let ya check the lid really good for a price lol.....

[tiqueman]

That carbon looks nice in the windshield Ray. Nice work!

[tiqueman]

scott if we run tomorrow ill let ya check the lid really good for a price lol.....

Remember when you said you hadnt flipped it yet? Dont eat your words man! If we run tomorrow you could have major failures... you never know.

BTW, had a great time tonight. Im staying around here tomorrow to get things done so maybe we can run em again in the afternoon.

[ray schrauwen]

Thanks man, yeah, wish I did this before it cracked, Grrrrr....

[tiqueman]

You know what they say about hind site....

[ron1950]

maybe ill crack it and be the first in line for a new tiqueman origenal mg hatch cover .... had a good time also....poor batteries took a hour apeace to get back up to voltage.....thanks to bill for sending me that vid of the stelitto staggering around the pond...i will raise the angle of the motor and take some right turn out of it for tomorrow's performance lol

[tiqueman]

maybe ill crack it and be the first in line for a new tiqueman origenal mg hatch cover .... had a good time also....poor batteries took a hour apeace to get back up to voltage.....thanks to bill for sending me that vid of the stelitto staggering around the pond...i will raise the angle of the motor and take some right turn out of it for tomorrow's performance lol

Yeah but then your going home w/ a non functional boat. No es bueno!

[ron1950]

either way i win lol...and hh gets another mg hatch cover order...when is the dive party for the mini rio? have u ever taken the kiaack out to the grave site it might be in sight

[johnf]

Ray, that hatch looks great!

[Boomer]

The carbon fiber windshield looks very cool and intimidating!
Boomer

[tiqueman]

I got a hatch coming from the LHS.. will have it Wednesday. Its also coming w/ a hull and electronics AND hardware.

[blackcat26]

Good job Scott! Gonna be in the Geico club now. Gonna twin it or keep it singular?

[tiqueman]

either way i win lol...and hh gets another mg hatch cover order...when is the dive party for the mini rio? have u ever taken the kiaack out to the grave site it might be in sight

I took the Kayak out today. I found the hatch for the mini rio, but no boat yet. Water is getting clear though. when I lost it you couldnt see a foot down. Now visibility is about 4 feet. I was going to dive it today but dont wanna fly solo in a gator pit and none of my friensds who are dumb enough to go w/ me were available to play wingman.

Good job Scott! Gonna be in the Geico club now. Gonna twin it or keep it singular?

Gunna stay singular. I may use it as my race boat. Inexpensive club fun. I saw what the hulls are going to go for empty and thought if I was going to pay that much for an empty hull, I might as well get the whole shibang. My LHS gives me great discounts and after talking to him about getting a hatch, I couldnt pass it up. And after seeing one in person... its hard not to want one. THANKS RON!!!!

[ron1950]

gators wont attack u when looking for a boat.....lol...just ask the gator for some help cleaning out his pond lol

[scoota]

Another one bites the dust , i reinforced the flat section of the hatch & the top of the bubble & this is what happened LOL ... Good idea , laying cloth in the bubble section Ray , i guess that whats i will be doing when i get my third hatch What really sucks is the hatch is so cheap to buy , but 47 bucks to ship a 15 dollar part to OZ !!!!!! cause of its size , oh well

[ray schrauwen]

Yikes man!!!! RECALL! LOL.... I keed...

I think I'll be buying a FG one...