The "Bling Rocket" build

[tiqueman]

I don't think its necessary. I had some nasty crashes when I had mine and never had any damage. Theres always that "just the right way" hit, so I'd say if u want extra protection do it if u have resin flowing... or if u don't feel like it don't. I know real helpful

[lenny]

That is all I did to my hatch so far,
I just added the piece of pool noodle.
After the hatch came off because I hate using tape and had at the time one piece holding the hatch on,
And got lucky it just floated back to me upside down.
Than I said to my self need foam in hatch dummy.
I never had a roll over with this hull so far it is very stable runner.

That is a big Pussy at 25lb,
Ours are 16lb each.

[srislash]

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And I know there is a current thread going on CF but this is my roller that has been in my head for awhile and recently found a source for the foam balls for donation.

[srislash]

That is all I did to my hatch so far,
I just added the piece of pool noodle.
After the hatch came off because I hate using tape and had at the time one piece holding the hatch on,
And got lucky it just floated back to me upside down.
Than I said to my self need foam in hatch dummy.
I never had a roll over with this hull so far it is very stable runner.

That is a big Pussy at 25lb,
Ours are 16lb each.

Thanks guys, chunk of foam it is. And yup he be big Len, he was really put off when that bulldog came lumbering in. He wasn't the big guy anymore, LOL.

[srislash]

CF installed

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[srislash]

CF installed

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And while epoxy is on, a little padding on the stand ;-)

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[lenny]

New short video up,
And you can do my hulls in cf to any time.

[rickwess]

So quick question here guys, Any reason to Cf my hatch lid on this one? Seems fairly sturdy for its purpose. Will do it while the epoxy is flowin' but kinda thinking a chunk of foam and that be it.
Oh and the other mascot : Burt=25lbs
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So hull is ready for inlay and weighs in at 2lbs even with hatch.

Not if you want a GPS to work from inside. The CF will block the signal.

You could glass the hatch and seal the foam in. Would give a nice clean look.

[rickwess]

CF installed

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Looks like a great job. How far did you go past the hatch opening?

[srislash]

Looks like a great job. How far did you go past the hatch opening?

I have gone halfway to the bow from hatch. I have the stringers in now too, they will cover any additional beefing up in the nose deck area.

I have external GPS so I am good there .

[srislash]

New short video up,
And you can do my hulls in cf to any time.

Thanks Lenny,that foam ball works great, can't wait to do the Fantasm

[kfxguy]

Looks good man. Can't wait to get my bling rocket!

[srislash]

Alright, the planned mission has been completed. I got the mounts, stringers, trays all in (and the other necessary household chores).

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Just got to roll a bit of epoxy down the top of stringers under the deck this morn before work.

[srislash]

Looks good man. Can't wait to get my bling rocket!

Thanks, one of the little guys would be fun.

[rickwess]

Looks nice and clean.

How are you going to loosen and tighten the collet? It looks buried under that tab but it must be an optical illusion. It doesn't look like my fat fingers would fit in there.

[srislash]

It's gonna be a bit tight but that tab may be leaving

[lenny]

The black just makes it look so much cleaner than mine does,
Ok god dammit gump where is that can of glossy black paint ?

If I had mine setup like yours that tab would have to go,
It will look a lot better with out it anyway.

It is weird some have the tab and some do not.
My old one has it and the new one I just got does not,
Not really sure what it's purpose was for.
Because it is not very strong as it is to be a hatch hold down mount.

[srislash]

I had thoughts of using that one Aeromarine hatch lock that I now have here. But just one, probably not enough. I will examine the subject tonight.

I am getting excited about paint and have a plan goin' in my head. I have to keep up with Lenny's fantastic looking one.
It has been awhile since the paint has excited me, which is good because I have the Komodo to paint and put to rest too.

[lenny]

Just one is what I was thinking of using to,
But not there on that tab.
Because since I got this boat and have been running and testing it,
It flipped once on me going over a jet ski wake and rolled landing on the hatch that I only had may be three 2" pieces of tape on.
And the hatch stayed on with very little water that got in the hull,
Because I hate using the tape when testing and taking temps & gps reading all the time,
So I like to use one or so thumb nuts and some kind of seal on the hatch or on the hull opening.
I did my Bolt hydro something like that and it works great with no tape,
And that is what I was going to do with this boat to as well the rest of my boat in time.
Hear what I did to the hydro Bolt and was planing to do for the Pursuit to,
It pulls all four corner down at one time on this for a good seal.
That I held the boat under water and nothing got in,
But it need to look good to.

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[srislash]

There are some good door/window soft seal that I have used for a few of mine Len.

So my first glitch occurred when I went adjust the back of the up. The cap screw and come washer were too long and hit the tailring.
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So I dug around and found a taper head screw and matching washer. Lucky

[gsbuickman]

Alright, the planned mission has been completed. I got the mounts, stringers, trays all in (and the other necessary household chores).

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Just got to roll a bit of epoxy down the top of stringers under the deck this morn before work.

Hell yeah Slash, she's lookin' good bro. I like it :-)

[Fella1340]

Looking fantastic! I really like the combined motor mount /.servo mount. That's just good thinking!

[kfxguy]

Looks great! Got a question...how do yiu secure the batteries with the slots running that direction in your battery trays? Mine go the length wise.
Like this

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[srislash]

Thanks for the appreciation guys. I like how it is coming together.

Looks great! Got a question...how do yiu secure the batteries with the slots running that direction in your battery trays? Mine go the length wise.
Like this

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I have they trays spaced up a bit with the tabs that come with them. Then I can Velcro right around tray and battery,can do length wise as well if need be.
Started on the final stuffing tube this AM so I can get the flood tube in. Still haven't quite figured how to seal the front of the tube by motor. So far thinking some soft closed cell foam. Have to check what is at the Foam Shop.

[rickwess]

Keep up the good work. I'm getting lots of ideas.

I just ordered my hull yesterday.......a Insane 34 mono with CF sandwiched between the layers of S-Glass they normally use. Now the waiting game begins.

[Fella1340]

I ordered a sample pack with my last cloth order and of had a sample of.the S-glass in it. I was
quite impressed with it. If I end up with a glass job to do that's what I think I will use. Side by side
with. fiberglass isn't even a fair comparison. Sounds like that will be one tough hull!

[kfxguy]

Thanks for the appreciation guys. I like how it is coming together.

I have they trays spaced up a bit with the tabs that come with them. Then I can Velcro right around tray and battery,can do length wise as well if need be.
Started on the final stuffing tube this AM so I can get the flood tube in. Still haven't quite figured how to seal the front of the tube by motor. So far thinking some soft closed cell foam. Have to check what is at the Foam Shop.

If you don't mind, post a pic up with a battery mounted so I can get a visual of what your talking about when you get a chance. Thx

[srislash]

I'll post it tonight bud.

Kinda surprised I have had no comments on my cockeyed motor mounting.

[lenny]

Ok,
I think if your blind you did a very good job on the motor mounting.

[srislash]

Ok,
I think if your blind you do a very good job on the motor mounting.

Well... I'm not blind,hehe. I used to do this in the old brushed days to help with torque roll. Really helps on a rigger on takeoff.

Thanks for biting Lenny.