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    Quote Originally Posted by M3Bluegsr View Post
    I know. Thought I seen something about a lazer cut kit. Keep cost down .
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    Making top deck bracket to hold drivers tray with a thumbscrew.
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    The "tunnel" in drivers tray will slip over bracket and hold back of tray in with thumbscrew.
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    Like this
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    Slot that fits into deck
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    Completed Driver tray
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    Have some updates, getting close to completion. Here is how I designed front hatch with hidden fastener.
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    All parts fabricated and ready for finishing
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    Taped off a white stripe down bow and sides as requested by owner.
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    Bottom Prepped for new color
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    Bow and Bottom sealed and based in AutoAir Bright White
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    Bottom in painting process
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    Laying AutoAir - Brite White - Semi Opaque - Basecoat
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    Harbor Freight gun gives a nice finish
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    Parts Looking Good
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    Framing all gets painted to match deck
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    The white stripe / bottom will be really cool when turning..

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    I completed the skiff this weekend. Its back to the owner and our other friend will create the decals / lettering.
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    Here is video of the owner test driving it after completion. No warp speed runs since he is still getting used to it.



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    Looks great - (obviously a little less rudder travel will prevent the spinouts) Nice Job ! [at the end of the video you can hear chuckling - Exactly what Jersey Skiffs do for you - Pure Fun ]
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    Thanks, programable radio is on his x-mas list. He and his family are very happy with the model..

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    Very cool thread. Nice work. Alway was a fan of the Jersey Skiffs. I think I see an Aero Skiff in my future. Gotta get my Aero gas 50" Apache converted to elec. first though. I have no idea what I'm doing with elec. but will do my homework to figure it out.

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    Quote Originally Posted by jwittman View Post
    Very cool thread. Nice work. Alway was a fan of the Jersey Skiffs. I think I see an Aero Skiff in my future. Gotta get my Aero gas 50" Apache converted to elec. first though. I have no idea what I'm doing with elec. but will do my homework to figure it out.
    I will say the skiff was a bunch of fun to drive and build. Just start a thread if unsure of electric setups, this forum is a great resource.

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    Have another update, the owner received the boat from the decal maker.

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    Also received and installed the drivers from OSE.
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    Nice looking boat, enjoyed the read.

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    Quote Originally Posted by M3Bluegsr View Post
    I will say the skiff was a bunch of fun to drive and build. Just start a thread if unsure of electric setups, this forum is a great resource.
    I did yesterday and have received a few responses.
    Deff. a lot to learn but I'm picking up on some of it already. Hope you get some pics once the decals go on. Edit - never mind, I just saw the pics...lol. I shoot the APBA skiffs when I'm free and they are in town...they sure do offer up one wild ride.

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    This is an awesome boat. Idk home many times I watched these down on dock rd, Tuckerton and in Barnegat. My uncle even rode shotgun in a garvy.
    Out of curiosity did you ever consider fabricating the turn plate to make it run more realistic?

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    Quote Originally Posted by SJFE View Post
    This is an awesome boat. Idk home many times I watched these down on dock rd, Tuckerton and in Barnegat. My uncle even rode shotgun in a garvy.
    Out of curiosity did you ever consider fabricating the turn plate to make it run more realistic?
    Thanks! What is the turn plate, the thing that looks like a long trim tab? I think the only thing he may still want to add is fake exhaust tips.

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