3.5 outboards aussi

[julianconde]

wow this thread was started in 2005 thats amazing.. thats a very nice boat how does it run ?

 

[David Moyle]

wow this thread was started in 2005 thats amazing.. thats a very nice boat how does it run ?

Thanks Julian, that's my design. I have two prototypes running at the moment, and the results are looking very promising. James (kesso2118) has put in a lot of time already and has narrowed down a good setup. The ride, stability and acceleration seem to be the standout features at the moment, and we are just in the middle of finding the best cornering technique for the boat.

Regards,

David

 

[julianconde]

please keep me posted great job

 

[ozbryan]

It is a very nice running boat.

I think we should petition to have this thread pinned permanently!!

Ran the HTB/nova the other week. Threw some props at it and got it running nice. Need to have a prop

Made now..

 

[Tim_Duggan]

wow this thread was started in 2005 thats amazing.. thats a very nice boat how does it run ?

Thanks Julian, that's my design. I have two prototypes running at the moment, and the results are looking very promising. James (kesso2118) has put in a lot of time already and has narrowed down a good setup. The ride, stability and acceleration seem to be the standout features at the moment, and we are just in the middle of finding the best cornering technique for the boat.

Regards,

David

Dave,

Try 0.5mm - 1.0mm spacers between the transom and the engine mount to angle it, then re-adjust the trim angle at the propshaft. Think of using the shim to trim the cornering attitude, and the adjustment in the OS leg to tune the attitude in the straights. When you find the magic angle, you could correct the transom angle in the kit accordingly so that shims are not required.

Also, tweaking the lift characteristic of the prop should make a difference with the cornering too. I talked to James about that last weekend.

Tim.

 

[kesso2118]

So who's entering A Outboard at the Caribbean Masters in March? I'll be there, hopefully with the semi-run-in GOOB

I will be there if i can finish this job in perth

running either a lynx /os or lynx /nova 35+

depends on testing time on the nova

i will be entering B outboard also the Kaboom is finally back together

Greg,

I was wondering if anyone else was going to be entering their 'B' Outboards, good to hear you will, what about Brad, Kris and Chenco?????

See you there,

James

 

[BradSpencer]

I'm in! A outboard, B outboard, A mono

Hope to have the Nova together in time for the Masters.

Brad

 

[julianconde]

spencer i sent you a email

 

[David Moyle]

Dave,

Try 0.5mm - 1.0mm spacers between the transom and the engine mount to angle it, then re-adjust the trim angle at the propshaft. Think of using the shim to trim the cornering attitude, and the adjustment in the OS leg to tune the attitude in the straights. When you find the magic angle, you could correct the transom angle in the kit accordingly so that shims are not required.

Also, tweaking the lift characteristic of the prop should make a difference with the cornering too. I talked to James about that last weekend.

Tim.

Thanks Tim! I'm really looking forward to testing with the varied caster angle, neither James nor myself have had the time to get to that stage yet. I think that will be the best solution, because at the moment it seems that the boat likes negative in the corners. In the straights it seems to be able to handle a wide range of trim, from neutral/positive where it really flies, to negative where it's a bit more pinned down and stable but still quick enough. We just need to test test test!

Looking forward to trying a bunch of different props as well. For now I'm trying to get it working well with fairly standard props ie 40x53 etc.

All your advice/tips are very welcome... thanks!

Dave

 

[BradSpencer]

spencer i sent you a email

Got it,

Cheers

 

[David Moyle]

Cool, so far for A outboard we have myself, James, Brad, Greg (hopefully!). Kris, are you and Louise gonna be around? Anyone else making the trek down from Sydney?

 

[Tim_Duggan]

I want to go, but have some **** going on at work that may force my hand. I won't know for sure for a week or two. Murph and Gino were keen on going the last time it was discussed. Hopefully they will chime in soon.

 

[Kris Flynn]

Some one has to come down and try to give me a run....geeze you guys can talk the talk, but can't walk the walk

Might have to let Louise drive the BEAST and I will take the crumbs

 

[aaron alberico]

Some one has to come down and try to give me a run....geeze you guys can talk the talk, but can't walk the walk

Might have to let Louise drive the BEAST and I will take the crumbs

Give me a boat that can handle the power...

O' have one just gotta paint it..lol :lol:

regards Aaron

 

[Craig Murphy]

Depends on work for me, should know in a week or two.... hopefully.

 

[David Moyle]

Give me a boat that can handle the power...

O' have one just gotta paint it..lol :lol:

regards Aaron

Don't tell me you bought another plastic boat Aaron??? That's about one per month you've been going through isn't it? B)

 

[David Moyle]

Some one has to come down and try to give me a run....geeze you guys can talk the talk, but can't walk the walk

Might have to let Louise drive the BEAST and I will take the crumbs

Cool ok I think I might just withdraw my entry now... hang on I thought you were about to sell all your boats and give up the hobby Kris?

Get as much boating in as you can before the middle of the year, that's my advice :lol:

 

[Kris Flynn]

Everything is for sale for the right price Dave, including me

 

[Tim_Duggan]

Some one has to come down and try to give me a run....geeze you guys can talk the talk, but can't walk the walk

Might have to let Louise drive the BEAST and I will take the crumbs

2010 Masters results;

A Outboard

1st-Greg Robertson- 1200 01:40.00

2nd-Graham Simonsen 1200 02:01.86

3rd-Tim Duggan- 1194 02:01.68

Fastest Heat- James Kessing 01:38.07

Hmmmm - who's name is missing there :lol: must have gone for "a run"........

 

[Kris Flynn]

When were they Tim? I am referring to the more recent CLEAN SWEEP by me at the WINTER SPECTACULAR and VIC TITLES

I have boats that do a 2:00 heat time and are consitant too