45 SGX w/ MAC84 SAW BOAT

[Philmunsterman]

Guys,

I wanted to start a Post about this SGX 45 that I recently bought here on IW. It has a Fresh stock MAC84 and I have a V967. The boat had quite a few issues but after a few days it's getting close to a test run. You can see the funky round Sullivan tank any idea if it will work ?? I still need a pipe mount and a way to mount the mini servo for the throttle. Any comments are welcome.

Thanks Phil

 

[gil sonsino]

Phil looks pretty good and nice paint .... you will be surprised how fast that dang thing can run.My 80 saw rigge(with a Mac 84)r was built based on the SGX 45 but for SAW you will have to remove the rear sponsons and the fin A 2170 cupped(7.0-7.5) is also a good prop for this purpose.

Good luck

Gill

GO FAST AND STRAIGHT!

 

[gil sonsino]

Forgot to mention that the sponson's AOA must to increased to about 5 degrees.

Gill

 

[Tom Foley]

Use the 85 MG for the throttle . CMDI sells a little servo mount kit for that hull but basically its two beams running across the compartment that the servos mount on . Speedmaster pipe mount should work fine , reinforce the lid under the pipe mount . Should be friggin ballistic !!!!!

Tank should work ok with 5/32"tubing but may starve for fuel as it gets low and sloshes around .

 

[Philmunsterman]

Thanks for the advice. I'm getting closer to getting it wet.

Tom, Thanks for the advice on the Throttle servo, I used two small hardwood beams I found at the Hobbie store. Worked great.

 

[Philmunsterman]

Guys,

Going to try and run it this weekend. What is the best gasket ( seal ) between the motor and header ? Thanks Phil

 

[Elias Vazquez]

Hi Phil,

Cool looking boat, go fast and report back to us on how it went for ya!

 

[gil sonsino]

Phil I use Prather silicone coupler "small size" to fit the header on my Mac 84......

Gill

 

[What up Dog]

Guys,

Going to try and run it this weekend. What is the best gasket ( seal ) between the motor and header ? Thanks Phil

Well have you ran the boat yet? I would like to know how it went,

Brian

 

[Philmunsterman]

Going to try and run it Friday. I'll try and get a few pics and video.

 

[What up Dog]

Going to try and run it Friday. I'll try and get a few pics and video.

Are you happy with the boat I sold you and the extra parts with it?

Brian

 

[Philmunsterman]

Brian,

I think we had a fair deal. Good price and super fast shipping. Almost everything we buy used takes a little work. We'll see how it runs tomorrow. Phil

 

[What up Dog]

Phil please let me know how it runs. If you take video please post or email me.

Brian

 

[Philmunsterman]

We had a great day at the Lake. Nice weather and light wind. I did get the Eagle in the water. It launched easy with a H30 prop but I kept having problems with the Exhaust leaking between the header and block so it would never get up on the pipe all the way. I need the correct gasket or seal, anyone know where I can find it ???

 

[ALLAN YUEN]

Look at your header was short tube . I plan to sell my header 10 degree long 4" with new o rings & spring $40.00+ $5.00 mail =$45.00 Are you interesting ? let me know thanks Allan

 

[Philmunsterman]

can you send me a pic of it ? [email protected]

 

[Andy Brown]

We have plenty of exhaust o rings in stock for the 45,67/80.

 

[Philmunsterman]

I don't think the header I have uses orings. Its smooth inside ?

 

[ALLAN YUEN]

can you send me a pic of it ? [email protected]

Hi Phil If you intersting? so send check to my address Let me know cheers Allan

 

[Andy Brown]

I don't think the header I have uses orings. Its smooth inside ?

I meant to say bushings. We have what you need Phil.