Another Max Cat build

[Vince Fantauzzi]

I've decided to add a gas cat to my fleet. Had plans printed to 48" scale and plan to run a Zen 26 stock in it. One change I made in the plans is eliminated the 14° slant of the transom to a conventional 90⁰, for simplicity of ready available hardware.

A couple of pics of progress.

 

[RobertDoak]

This is going to be a nice build...

 

[Vince Fantauzzi]

Attaching the stringers. The plan templates are dead on. Everything lining up perfectly

 

[henkie]

Here's the original build from the designer
http://www.xtremercboats.com/phpBB/viewtopic.php?f=3&t=13069&hilit=maxcatHe had a flip with some damage and by the repair he made some changes to the bottom. They are on te last pages of his build. Boat handles very smooth

 

[RobertDoak]

I came across that the other day doing research on this boat...and went through every page....although I cant read the info in each post...the pics say a lot...it sure is a sweet looking boat

 

[Vince Fantauzzi]

Here's the original build from the designer
http://www.xtremercboats.com/phpBB/viewtopic.php?f=3&t=13069&hilit=maxcatHe had a flip with some damage and by the repair he made some changes to the bottom. They are on te last pages of his build. Boat handles very smooth

Ty for the link.

 

[Vince Fantauzzi]

After reviewing the build link provided by henkie, I've decided to change the profile of the bottom sheeting to V shape. The curving of the 1/16 birch ply is proving challenging, especially at the prow when the curve is compounded. It would probably involve a couple of release cuts...or something.

 

[RobertDoak]

A simple shallow v cut down the center should work with no problem.....start with a paper template for a pattern

 

[Vince Fantauzzi]

Progress.

 

[RobertDoak]

Holy smoke...that build is progressing very well...looking Good..

 

[Vince Fantauzzi]

Thanks...being retired gives me lots of time for my hobby.

 

[RobertDoak]

Ok..

 

[henkie]

Very nice build. Iff you got qeustions i can answer them.

 

[Vince Fantauzzi]

Very nice build. Iff you got qeustions i can answer them.

Hey, thx...I was thinking of using expanding spray foam to fill the areas between bulkheads 1 through 4. Just wondering if anyone has used this stuff, if so, any issues? And would it provide enough flotation.
Thx
Vince

 

[Rudy Formanek]

Most people regret using spray foam, it seems it doesn't stop expanding and will pop sheeting months later.

 

[Mark Simmons]

Have you thought about using empty plastic bottles like pop bottles for water bottles then and cheapest water bottles are now you can crush him down a little bit put the caps on them and they provide really good flirtation

 

[Vince Fantauzzi]

I might use pool noodles.
Vince

 

[Ray Sametz]

I might use pool noodles.
Vince

If you use pool noodles, wherever you cut them, heat with a torch or heat gun to reseal the surface. Stops water absorbing.

 

[XtremeRcBoats]

if you want to use foam, use 2K foam with closed cells, otherwise it will also absorb water.

 

[henkie]

Don't use foam. there's enough room for poolnoodle's.