ML Boatworks T-4

michael winter · Sep 19, 2012

Wayne, Yes the wall thickness is .060. It is a little pricey I guess for a 12" length, but I did not want to deal with a seam in the tube. I think if this was in a full length turbine tube, like the Winston, it may be a on the heavy side. I took off almost .010 on my lathe to get the big scratches out. I realize there are better ways to make these, but for this boat and due to how much of the inside of the tube is visible, this is what I went with. Even with the rear wings on, it still balances about 1" behind the sponson transom.

Mike

Wayne Johnstone · Sep 19, 2012

Is that were the COG should be (around turn fin area) or a bit further forward?

michael winter · Sep 22, 2012

With all the batteries and motor, etc. in, it balances right on the sponson heel. Overall, it is to me, a bit on the heavy side. Haven't got an actual weight at this point but there is a lot of wood in this beast.

Made some progress over the last few evenings. Wing / vertical mounted. Now to finish off the tiplets, build the cockpit and compartment lid. A little more finish work and will be time for wood seal and epoxy primer.

Mike Luszcz · Oct 2, 2012

Looks great, wish you had put this in the sport and scale hydroplane section. I think a lot of people don't see it here. Mike

michael winter · Oct 2, 2012

Could be right Mike, but it is a true FE hydro

Got my new Castle 8s/240HV today, so will be able to complete the powerplant/radio install. Lots of sanding here and there yet and it will be ready for primer and color.

Mike