My New ML Boatworks Sport-20 build

[FloridaScaleBoater]

Have been asked by a few for some pics,

So here they are, please visit my ShutterFly site http://ricksrcstuff.shutterfly.com/pictures/115

Let me know what you'all think

 

[RodneyPierce]

Looks real good Rick! Getting rid of the step in the front there?

 

[HOTWATER]

Nice! Are you going to add any more foam to the sponsons? Just curious as I am building one too...

-Kent

 

[FloridaScaleBoater]

Yeh Rodney,, If the step had been the other direction, I woulda gone with it,,, just didn't make sence to me..

Kent, I had thought about adding more,, but I think that's gonna be it. Are you building yours nitro or electric?

 

[HOTWATER]

Rick, I am building mine for FE...

Are you going to be using one of Mr. Tyndall's fins? I have one on order with him...was thinking about adding an 1/8" peice of alum. to the inside of the rear sponson former so it can be drilled and tapped for mounting screws for the fin bracket....how are you mounting your fin?

Thanks,

Kent

 

[kcvnd]

Rick what foam are you using there? I am looking for some Klegecell but I can't seem to find a source. Thanks

 

[Mike Luszcz]

Rick, the build looks like its going well. I will finally receive the next batch of kits tomorrow so i can start the build/ instruction manual. I will say however, it is sad to see you removed one of the most valuable design features from the kit. While i think the boat will still perform fine with the many other aspects that keep the boat stable, that was a very important item! If you or anyone would like to know why, feel free to pm or call me at (252) 717-6282. Keep the pics coming! Mike

 

[hugh hargett]

Have been asked by a few for some pics,

So here they are, please visit my ShutterFly site http://ricksrcstuff....om/pictures/115

Let me know what you'all think

Hows it look?GREAT.

 

[FloridaScaleBoater]

Rick, I am building mine for FE...

Are you going to be using one of Mr. Tyndall's fins? I have one on order with him...was thinking about adding an 1/8" peice of alum. to the inside of the rear sponson former so it can be drilled and tapped for mounting screws for the fin bracket....how are you mounting your fin?

Thanks,

Kent

Kent,,, did you get Mike L's picture tutorial for the build?

He added a piece of aluminum to the inside of the STBD sponson bulkhead for that purpose,, I'm planning to do the same!

Have done it in the past, and works great.

Have also done this for mounting the rudder, made a small backing plate on the inside of the transom, to spread the load of the rudder.

 

[FloridaScaleBoater]

Rick what foam are you using there? I am looking for some Klegecell but I can't seem to find a source. Thanks

Kevin;

It is Dow Corning insulation foam, You can get up to 2" thick from Home Depot,, Find a insulation contractor you can get up to 4"

it is nice & dense, (really light) and works real easy

Kevin, I think this is the stuff

http://building.dow.com/na/en/products/insulation/squareedge.htm

The PDF file say's up to 4" thick

 

[LarryConrad]

Rick, is you boat going to be nitro or electric?

 

[FloridaScaleBoater]

Rick, is you boat going to be nitro or electric?

Will be Nitro,,, CMB RSV07

 

[LarryConrad]

Rick, is you boat going to be nitro or electric?

Will be Nitro,,, CMB RSV07

Cool! I'm interested to see how you setup your engine mount and radio box.

 

[Mike Luszcz]

An instruction manual has been started over on OSE:

http://forums.offshoreelectrics.com/showthread.php?32580-ML-Boatworks-Sport-12-20-20L-and-40-Hydroplane-Online-Instruction-manual

 

[FloridaScaleBoater]

I have done just a little more work,,, been going slow lately

please have a look here

http://ricksrcstuff.shutterfly.com/pictures/115

 

[Bert Dygert]

Rick, I like your set-up. I am waiting for my sport 40 hull to be built. Your set-up is very close to how I thought to set the boat up in head( don't have the hull yet). I will run a twin fuel tank set-up center around the motor. I plan a on using an AA45 and CMB VAC for the power plant.

I like your engine mount. I would like to use that same style mount, is that a custom mount. Can it be purchased? Any ifo would be helpful. Right know I don't have time to machine up an engine mount.

Keep up the great work.

Bert Dygert

 

[FloridaScaleBoater]

Hey Bert;

Thanks for the kind words,

The mount started out as a standard type 21 mount (this one was an RPM mount)

I replaced the side mount rails with structural angle aluminum I just cut out on the band saw, and dressed up on the belt sander,

I don't have any "machining" tools either.

 

[Mike Luszcz]

You got it on the water yet Rick!!! Mike

 

[FloridaScaleBoater]

You got it on the water yet Rick!!! Mike

You must be kidding!!!! Things have been a little slow for me in the shop lately...

I did actually mount the FWD radio box last night, made & mounted the steering servo also..

Moving along,, just slowly

 

[henkie]

Any update's ??