New Hydro almost ready for paint

[Mark Anderson]

Eric Bourlet's new hydro. A couple of details then paint.

 

[ALLAN YUEN]

Look Be Cool new style

 

[Lay26]

Nice ...an asymmetrical sponson design...is the rears that way as well? Tub looks really narrow.

 

[Mark Anderson]

The rears are symetrical. They have the same job to do, the fronts have very different jobs side to side. Originally the prototype had non trips on the left side only, but the current version does not .The tub is narrow and requires a custom mount.

 

[Lay26]

Will the mount be floor mounted like the twins?I'm curious how narrow did you go?

 

[Mark Anderson]

It bolts though the sides. The isolators run north-south

 

[Mark Anderson]

Tub is 4 3/8 outside

 

[Lay26]

Very nice innovation...keep us posted on the performance of this one

 

[Mark Anderson]

The performance is very good. In it's first race, the prototype won the NAMBA National championship in G-1 Hydro. This boat is an exact copy.

 

[Lay26]

How was the handling in the rough water conditions did it get out of shape at any time? Is it flighty or rock solid stable...if it won g1 its a beast...would like to see one run...

 

[Mark Anderson]

It is very stable and smooth on the water. Goes where you point it.

 

[ACTION JACKSON]

Very nice rigger & it's glass. Are these For sale.

 

[Mike Hughes]

yes they are. I know Mark has sold a couple already to some local guys. Might be a few left since he was building them in batches. He will chime in soon.

 

[Mark Anderson]

Of the current batch of 5, 3 are sold. Tub is glass, sponsons are wood/foam. If interested shoot me a PM.

 

[Randy Rapedius]

Looking forward to seeing some video of this boat in action.

 

[Buckshot]

Looks fantastic Mark!

 

[Mark Anderson]

Thanks Buckshot.
First operation complete on a batch of rudders this morning. Everything is made on manual machines. Lots of turning cranks!

 

[SayMikey]

Beautiful boat

 

[Terry Keeley]

Thanks Buckshot.
First operation complete on a batch of rudders this morning. Everything is made on manual machines. Lots of turning cranks!

I know what that's like, fun eh?

 

[Mark Anderson]

Terry
Not my favorite project, but nobody makes the rudder that I want. Every piece of hardware except the strut blade is custom for this boat. All hand cranked. Rudder blades are 6 operations with 4 fixtures.