Whip .21, maybe not square... questions

[anthony_marquart]

I have this Whip .21.. Working on it and I noticed something. When sitting flat on the table, on the sponson TE's, if I put the transom on the table, the right side looking from the rear, is off the table .25 in.. How bad is this? Should I even continue?

Thanks

 

[RodneyPierce]

yeah, thats SUPER twisted..... The chances of that boat running well are pretty slim IMHO.

 

[Mike Starrett]

I have this Whip .21.. Working on it and I noticed something. When sitting flat on the table, on the sponson TE's, if I put the transom on the table, the right side looking from the rear, is off the table .25 in.. How bad is this? Should I even continue?

Thanks

You probably need to determine where the twist is. It's likely in the back half of the boat. Is all the sheeting on the boat? Is it sealed inside and out? You might b e able to get some or all of it out. I've seen some pretty crooked Whips still run well.

 

[LarryConrad]

Is it built or are you still in the building process? The transom won't be in the water when the boat is on plane. If you shim the sponson boom tubes on an outrigger differently from side to side the rear of the boat won't sit flat either.

 

[Duck899]

Might be ok as you are actually loading the left sponson more if you consider the back end will be straight. Won't need as much weight in the left sponson if it is required at all. Probably might be able to get some twist out but over time it will always creep back at some point.....

 

[dave roach]

If it is not sealed inside with exopy go ahead and sealthe inside and than weight it down

If the boat isn;t sheeted I would weight it down and put the decks on.Be sure to put foam in it.

Dave Roach

 

[RodneyPierce]

guys, Im pretty sure this boat is already built.....

 

[dave roach]

Rodney

If you are right than thats a big problem.

Dave Roach

 

[Mike Hughes]

I agree. A sport boat carries the air trapped under the boat to the back end giving it lift. If it is twisted, then you will have more air spilling out one side than the other. This will twist the boat even more when running on plane. Causing a porposing effect. Not good. Nothing to fix that problem but ripping off the sheeting and doing it right.

Mike

 

[Duck899]

I agree. A sport boat carries the air trapped under the boat to the back end giving it lift. If it is twisted, then you will have more air spilling out one side than the other. This will twist the boat even more when running on plane. Causing a porposing effect. Not good. Nothing to fix that problem but ripping off the sheeting and doing it right.

Mike

Or, flog it on EBAY.....

 

[anthony_marquart]

Well,.. Mark this up as a lesson learned.. I probably will sell it off on ebay... and won't say it's dead straight... Besides that twist,.. it's built amazingly well built... but yes.// built and sealed already...

Oh well...

 

[longballlumber]

Been there, done that.... I WILL NOT be buying anymore "built" wood hulls unless

#1 - I personally know the individual

#2 - I have the ability to see/hold the boat and make sure it's square.

Trust me when I tell you Anthony your not the only one this has happen to before. Sorry Dude!

Later,

Mike

 

[anthony_marquart]

After a better look. The right side of the boat, looking from the rear, is 1/8 higher that the other side. Is this really that much?

Should I build it or sell it? or try to trade it for a decent .12 motor!

 

[anthony_marquart]

Hey guys,.. please respond on the 1/8 inch of twist... I need to make a descion on it...

 

[Mike Starrett]

How bad do you want a Whip? Seems to me, this is your decision...

 

[RodneyPierce]

Mike has hit it perfectly. Its your call. I like my boats flat and straight.

 

[Duck899]

Mike has hit it perfectly. Its your call. I like my boats flat and straight.

After a year of running and getting wet, sometimes boats will twist anyway. Why not add an extra 1/8" running pad to the right sponson to straighten it out?

 

[Jay Skutle]

that's why I build mine with a jig, only way to make a wood boat in my opinion...

maybe I can rent my whiplash jig out for some extra cash??!!

Jay

 

[Thomas Hulbert]

that's why I build mine with a jig, only way to make a wood boat in my opinion...

maybe I can rent my whiplash jig out for some extra cash??!!

Jay

Thaught they came with a jig..

Mine did when they first came out.

 

[dave roach]

You could add a 1/8 on the botom of that sponson to get it flat.The back end isn't in the water when it is running.

dave Roach