Hi Mike,
No, I didn't fall off the edge of the world. Lots of people would ask how the GSX 380 was coming and I kept telling them I was so close. I finally decided to keep my mouth shut and I'd talk once the boat was done!
It's official! I'm in the water!
I put the final touches on my GSX 380 last week and let it see the water yesterday to break in the motor (CMB Vac 45).
I am really pleased with how the boat handled, considering it's the first time on the water, pipe was conservative, and ran it rich. It didn't hurt having some skilled racers assisting me at the lake. Thanks Brian, Mike, Donnie and Jeff! Not to mention the people responding to my IW postings along the way, to Stu for all of his assistance, and the other club members that helped. I have learned alot this year!!
I ended up placing the fuel tanks in the front compartment on each side of the engine. I also placed the steering servo towards the rear of the boat closer to the rudder and mounted the engine to floor.
The boat's center of gravity ended up about 2.5 inches behind sponson, which I will be working on once the motor gets broken in. I thought I would work on this after I had a chance to see how the placement of the fuel tanks would effect the handling. I didn't see any problems as the tanks emptied, so far.
If I can figure out how to post a picture, I will post a picture of the inside.
Thanks Mike for a great boat! The assembly of the boat was a piece of cake, but for me being new, I have learned, there are alot of knowledgable and creative people that are more than willing to help other boaters.
Dan
