New Design & Build SSV 565 deep vee

[Darren Elson]

Well after many hrs wetsanding and polishing this build is now complete
Next job is start on the parting board and get it ready for moulding

 

[Blackout]

Awesome!

 

[Darren Elson]

Been awhile but finally got round to making the moulds
Hopefully have 1st hull done ready for building up and testing

 

[Darren Elson]

Nearly there
Moulds have been wetflatted and polished and started the coats of release wax so wont be long and will have the 1st hull out the moulds

 

[Darren Elson]

UPDATE
All waxed and a thin break in layup done ,came out quite nice LOL
Moulds cleaned and prepped for full layup and joined hull next week

 

[Darren Elson]

1st full layup hull out moulds .only had quick trim ,next is wet flat and polish and start prepping it for the build up

 

[Darren Elson]

All wetsanded and polished
Just awaiting on the hardware etc then start the building it up ready for testing

 

[Darren Elson]

Started on the build up
Hardware mounted on the transom ,Stainless vents on topdeck ,rear vents cut out and at the side of cockpit on exhaust side,grab handles made and fitted for easier launching and retrieval
Engine stringers cut,shaped and drilled to make install easier for the final build up

 

[Scott Miller]

Looks beautiful! Can't wait to see video of this boat tearing it up! Very nice work.

 

[Darren Elson]

Cheers scott
looking forward to seeing it on the water ,nervous aswell LOL just hoping for some good performance
Time will tell

 

[LuisNieves]

Darren that is one beautiful looking boat

 

[Darren Elson]

Cheers Luis
Hoping to have it finished in the next day or 2 ready for 1st race meeting this coming weekend ,should be interesting haha
Ill post some pics once completed

 

[Darren Elson]

All finished (minus last bits of vinyl) ,test fired and ready for the water this coming weekend at our next race meeting

 

[Darren Elson]

Well here it is 1st vid clip of maiden run of the concept vee from 1st race heat ,failed EZ starter beginning of 2nd heat meant i did race and cut the day short
Didnt hit full throttle and was running rich and with choppy water and windy conditions i was taking it easy get the feel for the boat and go from there
But overall a good 1st run need to do some adjustments on radio and more testing and see how it goes from there

https://youtu.be/mIzialTLJVE

 

[Darren Elson]

Part 2
https://youtu.be/WQVqXLM6BhY

 

[Steve P]

I am not sure where you are running but having the retrive boat out while boats are running is a BIG NO NO!! in the IMPBA

 

[Steven Bryant]

This is in the UK Steve, over hear OMRA and BMPRS race from 20 to 30 minutes heats which need to have a retrieval boat else no one would finish a race lol.

 

[Darren Elson]

Hi Steve thats how we race over here with race times from 15-30 min races
Drivers have to back off for rescue boat ,some dont always but then they are penalised and if anyone hits the rescue boat its immediate disqualification

 

[Steve P]

Darren / Steven,

Thank you for the explanation. It still seems a little risky to me. I have heard of races that last that long just did not realize that you went out during the race to retrive the dead ones.

How many laps do you run and how long is the course.

 

[Darren Elson]

No probs
BMPRS Course size varies at different venues, 30-50 laps depending again venue and heat time usually ,we tend to stay with 15 or 20 minute heat time