VinceRados
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How do you guys attach the hatch to the hull? I've seen the o ring method but it would be a shame to use it on boats that look this nice. I would like a "cleaner" look.
I will post pics tomorrow evening and describe what and how I have done it and whyWill they create a gap? Post pics if you could please
I agree - the first 7 heats on my new Backlash the cowl came off 4 times causing a DNF each time. I am back using O ringsWhen using maginets, you should use alignment pins. I make mine out of 1/16 piano wire. The cowl will slide L and R and pop off. Maginets are good at attracting but not side load.
I use nylon screws to hold all the wings together.Since mounting brackets have to be used. Has anyone ever used nylon screws? Or is that a bad idea?
My 2000 Elam is the same way, nylon screws hold the tails to the mounts and the wing to the tails. As far as using nylon screws to hold on a cowl or hatch, it's not practical unless you're running an electric boat as nitro and gas only have 2.5 minutes to be started and on the water so you don't have time to start the motor, install and screw down the hatch/cowl. This is even more of an issue if the motor is being stubborn and hard to start. It could also be an issue if the screw head strips or the screw breaksI use nylon screws to hold all the wings together.Since mounting brackets have to be used. Has anyone ever used nylon screws? Or is that a bad idea?
Mine has a metal screw through the inner face of each upright, just below the wing, which goes through a tie down and is fastened to a clevis at the top and a ball link at the transom. The ball link allows the brace to break free in the event of blow over or collision.Since we're on the topic of rear wings. Do you guys use nylon screws for the top portion of the aluminum tube brace that runs from the transom up to the top inside of the wings? And stainless screws to attach the aluminum tubes to the transom?
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