Whiplash build pictures

RodneyPierce · Dec 22, 2006

Hey fellas, well I was bummed that I didnt get my whiplash when i got home, came into the computer to check intl waters, and the door buzzer goes off. I answer it "Yes"....."Hello, its UPS" Im thinking ****, I didnt have anything shipped ups (was supposed to be coming usps) so went down stairs, signed for the package and noticed it was from blazer marine! SWEET, its my whiplash kit! Well to say the least, I couldnt wait to get started on it, so here are pics of where it is at right now. This is the nicest fitting, easiest assembling kit I have EVER seen! Great job Brian and family on this one bro! Below are the pics of the frame work, now ready for spruce strips, then epoxy and sheeting!

Marty Slater · Dec 22, 2006

sure looks fast all naked hope you can keep up

marty

Richard Dahlheimer · Dec 23, 2006

Marty Slater said:
sure looks fast all naked hope you can keep upmarty

Rodney, looks like you have a good start, to your new project. Yep, boats, and boat parts packages still make my day after all these years. Just an added benefit to our great hobby. Which OS are you going to use, in your Whiplash? Richard D

oldlugs · Dec 23, 2006

Beautiful kit! Please keep posting pics as you go; I'll be starting on one myself in a month or so.

Duane

RodneyPierce · Dec 23, 2006

Richard Dahlheimer said:
Marty Slater said:

sure looks fast all naked hope you can keep upmarty

Click to expand...

Rodney, looks like you have a good start, to your new project. Yep, boats, and boat parts packages still make my day after all these years. Just an added benefit to our great hobby. Which OS are you going to use, in your Whiplash? Richard D

Yep, sure does make the day eh? I was thinking of just buying the OS .21 RG-M. It is like 135.00 from tower, and im looking for a budget minded motor. I dont have cash to put a 350.00 novarossi or mac or cmb in it, so the OS is about my only other option for a budjet motor I do belive? Anyhow, fill me in if there are others in this catagory, with likewise or better performance! Thanks guys, Rodney

SayMikey · Dec 23, 2006

RodneyPierce said:
Richard Dahlheimer said:

Marty Slater said:

sure looks fast all naked hope you can keep upmarty

Click to expand...

Rodney, looks like you have a good start, to your new project. Yep, boats, and boat parts packages still make my day after all these years. Just an added benefit to our great hobby. Which OS are you going to use, in your Whiplash? Richard D

Click to expand...

Yep, sure does make the day eh? I was thinking of just buying the OS .21 RG-M. It is like 135.00 from tower, and im looking for a budget minded motor. I dont have cash to put a 350.00 novarossi or mac or cmb in it, so the OS is about my only other option for a budjet motor I do belive? Anyhow, fill me in if there are others in this catagory, with likewise or better performance! Thanks guys, Rodney

After seeing how nice it looks i just had to get one ordered hope to be running it this spring in the series.....Mikey

piper_chuck · Dec 23, 2006

RodneyPierce said:
Yep, sure does make the day eh? I was thinking of just buying the OS .21 RG-M. It is like 135.00 from tower, and im looking for a budget minded motor. I dont have cash to put a 350.00 novarossi or mac or cmb in it, so the OS is about my only other option for a budjet motor I do belive? Anyhow, fill me in if there are others in this catagory, with likewise or better performance! Thanks guys, Rodney

OPS makes one that looks like it costs a bit more, but comes with the pipe, so it ends up about the same price. You can see the prices at the Aeromarine web site.

Brian Blazer · Dec 23, 2006

Rodney,

Looks great so far! Keep up the good work, and thanks for posting the build process.

Brian

warlokboats · Dec 23, 2006

looks good!!! i built one of brians sport 40's. great craftsmanship and design work by brian. goes together just like it should.

jon

RodneyPierce · Dec 23, 2006

Here was the progress tonight guys, didnt work on it as long as I did last nite. I put the spruce strips in tonight, and got the bottom sheeting on, with one piece on each side of the sponson sheeting. Enjoy fellas:

Roxyflash · Dec 24, 2006

Rodney seems like a waste to install a sport motor in a race hull.Im sure by the time your ready to install a engine you will find a better engine.Theres alot of used engines out there im sure someone will step up with a great deal for you.Looks great so far.

raceboats4 · Dec 27, 2006

hey rodney

that will be fun this summer qd powered gas whip against the 20 nitro lol just kidding get ahold of me when u go to martys to build tom kennedy 319 . 378 . 3179

Marty Slater · Dec 27, 2006

hay Tom come on by

Marty

shoboat · Dec 31, 2006

Rodney,

When you get her done give me a shout, I may have a motor option for you.

Happy New Year,

Mark Sholund

Marty Slater · Jan 2, 2007

Any NEW pictures yet Rodney

and speeking of pictures please bring your camera over some time so you can post some for me

thanks buddy

Marty

RodneyPierce · Jan 2, 2007

sure thing marty, just got done taking pics. Here she is fellas, went over to marty's yesterday and finished sheeting the sponsons, and geting the nose put together the way it shoudl be. Also added the hardwood blocks on the sides there, and finish epoxied the entire inside of the boat. Coming along, now get the hardware, and it will be ready for the top sheeting!

Brian Blazer · Jan 2, 2007

Looks good. What type of epoxy did you use? It looks a little thick. The nose blocks should have been put on after the top deck is put on. You can probably make it work though.

Good job.

Brian

RodneyPierce · Jan 2, 2007

Brian Blazer said:
Looks good. What type of epoxy did you use? It looks a little thick. The nose blocks should have been put on after the top deck is put on. You can probably make it work though.
Good job.

Brian

Its made by hangar, I think it looks so thick because it is finish epoxy, and I think the shine makes it looke thicker then it really is. I did apply it abit heavier around the joints, but its not very heavy in the rest of it. Also, I figured I would overlap the top sheeting onto the nose blocks, then sand it down to a smooth transition, I dont see why this wont work? Brian, is there a reason for the particular sequence. I read through the instructions, and didnt see anywhere that it told me when to put them on, so I wasnt sure. Perhaps I just overlooked it. Anyhow, I will make it work regardless. I know I know, let me hear it for not using west systems :lol:

shoboat · Jan 2, 2007

Rodney,

West is too thick,try MAS finish epoxy. Looks Good!

Mark Sholund

RodneyPierce · Jan 2, 2007

shoboat said:
Rodney,
West is too thick,try MAS finish epoxy. Looks Good!

Mark Sholund

Thanks Mark, appreciate it bro! Also, did yah get my PM I sent yah, or is that a surprise

h34r:

Whiplash build pictures

Help Support Intlwaters:

Well-Known Member

Well-Known Member

Well-Known Member

Well-Known Member

Well-Known Member

Well-Known Member

Well-Known Member

Well-Known Member

Well-Known Member

Well-Known Member

Well-Known Member

Member

Well-Known Member

Well-Known Member

Well-Known Member

Well-Known Member

Well-Known Member

Well-Known Member

Well-Known Member

Well-Known Member

Similar threads

Join the conversation!

Join today and get all the highlights of this community direct to your inbox. It's FREE!