Recent content by Dave Larocque

I'm sorry for your loss. I've lived long enough to have lost quite a few friends. I find what helps me the most is to re-live the times you've had in the past. This person has strongly impacted your life in a positive way. If I can have that effect on someone, then I feel my life has been...

Hi Bob, Sorry for the delay in getting back to you, it was a busy family week. Rick and I sheeted the sponson bottoms with 1/16" plywood and then used carbon fiber to add strength. I know I'll have to add weight to the tips so we reinforced the wing at the cowl front with carbon rod to stiffen...

Harvey, Thanks. That's exactly the type of info I'm looking for. Much appreciated and I may hit you up for more as I progress. Again, Thanks. Dave.

I'm about half way through building an ML 171 gas scale hull. I'm hearing some folks are having issues getting the CG to 1.5" to 2" behind the sponson rears. I'm wondering where builders are setting their engines? Are you guys leaving the manual starter on the engine or opting for a geezer...