Build thread: Cozy F1 T800 33" tunnel

[Grimracer]

I have found all the notching to be more of a detriment to a build. The exposed end grain makes a TON MORE sealing responsibility to keep the boat from water damage. I now try to minimize it.

Looks like a fun build

Grim

 

[Dirk Jan Cozy]

Thank you for your feedback Grimracer. I can image that, and it's something to keep in mind. I always fully glass my boats, so that will seal the hull.

 

[Mark Poole ModVP]

The boat handles and turns very well even without stumble pads!

 

[Dirk Jan Cozy]

I made some progress with the kit build.

I made a carbon cowl on my mold.



I glued the sponson ribs and clipped the sponsons to the tunnel. The shape is becoming visible!

 

[Dirk Jan Cozy]

I made some progress on the kit build. I started assembling the sponsons, sealed the tunnel with epoxy, and I made a carbon cowl.



Here's the build video, part 2:

 

[HTV Boats]

Very nice looking build. A quick word of caution on carbon cowl. Make sure your antennae isn't enclosed. I found out the hard way with a boat 20 feet up on the bank.
Mic

 

[Dirk Jan Cozy]

Thank you for the advice. I was aware of that and I inserted a glass section into my carbon hatch (front one).