Dasboatman
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Thanks for the input John - we appreciate it. I believe Phil built two MLB 8255 hulls - his and the U-55 Oberto. I haven't seen anything from Evansville, so guess they are still thrashing.
Structural weight instead of just lead has always worked for me. I have handled a lot of 1/8th scale boats over the years that the weight was no longer bonded where intended and was shifting around in the hull. THAT will complicate you day and give you all kinds of issues. I used a 1" speedy bore to remove lead from the sponson tips of my WOF Oberto after I moved the radio box forward and outboard of the engine before the 2010 NAMBA Nats.
***Note to self: If you lose control of the electric drill, the speedy bore tip will go right through top deck identifying your FUBAR to everyone until it's repainted - and it still isn't.***
Great numbers for 1/8th Scale, Sport 40 and Sport 20 - wish I were there. CHEERS !!! Bob
Structural weight instead of just lead has always worked for me. I have handled a lot of 1/8th scale boats over the years that the weight was no longer bonded where intended and was shifting around in the hull. THAT will complicate you day and give you all kinds of issues. I used a 1" speedy bore to remove lead from the sponson tips of my WOF Oberto after I moved the radio box forward and outboard of the engine before the 2010 NAMBA Nats.
***Note to self: If you lose control of the electric drill, the speedy bore tip will go right through top deck identifying your FUBAR to everyone until it's repainted - and it still isn't.***
Great numbers for 1/8th Scale, Sport 40 and Sport 20 - wish I were there. CHEERS !!! Bob
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