Kevlar and CF over foam Tunnel project

[wswatzell]

how about the "Hornet" goes with the black & yellow theme.

 

[Slideblues]

Thought this was catchy ;D

 

[DaddySundown]

BLACKHAWK

 

[GTR]

Hi MikeP

Don't know about the name for the boat but I think you should change your handle to the CompositeKid. Sort of gunfighter style.

You could try Quick ETA-1 (Quick Exotic Tunnel Attack - 1)

GT ;D

ps. & I thought your woodworking skills were 1st class.

I'd almost be afraid to run this for it getting scratched.

 

[ClayGlover]

that's a cool thing about being the boat's builder, if it does get whacked, it assume it wouldn't be a total mission to repair it?

totally awesome mike! you make it look as if us mortals could do it ;D

 

[CySlyde]

so when are you planning on getting it a little wet? really interested to see how it does.

 

[MikeP]

Arrg! working on the chin piece, not my favorite part but I got it finished tonight. It wont be long now.

Not much time left, it's snowing in the mountians already.

-MikeP

 

[Kris Flynn]

Hey Mike,

You do know that we are just getting into summer over here...

You should't let it go to waist over your chilly winters ;D

Oh and when will you start taking orders on the cowl or a full boat?

Kris

 

[tunneldave]

Mike, Here is a way to add color to your great projects. Have you seen the Carbon/Kevlar Hybrid products?

http://www.shopmaninc.com/hybrids.html

Dave

 

[MikeP]

Dave,

Thanks for the link to the hybrid they have a really good price on it. It's almost half the price I have seen from other places.

-MikeP

 

[MikeP]

After finishing the chin piece the usual way, foam core with chin glued to the foam on the inside of the cowl.

I filled the bottom with epoxy and layed a piece of cloth on the bottom then stuck it down on the mylar.

I am thinking a real sponsor name would be cool. I am going to send some emails to some places I buy from and see if they are interested in supplying the graphics.

Carbcom.com

Aerospace Composites

-MikeP

 

[MikeP]

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[wswatzell]

looks like a great fit! You should be really close to getting her wet now!

 

[MikeP]

Yep, just need to finish the cockpit. I will be tossing it in next weekend.

Finished weight is 4 lbs. 3oz. How does the weight compare to wood hulls?

CG is at 8" guess I will need to add a few oz's to the front.

-MikeP

 

[MikeP]

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[Slideblues]

He,He,He,

Mike thats what the V2 weight was with 1 1/2 oz. on each sponson tip 8)

What props ya gonna try first?

Gene ;D

 

[MikeP]

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[MikeP]

Gene, can't go wrong with a x440. I will stick with that for a while then get some tips from IW outboard forum. ;D

-MikeP

 

[Slideblues]

Thats a neat little silencer on your pipe, where is that from?

Yep the X-440 is hard ta beat for first runs and dialins

Gene ;D

 

[wswatzell]

WOW!!!! WHAT A COOL LOOKING TUNNEL!!!! I CAN'T WAIT UNTIL YOU RUN IT!!