ML Boatworks GM-480 Gas Race Mono glass hull design has begun

[henkie]

And now we are waiting for the wood kit.

 

[Mike Luszcz]

I have had to build another test hull for myself to be done. I should finish the rigging this week hopefully. Sorry for the delays on this.

 

[Mike Luszcz]

Here are some photos. Black Cherry gel cost, white splatter. More very soon.

 

[Wasted wages]

looking good Mike!

 

[Chris Kurtz]

Sweet Mike.

 

[Mike Luszcz]

Got a lot done over the last couple of days. Here are some pics:

 

[Mike Luszcz]

 

[ACTION JACKSON]

When can I buy one. Will this Handel a mod 30 cc motor

 

[Mike Luszcz]

As soon as I make laps with this one, they will go up on the website for sale. While it runs really great in FE form, I have to be sure what I am selling works as a gas platform. This is a huge step for me going into the gas race mono market, and I want to make sure it can compete with the best. Yes, it is designed for stock and mod 30, and due to the low weight, I suspect a mod 26 would work too.

 

[Mike Luszcz]

Wont be long now, awaiting some prop choices, and gotta find some klotz oil, and ready to begin breaking it in! Here are some final photos before testing begins. I need to add an antenna tube and switch, but other than that, I think it is ready to go. The final RTR weight, minus only fuel is 13lbs, 0 oz..I was shooting for 13 lbs, 8oz, and did better! haha. Also, the current COG fell right on 33% with no lead or anything extra, so very happy with that as well. More soon! Mike

 

[ACTION JACKSON]

I will buy your boat because of your meticulous workmanship. I hope your test is very positive. My question is would you be thinking of blending in a air scooped top cover like the enclosed off shore boats to keep from being washed out by other boat.

 

[MitchReis]

Wont be long now, awaiting some prop choices, and gotta find some klotz oil, and ready to begin breaking it in! Here are some final photos before testing begins. I need to add an antenna tube and switch, but other than that, I think it is ready to go. The final RTR weight, minus only fuel is 13lbs, 0 oz..I was shooting for 13 lbs, 8oz, and did better! haha. Also, the current COG fell right on 33% with no lead or anything extra, so very happy with that as well. More soon! Mike

Very nice boat. Can’t wait to hear how it performs.

 

[Wasted wages]

Mike,
What type of water lines and thru hull fittings are those ?
Is the hose good for gas / nitro ?

Boat is looking really good !!

 

[Mike Luszcz]

Well, the crew came through today, and tested the has mono. I am so happy to see what this video showed. Quickdraw 30.5 engine. They said it seemed in the upper 60's, and I believe it. Enjoy, Mike

 

[ACTION JACKSON]

Mike the boat looks really good on the water. I would like to see some tight down on the buoys turn tests along with some rough water runs if at all possible. I would appreciate that very much. Just asking. I'm waiting for your complete testing. Thanks.

 

[Eddie t]

Mike the boat looks really good on the water. I would like to see some tight down on the buoys turn tests along with some rough water runs if at all possible. I would appreciate that very much. Just asking. I'm waiting for your complete testing. Thanks.

All that will be done..the boat runs great on buoys..and i can't control water lol..but more is comming.. not bad for off bench to the water.. boat drives smooth

 

[Mike Luszcz]

As Eddie said, all in due time. It was probably the first windless day in NC in two months. It was also the very first day the gas version/ Eddies hull, has ever been in the water. Probably gonna need several days to get use to its handling characteristics vs any other hull he has run along the way. I have plenty of them to build for other customers already to keep me busy now anyways till you are ready for one! MIke

 

[Mike Luszcz]

Got mine fired up to start the break in process last night...

 

[ACTION JACKSON]

Thanks for feedback Mike. Who makes the hardware & are you going to sell with boat. What prop did you use on either boat. Thanks.

 

[Eddie t]

Thanks for feedback Mike. Who makes the hardware & are you going to sell with boat. What prop did you use on either boat. Thanks.

All Hardware is Speedmaster also the tfl hardware will work props I tried a few different versions of my 7016 all work good turm fins came from zippkits. Ill be trying diffrent styles just to see if one better over the other