Who likes Carbon Fiber

[Kevin Krogness]

Finally got carbon xpress about done. Had her finished 2 years ago but decided to re-rig and add a 3rd channel!! And cut some weight.

Still didn't get the wire drive in but Maybe next time... Just waiting on a tank from Walt and some different boom tubes clamps.

Not sure on weight of tank but probably right around my 2lb goal

Opinions on the cowl. Keep it or toss? Figured in the case of over cooling it might help....

 

[Samuel Hagan JR]

Keep the cowl. It's different and awesome looking.

 

[Butch Londrigan]

Great work Kevin. Like the carbon.

 

[Kevin Krogness]

How about Kevlar!!! Might start a 21 at some point,, the tubs need finishing and probably out of time. By the time I cut them up probably to short to do a 45

Thanks fellas

 

[KenOlvis]

Coolbeans sir

Looks ready to to hit the water (tail up!)

 

[Chris Wood]

Like the boat

Toss the cowl

That is just me though

 

[mike walker]

Coool !

 

[Hammerhead]

They pipe is on the wrong side Kevin! Now you have to start over!

 

[Hammerhead]

Looks awesome Kevin! Looking forward to some vids in the near future.

Marty

 

[Kevin Krogness]

Thanks Marty, if it's warm out next week hopefully video will follow!!! I grabbed one of the OS needles you recommend to try out. Now I'm working on my starter box setup and wait for warm weather

Never was a big fan of nitro and oil blowing all over my hand and arm ,,, I'll keep it on the wrong/right side

 

[Kevin Krogness]

Like the boat

Toss the cowl

That is just me though

I guess you could call it the thong cowl! Still not sure what I think. Probably should take some of the head fins off or narrow them up.

 

[Ken Retallick]

Nice! Ive always ran my pipe on the 'wrong' side, works for me!

 

[Kevin Krogness]

If I'm lucky I get to play a round of golf and throw the boat in the water tomorrow!!! Will see how windy it is an go from there

 

[Kevin Krogness]

Ran the little gem today, need to take the fins down more or just run with the button. Had a hard time getting engine up to temp. I'm sure the carbon pipe didn't help.

Now to wait for warmer weather... Although tomorrow is supposed to be 70!!

Just need to order parts, tweak a few things and she will be ready for the summer!!!

 

[shoboat]

Kevin,

Give me a call today, I have an idea for you.

Best time is from : 8:00 AM til 8:00 PM EST.

Thanks,

Mark Sholund

231-590-3023

Or email at: [email protected]

 

[Kevin Krogness]

Added some more carbon to the collection. Raptor 12 pipe from Brian Bauss,, looks bad a** next trip to the pond is prop and pipe testing.

Cut the fins down more for less cooling and more fuel and Some Sholund specials strapped to the back I'll see if I can get her up to temp!!

Might make a run for the border, Ricks hobby farm here I come on the next warm day

 

[Kevin Krogness]

Wind....... Wrecks everything

 

[shoboat]

Kevin,

I am waiting the wind out till 7:00 PM.

Hopefully she will cooperate (Mother Nature).

Trying some new propellers on the 21 Hydro.

2014 with a H-7 profile, 1815 w/17 degrees of rake,

1650, and a 1817 w/20 degrees of rake.

Should Be Fun,

Mark Sholund

 

[Kevin Krogness]

Sounds fun!!! I brought 2 of my little helpers with so not sure how much longer the 4 and 8 year old girls can take it. Hope the wind shuts down for you

 

[Kevin Krogness]

Kids patiently waited and the wind stopped,,, will have some video up shortly