Started this about a week ago after acquiring circa 10 years prior . Really nice and easy build this one from
Early 1970s . I’m planning to run a brushed 540 on 8.4 - -16.8v . It’s only 28” so will scoot with that .
Currently at the glassing stage using west system 105 epoxy.
Also thinking of painting it in period correct 1970 gulf livery like the old ford race cars .
There isn’t much info available on these boats so they must be pretty rare .
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Started this about a week ago after acquiring circa 10 years prior . Really nice and easy build this one from
Early 1970s . I’m planning to run a brushed 540 on 8.4 - -16.8v . It’s only 28” so will scoot with that .
Currently at the glassing stage using west system 105 epoxy.
Also thinking of painting it in period correct 1970 gulf livery like the old ford race cars .
There isn’t much info available on these boats so they must be pretty rare .
Putting the deck on I realised this boat has an open top for a glow engine . As I’m using electric I need to cut out a new hatch without the hole .
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No matter what I do I always end up
With uneven surfaces and I have to do a tonne of fairing once it sets .
Sides went on today as did the deck which differentiated from the plan slightly as I don’t need an open cockpit for the engine .
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No matter what I do I always end up
With uneven surfaces and I have to do a tonne of fairing once it sets .
Sides went on today as did the deck which differentiated from the plan slightly as I don’t need an open cockpit for the engine .
Will
No worries usps first class "slow-boat" international isn't so expensive. Will check anyway.