suntugXX1

Started by alberto
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#4

suntugXX1

HI Alberto
Concrete has been used in full sized vessels, some hulls were even made of concrete.
Whilst feasible it is rather permanent once poured so you will always have a heavy model to move.
Lead on the other hand can be removed so making transport much easier, plus there will be less chance of damaging fittings with a light weight boat.
As you already have a supply of lead I suggest you build some ballast boxes in the hull bottom and make a note of the lead required in each box to save faffing around at the lakeside adjusting trim 😀
Live long and prosper

Dave
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#3

suntugXX1

Stick with lead, its denser and so heavier for the same volume.

Ian
#2

suntugXX1

Never heard of anyone using concrete in a model boat, but that doesn't mean no one has.
I would stick to your old fishing weights Alberto

Alan
#1

suntugXX1

how much ballast Is needed for the one metre sun tug. when I know I am thinking of using concrete,have you any experience using this or would It be better using my old lead fishing weights.

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