custom built catarmaran
01-22-2008, 12:36 AM
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RE: custom built catarmaran
Cat will be ready around june for production the vee later in year
Will post more vee picks at later date maybe it own posting
Will post more vee picks at later date maybe it own posting
01-22-2008, 02:10 AM
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RE: custom built catarmaran
I have the epoxy thats needed and the carbon fiber cloth. Just let me know when your FG orders are done and you have some spare time.
01-23-2008, 07:58 PM
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RE: custom built catarmaran
cheers will do but will use my own epoxy i have a special epoxy system that works with purpose made clear epoxy gelcoat
01-31-2008, 09:43 PM
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RE: custom built catarmaran
has anyone got a better idea for engine rails instead of wooden ones im thinking if making composite engine rails let me know of any ideas guys
02-01-2008, 05:33 PM
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RE: custom built catarmaran
i can get them the same weight as birch stringers but stronger just seeing if anyone has tried different from wood
02-02-2008, 11:32 AM
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RE: custom built catarmaran
most people use wood because its cheap and easy,but there are people who have used carbon fibre sheet i guess thats what you have in mind?.
02-02-2008, 10:17 PM
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RE: custom built catarmaran
What i have in mind is an engine mount that is made of glass that goes in like an internal liner will incorperate radio box engine bearers an fuel tank tub mabe even complete fibreglass tank all in one piece best part is it will be removable as a complete power module to swap from boat to boat
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RE: custom built catarmaran
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What i have in mind is an engine mount that is made of glass that goes in like an internal liner will incorperate radio box engine bearers an fuel tank tub mabe even complete fibreglass tank all in one piece best part is it will be removable as a complete power module to swap from boat to boat
What i have in mind is an engine mount that is made of glass that goes in like an internal liner will incorperate radio box engine bearers an fuel tank tub mabe even complete fibreglass tank all in one piece best part is it will be removable as a complete power module to swap from boat to boat
.Ive thought about similar ideas myself but never got any further than thinking ,good to see someone coming up with new ideas and using them good luck with it.i did see a similar idea somewhere before but not on the scale your planning it was just for the motor itself and wasnt removable either.
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RE: custom built catarmaran
Onboard engineering tub almost finished will post pics soon
Will suit boats with 5 inch bearer spacing tray for fuel tank and integral radio box
Give me any ideas just in case i have to change plug before molding
Will suit boats with 5 inch bearer spacing tray for fuel tank and integral radio box
Give me any ideas just in case i have to change plug before molding
