rcguy1411

just picked up a hull but the guy cut out the strigers what is the best wat to replace them or other ways to mount the motor thanks

martno1fan

easy to install stringers cut some 1/4" 5 ply 2 1/2" high about 24" long then use hot glue and glue them in the hull at 5" spacing or a tad over just tack them in a cpl of places then glass them in with epoxy resin and glass cloth tape.
[link]http://www.modelgasboats.com/Magazine_Content/How-to_Articles/Engine_Rails_101/[/link]

rcguy1411

gues i should get out the dremel then and remove whats left of the original stringers thanks for the help

rcguy1411

ok im ready to instal my new stringers i have another question my hull came with a srtut/rudder and a soderless flex cable when i bolt on the drive hardware i cannot install the flex cable . there is not enough space between the hull and strut . do i need to get a different type flex cable or use a spacer to setback the strut how far should the prop be away from the transome

martno1fan

Hi what motor you running? if its a zen or similar and your using a collet then id suggest buying a ready made flex setup ie welded flex to stub shaft.If your using the square ended flex setup with a ferrule then yes you can set the strut back to allow it to fit ,you can buy strut brackets of different lengths to do this or make some .You want the prop arround 3-4" behind the transom.
Mart

rcguy1411

thanks right now i have a 35 cc air cooled motor but am planning to put a polini clone in it hope to have it ready for june or july also i can get my hands on a new in box AMPS drive and spare parts for a great price would it hold up to the power of eather engine

nieto1124

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amps drive wont hold up to a polini or a zenoah. If your gonna use an amps drive try and stick with a stock weedeater motor. it will live there.

rcguy1411

ya didnt think it would last but gas boats are a new thing for me ran nitro outboards and i got this for $ 70.00 so i figure if i screw somthing up im not out to much cash made the bracket to setback the prop today came out not bad does any onr know were i can get coupler that will fit a polini think it has m8 threads should have the motor in a couple weeks $ 350.00 with a pipe not to bad concidering mh$ wants like $ 1400.00 this should be a fun project and good practice for my future build