Raptor Rigger Build

[detox]

The pin holes in my unfinished Raptor Rigger are VERY minor when compaired to my unfinished Phil Thomas SS21 hull.


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[raptor347]

Hey Brian, gel coat would be great. Lots of pin holes to fill and paint

Unfortunately, gelcoat and epoxy don't mix. All the parts are vac-bagged so there isn't much excess resin in there.

Besides, it's lighter if done properly.

The Euro guys (H&M, MHZ etc.) use a type of paint that's not available here.

[Jeepers]

Count again Jeepers

weird the pics of the sponsons on the stove were not there when I wrote that!!!

just given Teach a hard time, because I race with him!!!

[andym]

Hey Brian, gel coat would be great. Lots of pin holes to fill and paint

[raptor347]

Detox,
Use the plate mount for the motor, it really stiffens the tub up. Either notch it from the top to clear wires (like Darin's) or drill a couple holes o clear cooling and wires.

Andy,
Turned out nice, glad you're having fun with it.

[andym]

Detox you are going to love this boat, I am more than happy with mine. The most stable rigger I have built and just as fast as any.

[tth]

why? do you have a thing for tomatoes?

Count again Jeepers

[detox]

Only problem with this is that the motor mount adds rigidity to the center of the hull... I have the plate style, but I trimmed down the top and sides to wires go right over it.

I know what you are saying, but I will add a piece of 6mm carbon fiber plate between the servo/reciever compartment and the motor /esc compartment. I think raptor347 has started doing this on his builds, but he uses plywood. Taping down the hatch also adds rigidity.

Look closely at picture.

[Jeepers]

That fourth picture makes me drool.

why? do you have a thing for tomatoes?

Detox nice build!

[Darin Jordan]

Thanks Darin,
I plan on mounting my motor a little different than most. I will use OSE's aluminum mount epoxied to hull floor. That way any wiring or tubing can run along side of tub without mount interfering. I will purchase the "Flat" No bend version, so I can bend it how I want it.
http://www.offshoreelectrics.com/pro...od=ose-drmount


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Only problem with this is that the motor mount adds rigidity to the center of the hull... I have the plate style, but I trimmed down the top and sides to wires go right over it.

[detox]

Thanks Darin,
I plan on mounting my motor a little different than most. I will use OSE's aluminum mount epoxied to hull floor. That way any wiring or tubing can run along side of tub without mount interfering. I will purchase the "Flat" No bend version, so I can bend it how I want it.
http://www.offshoreelectrics.com/pro...od=ose-drmount


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[Darin Jordan]

That Baby is gonna be NIIIICCCEEEE!

These boats are just SEXY!!

[detox]

We have six on odrer.
Hoping to run a P-Spec Hydro class at our Grand Prix next year.

Doug

Thanks Doug!

[teach]

That fourth picture makes me drool.

[Doug Smock]

Looking good Keith!!