tunnel hull build by Dana

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  • dana
    Banned
    • Mar 2010
    • 3570

    #16
    Hey guys! I don't know anything about kilvert. I google mapped it and found you guys. There's actually boats running in the satellite photo haha. It's an hour drive for me, so IDE be happy to come down. When do you guys run? What are you running now? Let me know guys... I've got 4 boats and a buncha packs...

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    • Serpents811
      Senior Member
      • Oct 2011
      • 381

      #17
      Originally posted by dana View Post
      Hey guys! I don't know anything about kilvert. I google mapped it and found you guys. There's actually boats running in the satellite photo haha. It's an hour drive for me, so IDE be happy to come down. When do you guys run? What are you running now? Let me know guys... I've got 4 boats and a buncha packs...
      Dana, mostly nitro tunnel boats and a few gassers , there are only two fe guys right now me and my buddy josh but looking to add more to the list , Saturday's is the day that we get together , I got few FE boats , insane fe30 hydro and jae 21fe and soon cobra tunnel fe , pm me your ph# so I could keep you post it so you don't come down on a day that we ain't there.

      P.s already meet Larry , cool guy

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      • dana
        Banned
        • Mar 2010
        • 3570

        #18
        Guess I'm gunna hafta get movin on this thing lol...
        All the guys I used to run with are busy family men these days, so it would be cool to meet up.
        What kinda speeds are you fellas getting?
        I'll send you my Numba

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        • Serpents811
          Senior Member
          • Oct 2011
          • 381

          #19
          As far as the nitro tunnel , those things are in the high 40's jajajaja and the fe like me josh low to mid 60's And soon my cobra tunnel I'm sure it will be mid 50's

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          • dana
            Banned
            • Mar 2010
            • 3570

            #20
            Right on... Hey what's your name btw?

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            • Serpents811
              Senior Member
              • Oct 2011
              • 381

              #21
              Originally posted by dana View Post
              Right on... Hey what's your name btw?
              Tommy

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              • Serpents811
                Senior Member
                • Oct 2011
                • 381

                #22
                Ul1 motor is the way to go with fe tunnels

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                • dana
                  Banned
                  • Mar 2010
                  • 3570

                  #23
                  Yeah I suppose you're right. I ran one on my predator tunnel, but it coulda used more power. The turnigy is a bit heavier too. We'll see what happens. I'm open to all suggestions.

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                  • blizard05
                    Senior Member
                    • Jun 2007
                    • 576

                    #24
                    I hooked up with Tommy in RI one Sat, he has some fast boats. Dana you should come to RI some Sat. Larry
                    America home of the free, thanks to the brave [/url]

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                    • dana
                      Banned
                      • Mar 2010
                      • 3570

                      #25
                      i was able to seam seal some of the gaps and things that cosmetically looked a little rough with this stuff. super durable and flexible and paintable. then i sanded everything with 180 and 80 grit to get it ready for primer. IMG_2105.jpgIMG_2118.jpgIMG_2108.jpgIMG_2107.jpgIMG_2106.jpg

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                      • G.Rose
                        Senior Member
                        • Apr 2010
                        • 643

                        #26
                        Dana, sure glad you are the one that got this boat. You are bringing it back to life. Since you are going to this much work and I see the code you go by consider one more thing. Without adding much weight angle the two flat pieces in the bow and stern. Angle the front of each one so water will not catch. Also make sure the inside of each sponson is VERY sharp. You probably had all this in mind in the future but just in case. Please post pics when you are finished AND how it rides and handles. I hope you were able to keep it light. Good luck

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                        • dana
                          Banned
                          • Mar 2010
                          • 3570

                          #27
                          Hey Gary, thanks I'm glad to have it. I love bringing a quality piece back to life. As for the two pieces in the bow, I think you're talking about the flat pieces on the botttom? I put seam sealer around those for a smooth transition.i also ordered a new cowl. Yes the sponson edges are very sharp, and will stay that way. The boat is very light still, as most of the resin I put on I sanded off. I figure paint and primer will add some decent weight, but not worried. I know it's gonna be fast regardless. I will def keep posting and I think you're gonna like the paint job I do -).... You said this is drilled for the os leg right?
                          Thanks

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                          • dana
                            Banned
                            • Mar 2010
                            • 3570

                            #28
                            Today i did some priming. i used ppg ncp250 and the 255 hardener thru a finex fx3000 with 1.8mm fluid tip.
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                            • dana
                              Banned
                              • Mar 2010
                              • 3570

                              #29
                              finally got around to paint. heres what i did. iwata gun 1.4 tip. ducati red and kia white
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                              • dana
                                Banned
                                • Mar 2010
                                • 3570

                                #30
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