Hotrod Delta Force Mini-Sniper

[properchopper]

Tony, what keeps the studs from turning while installing the nuts, just Loctite?

Yes, the red stuff. Might also make life easier in those dual-motor cats with the motors buried in the sponson wells

[Rocstar]

Yes, the red stuff. Might also make life easier in those dual-motor cats with the motors buried in the sponson wells

That's what I was thinking. Boat looks great sir....as always.

[lenny]

Ideally I like just using one thumb bolt and a hatch seal on most of my boats for easy in and out,
And for checking on things inside like temps and gps speeds.

I think Rick is asking about the nice hatch seal you made for the opening on the deck.

[rickwess]

Not sure I understand your question - but if you're asking about the clearance issue, the hatch has a raised edge which lifts it above the tapered thumbscrew guide

That answered both my questions, Thanks.

[properchopper]

I think he is asking about the nice hatch seal you made for the opening on the deck.

If so, the foam tape (it was sent by Dave so I gave it a try) raised the hatch up to where it wasn't flush so it was canned and with the hatch securely in place , good 'ole hockey tape was recommended - no getting around it

As long as this has come up I'll share my opinion on multiple hatch bolts with foam gasketing but I'm fairly sure it's not a popular take on the issue : Although larger boats that are rigged for gonzo speed runs may require multiple hatch bolts, I've seen several instances where a boat stops with smoke pouring out from under the usually not very airtight hatch seal and a frantic search for the allen key takes place followed by a hurried rush to unbolt all them hatch bolts while things sizzle or flame inside eating up the internal goodies. I'm personally in favor of hatch retention that is quick and convenient to do and undo but that's just me

[kfxguy]

Nicely done!

[ray schrauwen]

So getting a nut on there is easier? It must be or you would not have done it.

Yes, the red stuff. Might also make life easier in those dual-motor cats with the motors buried in the sponson wells

[ray schrauwen]

Sorry to Spam but, here are some of the latest DF test boats... There is a 33" Sport Hydro there too!

[ray schrauwen]

and this:

[Southwest]

Nice article or build on sniper. The motor is Turnigy 3900 which gives me about 28,ooo rpm, give or take efficiency rating. My take is the setup of yours is for racing only but I would like your take on a sport setup for the average joe, thanks for the pictures on setup and your knowledge. My 2S lipos are 40-50c rating ( Turnigy ).Forgot, the homemade strut is at a neg. angle with a 632 S/B.

[properchopper]

Nice article or build on sniper. Properchopper, I see you position the motor toward the rear as per Randy suggestion with 2 5000 lipos toward the front for CG purposes. I too have a sniper but run only 2S lipos. I marked the CG and placed motor at CG line with 2S lipo on each side of motor with esc between the or just ahead of motor. The motor is Turnigy 3900 which gives me about 28,ooo rpm, give or take efficiency rating. My take is the setup of yours is for racing only but I would like your take on a sport setup for the average joe, thanks for the pictures on setup and your knowledge. My 2S lipos are 40-50c rating ( Turnigy ).Forgot, the homemade strut is at a neg. angle with a 632 S/B.

I'm not all that experienced with theses setups but you may want to try 435/3 prop. Ray was my consultant on the powerplant part of the build & He built a Mini-Sniper and might have something to add.

[properchopper]

Sorry to Spam but, here are some of the latest DF test boats... There is a 33" Sport Hydro there too!

Ray, A 33" P-Sport or P-Ltd Sport Hydro done nicely a-la DF might just be the "next big thing". 30" P-sports doing 65+ aren't sticking in the groove it seems these days. Also, a 28" Cat that can survive 6-laps in racewater could be a MG/Mystic/BJ29//MC killer in P-Ltd Cat. HMMMmm.....

At my age I'm liking the red octupus 'tho. Does in come in Yellow?......

[RandyatBBY]

Here's a little mod you'll love if you've ever spent an entire entertaining afternoon trying to thread a Rx antenna under the deck up inside the tiny antenna tube that's permanently mounted. I press-fit the antenna base nut into a piece of ply, epoxy under the deck, allowing the antenna to be fed up the larger (now threaded) hole, and inserted into the antenna base/mast which gets screwed in betwixt thumb and forefinger

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There's so much more but my typing finger is getting tired SO here's the interior shot

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Good one I like that!put the nut in a box glued to the bottom of the deck just like the lower fender pannel on mu 69 Stang

[properchopper]

Good one I like that!put the nut in a box glued to the bottom of the deck just like the lower fender pannel on mu 69 Stang

You must have lots of flotation in that 'Stang to keep it on top of the H2O

[RandyatBBY]

you must have lots of flotation in that 'stang to keep it on top of the h2o

lol It just sits in the garage waiting for me.


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