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Author: | OneCycle [ July 2nd, 2013, 1:19 pm ] |
Post subject: | Re: Snowbird's orphaned Charger 16DL |
the hook could cause the boat to bounce.. depending.. every hull will act differently. blue printing helps A lot. |
Author: | DoktorC [ July 2nd, 2013, 3:58 pm ] |
Post subject: | Re: Snowbird's orphaned Charger 16DL |
You've already got it upside down...which is the hard part...so ya, I'd fill in the hook and make the pad smooth and sharp. My Voodoo had a hook of a similar size and it wasn't too bad to deal with. |
Author: | LittleCharger [ July 2nd, 2013, 4:30 pm ] |
Post subject: | Re: Snowbird's orphaned Charger 16DL |
DoktorC wrote: You've already got it upside down...which is the hard part...so ya, I'd fill in the hook and make the pad smooth and sharp. My Voodoo had a hook of a similar size and it wasn't too bad to deal with. I'm with Dok and JC..take out the dip. If you go easy on the filler you won't have as much to sand, use a long straight edge to even out the filler when you put it down. |
Author: | floridacharger [ July 2nd, 2013, 8:36 pm ] |
Post subject: | Re: Snowbird's orphaned Charger 16DL |
Good enough for me. Something else to add to the list. I'm going to wait until I have all the glass done, though, so the hull is as rigid as possible. Haven't been able to make any progress the last few days. Afternoon thunderstorms keep pinning me down. Shooting for Saturday morning. Weather should be nice. Really appreciate the feedback. Lots more questions but I'll try to wait until they become pertinent. |
Author: | floridacharger [ July 5th, 2013, 11:33 am ] |
Post subject: | Re: Snowbird's orphaned Charger 16DL |
I've got another question. On the second chine out from the center, there is what has to be an intentional hook before the rear edge. My question is this: I think i came across a post, maybe even Dok's, on another forum article about blueprinting, that there are sometimes intentional hooks put in to help get the boat on plane faster. Well, since I have way more power on the back than was intended, could I take that hook out as well for more speed? I'm leaning towards yes unless somebody can explain otherwise. The tag says the boat is rated for 52Kw which is about 70hp. With so much extra power(150 now, 200 later), i won't need any help getting up on plane, agree? Thanks, Steve. |
Author: | floridacharger [ July 5th, 2013, 11:36 am ] |
Post subject: | Re: Snowbird's orphaned Charger 16DL |
I'll post pics tonight. I say intentional because its about a 1/4" or more and you can see it without a straightedge. |
Author: | DoktorC [ July 5th, 2013, 11:40 am ] |
Post subject: | Re: Snowbird's orphaned Charger 16DL |
Some of the boats had a hook there (which my DL did...and still has) and on the SK mold there was an additional wedge in between the strakes there too. The hook helps planing to a degree but also the cruising speed porpoise that is inherent with short boats with big motors. Leave it there...it's not in the water at high speed and will help at cruising speeds (IMO...). |
Author: | floridacharger [ July 7th, 2013, 12:09 pm ] |
Post subject: | Re: Snowbird's orphaned Charger 16DL |
Oh yeah, the burn marks are from heating the retention screws so that they could be removed. Had to use a propane torch and got a little too close in a few spots. It is very light-looks worse than it is. and I will clean up the sloppy tabbing, also. |
Author: | floridacharger [ July 7th, 2013, 12:09 pm ] |
Post subject: | Re: Snowbird's orphaned Charger 16DL |
Oh yeah, the burn marks are from heating the retention screws so that they could be removed. Had to use a propane torch and got a little too close in a few spots. It is very light-looks worse than it is. and I will clean up the sloppy tabbing, also. |
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