Topic: Martin's Moutfleet Highlander Puffer Build (Read 89695 times)

Cargo · « **Reply #75 on:** March 17, 2007, 11:14:49 pm »

Do you have any ideas why shes lying that hard to one side? And how much weight was in her?

dougal99 · « **Reply #76 on:** March 19, 2007, 12:41:27 pm »

Jan,

I thought Martin might have replied (maybe he has done so via email?). The puffer had 1 12v SLA and 2 6v SLA batteries as ballast. These were not nearly enough to bring her to the waterline. The list was due to one of the batteries moving when she was launched. I would think she will need quite a bit of lead quite low down. This will make her very stable I'm sure.

Happy sailing, she is a great looking boat.

Cheers

Doug

chingdevil · « **Reply #77 on:** March 19, 2007, 06:26:34 pm »

Just reading the message from Doug regarding how many batteries Jans puffer has in it, I might have to rethink the batteries that power my puffer. I have 1 12v SLA plus 2 7.2v nicad packs. I think on that basis I will need to secrete a house brick around the puffer to get it to its waterline.

Looks like my flexible friend is getting another outing this week, another 12v SLA perhaps

The other Brian

Shipmate60 · « **Reply #78 on:** March 19, 2007, 06:57:12 pm »

Martin,
Cut some lead flashing and lay along the bottom of the hull.
As long as it is either fixed in permanently you can mount the battery box(s0 on top.
OR
Cut and fit the flashing and use the battery in the battery box to hold it in>

Bob

dougal99 · « **Reply #79 on:** March 19, 2007, 07:17:31 pm »

Bob

TVM. All these suggestions, and probably a few more less helpful ones, were discussed last week at the pond. The main reason the boat has not been properly and permanently ballasted is the cost of shipping it to Germany and not knowing what batteries Jan was going to use.

That's Martin's story and he's sticking with it

Doug

Cargo · « **Reply #80 on:** March 19, 2007, 10:01:09 pm »

Martin allready knows what batteries i want to use, maybe he has it forgoten

2 similiar to these:
12V
7,2 Ah
L: 150,0 mm
W: 65,0 mm H: 94,0 mm,
Weight: 2700,0 g

In a Modelboat article he talked about 5-6 Kg of extra weight including the batteries.

catengineman · « **Reply #81 on:** March 20, 2007, 02:02:44 pm »

Hi, I think that it will have to be ballasted out once Jan has it in his possession and then it will be to Jan's preference which way to get the best trim.

here's my 10 penneth. diver leads (like old type lead shot) mixed with resin and poured around the batteries which have a thin slice of foam around them so that when the resin is hard the batteries can be removed if required.

Richard,

Martin (Admin) · « **Reply #82 on:** March 20, 2007, 03:58:22 pm »

Yes we would liked both options, lead strips or lead shot in small bags and then set permanently in resin.
I like the idea of the lead battery tray....

but we've already fitted ply plates down in the bowels.

Martin.

oiler · « **Reply #83 on:** March 22, 2007, 12:26:12 pm »

Congrats!! Looks great.

Hopefully the build tutorial can be finished cause I've been stuck with mine for 6 months now. The incredible, detailed instructions included with the kit are not that incredible or detailed ???

Cargo · « **Reply #84 on:** March 30, 2007, 10:31:56 am »

Unbelievable but true!!! Shes finished!

First i want to thank Martin vor his braveness and building a boat for me! And many thanks to Bradders, he stood more in the background but did a very good job (even in keeping Martin happy

)! Many thanks for you two guys, the long waiting has an end...

Lets talk in pictures...

Tug-Kenny RIP · « **Reply #85 on:** March 30, 2007, 10:36:52 am »

Just one word says it all

Superb

Cargo · « **Reply #86 on:** March 30, 2007, 04:00:47 pm »

Thx Kenny :)

Made it to 80 (25p Richer now) · « **Reply #87 on:** March 30, 2007, 04:08:36 pm »

A fine looking vessel well worth the wait have many happy hours sailing her
BobB

Daryl · « **Reply #88 on:** March 30, 2007, 04:31:24 pm »

Fantastic build, junior is now getting on with his I bought him for Christmas 2005.

We agree about the instructions, total gibberish in places.

Wonderful boat well done.

Daryl

Cargo · « **Reply #89 on:** April 12, 2007, 04:56:59 pm »

And still in England. I cant hardly wait

Martin (Admin) · « **Reply #90 on:** April 12, 2007, 05:35:27 pm »

Somebody asked.....
The paint used for the deck and wood is FOCUS (own brand) EXTERIOR WOODSTAIN - Mahogany Satin.

Cargo · « **Reply #91 on:** May 03, 2007, 07:12:20 pm »

Finaly the puffer is on its way to german waters!

Cargo · « **Reply #92 on:** May 07, 2007, 11:55:37 am »

:(

The boat has arrived and some damage has occured...

the wheelhouse was a bit lose, some part of the roof has been broken up, the funnel is broken up, the handrails are damaged, the left door has some damage, the rudder has some damage...

Nothing beyond repair, at last. Pictures later.

But i am happy to have her here.

Mayhem Moderation · « **Reply #93 on:** May 07, 2007, 12:38:05 pm »

Gutted! :'( :( >:( ....after all that work... :-\

Cargo · « **Reply #94 on:** May 07, 2007, 01:34:11 pm »

:'(

Pictures... some are a bit unsharp... sorry...

Cargo · « **Reply #95 on:** May 07, 2007, 01:36:52 pm »

Worst damage is the bended rudder and the roof. At last all can be repaired.

chingdevil · « **Reply #96 on:** May 11, 2007, 10:04:53 pm »

That is a bummer Martin, all that work and it gets damaged I would be crying in my beer. Hope all the damage can be reapaired Jan.

The other Brian

Cargo · « **Reply #97 on:** May 11, 2007, 10:11:53 pm »

We are on it, luckily Bradders found some of the colors! They are on the way to me, thx a lot!

When the paint is here i meet with a friend for repairing her.

Martin (Admin) · « **Reply #98 on:** May 11, 2007, 11:01:02 pm »

I try my best never to swear or use foul language but I nearly did that day when Jan told me and almost wept when I saw the photos...... of course my mate Bradders blamed me saying that was the only part of the boat I packed >:(

Jan checked a photo of the packing this time! ::)

Martin.

Cargo · « **Reply #99 on:** May 11, 2007, 11:38:42 pm »

Well its a heavy boat with box... so they moved it with a cart... small side to the ground... not Martin or Bradders is to blame for it.

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