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[barryfoote]

Junior,

Must be the angle. All tested and works fine.

You are welcome to pop over and sail her anytime.

[barryfoote]

Right, I have now made the base for the superstructure and temporarily screwed  it to the deck so I could make and add the frames. A fiddly job but beginning to come together a little now.

[footskijunior]

Looking good footski! 

Will be off within the week I think.

She should be finished by the time I get back??

M

[barryfoote]

You never know Junior. Any way on with the job..

The deckhouse is really underway now with the addition of much of the engine room. It is all made from 1/16th inch ply.

The 2nd photo shows the main 12 volt battery in place under the superstructure. It may cause me a problem later as the funnel is directly above it and I want to add a smoke unit. Any ideas on this would be most welcome!.

The 3rd photo shows the use of anything and everything to hold bits in place to dry.

Until later,

Barry

[barryfoote]

Question Guys......

What type of filler is best to be used on finishing of the superstructure. I mean where joints and angles are not quite perfect and need a little filling prior to painting. I  am afraid that the stuff I have will crack out over time and use.

Cheers,

Barry

[gingyer]

for your battery problem lay the battery on its side,
then build a frame above to sit the smoke unit on.
this means you lift the smoke unit off to access
the battery and keeps the weight low in the hull

Colin

[Stavros]

Barry what I use is a product called Easy  light but where you live it could be a problem to obtain,so how about if I sent some out to you cost of Easy light is around £8 but I would have to find out how much postage is


Stavros

[DickyD]

Ronseal do a 2 part wood filler for rotten wood which is very similar to P38 car body filler which would be ideal as it sands down nicely and can be painted as you would the ply.

Its called Ronseal High Performance Wood Filler and is excellent stuff.

http://www.ronseal.co.uk/products/product.jsp?id=51

Mind you, don't know if you can get it out there.

[barryfoote]

Thanks for the tips guys. I will keep you posted.

A grateful Barry

[Tug-Kenny RIP]

Hi Barry

I'm lying my batteries down flat to sort of spread the load low down as well.

Have you tried the float test in a bath yet? This would give you a guide to how much weight you will need to add (if any). You could then go my route of several smaller batteries laid end to end. This way you will have the height for extra units above them. I have found out that two lesser amp hour batteries weigh less than the equivalent large one. Hope this helps

Good question about cracking filler. Does anyone know if P38 cracks ?


Ken.

[barryfoote]

Hi Barry

I'm lying my batteries down flat to sort of spread the load low down as well.

Have you tried the float test in a bath yet? This would give you a guide to how much weight you will need to add (if any). You could then go my route of several smaller batteries laid end to end. This way you will have the height for extra units above them. I have found out that two lesser amp hour batteries weigh less than the equivalent large one. Hope this helps

Good question about cracking filler. Does anyone know if P38 cracks ?


Ken.

Ken,

Not quite ready for the bath test yet, but should be in the next week so will post the result.

Barry

PS. No idea about P38 cracking but the Spanish equivalent does not crack when applied in a decent thickness. No idea on very thin applications though.

[barryfoote]

Progress is being made. I have started painting the superstructure and have suppressed both motors, (Thanks to the advise from the forum as I could not get the solder to stick. Cleaning and a little flux did the job a treat. Also recieved FLJ's P92 distribution board and installed it on a seperate board mounted above the main battery. I now need to sort out charging points which will be easily accessable and put a fuse between the board and main battery. Can't think of anything else but all advise is welcome.

Pictures of the superstructure should follow in the next few days.

Barry

[footskijunior]

looking good so far Footie,

will try to get on whenever I can, will email when I get settled.

have fun,

keep in touch with the tribe!!

Mark.

[Tom Eccles]

Hi Footski,

Good to see the build coming along.

I have recently fitted my S92 into my Cruiser, Of course I bow to the superior knowledge of our own FLJ but do you really need a fuse between the battery and the distribution board? When I checked mine earlier this evening it had fuses fitted.

The only rider I would add to the above is I KNOW NOTHING ABOUT ELECTRICS!!!!!

Cheers
Clegg

[barryfoote]

Hi Footski,

Good to see the build coming along.

I have recently fitted my S92 into my Cruiser, Of course I bow to the superior knowledge of our own FLJ but do you really need a fuse between the battery and the distribution board? When I checked mine earlier this evening it had fuses fitted.

The only rider I would add to the above is I KNOW NOTHING ABOUT ELECTRICS!!!!!

Cheers
Clegg

Spotted the deliberate mistake Cleggy. No need at all. Anyway got it installed together with a switching unit and steam whistle. All works well. I must say I am impressed by that P92. It certainly makes life easier, especially for us what is knowledge Challenged!!!! :-\

Barry

[barryfoote]

Okay the first photo shows the full installation of the Distribution board, switch and steam whistle unit. All working well although I think some adjustment on the whistle will be needed when the speaker in finally put in.

Second photo shows the main superstructure after 2 coats of paint.

[barryfoote]

Call This a Bath Test?? ::) ::) ::)

Couldn't be bothered filling the bath!!

She rides very high even with the big 12 volt battery in but there is much to do and I can always ballast later with some lead shot. She floats without list, so the battery position has been marked and ribs put in to keep it in place.

More next week.

Barry

[Stavros]

Topic split All electrics about p whatever have been moved to Electrics under the heading P92/94 whatever!!!!!Can we please leave Footski to get on with his build thread cheers

Stavros

[Tug-Kenny RIP]

ooooh !!  I do like your bath. What a view. When can I come over ???

Judging by my,  'now',  experience of floating objects, I would say you need quite a bit of weight to set her to the mark.  Have to tried pushing her downwards to see the forces involved. I reckon mine would take the weight of my Dog.   


PS.. My first mistake was adding the extra batteries on the deck, and suddenly she tipped sideways.  Didn't need to call for the 'Waders' this time, so no damage done. 

Ken

[barryfoote]

Kenny,

Just give me a bell when you get off the plane at Malaga!!

I reckon it will take 3 or 4 more kilos to settle it down but will have a better idea as the build progresses. At least she floats level on the right plane.

Barry

[barryfoote]

Today I started putting the portlights in on the engine room and main housing. Went to get the camera and was struck by just what a mess the workroom is. Is everybodys this bad?

Barry

[Tug-Kenny RIP]

That's the way it should be.   

[DickyD]

Thats tidy, you should see mjne 

[barriew]

Barry,

Are you sure you have the portholes the correct way round? I think they go the other way so they are flush to the sides, at least on the main deck housing.

Barrie

[barryfoote]

Barry,

Are you sure you have the portholes the correct way round? I think they go the other way so they are flush to the sides, at least on the main deck housing.

Barrie

Thanks for that Barriew.

I will have a look at that later.

Barry