Model Boat Mayhem
The Shipyard ( Dry Dock ): Builds & Questions => Pleasure boats, Sports, Race, Power and Leisure Boats: => Topic started by: triumphjon on April 08, 2010, 08:32:45 pm
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ive recently bought this boat second hand , despite all my efforts in trying to trace the water ingress it still enters the hull , has anyboby else had the same problem ?
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It's more than likely coming up the propshaft, try it in the bath first, run it up but hold onto it firmly. You'll be able to see where it's coming from then.
If it is coming up the shaft, you'll need to pack it with grease.
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As Andy said & rudder stem. Had one once ;) Leaked like mad through rudder stem.
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Am I right in thinking that the stem is below the waterline? I seem to remember it is.
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My last leak (snigger, snigger) was in my Springer, which eventually turned out to be due to a bad prop tube / shaft.
Nothing for a few minutes then it just poured in! >:-o
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Now that's what I call a leak Martin {-) {-) {-)
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well ive had it in the bath , it remains dry as a bone ,until i take it to the lake where it has this strange attraction for leaking ! ive made a new rudder & post thats now above the chine line , still cant find a leak , does anybody sell a small self bailer i can install instead ? ive now changed the shaft for a 4mm one & fitted a 35s two bladed prop , performance is much better although it now prop walks to port !
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Easily made Jon... http://www.modelboatmayhem.co.uk/My_models/03%20laser.htm
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Hull to deck joint ? As for prop smaller dia & more pitch ?
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P.S! When shes in the bath try pushing her down a bit ok2 Then you can watch inside for leaks.
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got it on full power in the bath , pushed down to its normal run angle , its dry as the preverbial ! why when im not able to see whats happening does the damn thing leak ? so far ive resealed the hull /deck joint , replaced the propshaft silicone glue with epoxy made a new rudder post & rudder , cut away half of the internal radio tray for accsess ? ?
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Unless somebody else has any more ideas {:-{ I would say its POSSESSED :o
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it will leak nomore ! stripped everything out going to find a decent fibreglass hull , hull gone to the best home possible , . . . . . the dustbin ! ! O0 thanks for all of your sugestions
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Ive done the same thing a few times ok2 We all live & learn {:-{ Most of the time to our cost in this hobby >:-o Keep us posted & ask on here before you buy :-))Good idea?
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im now looking for a deep vee grp hull / deck to install my gear into has anybody any sugestions please ? ps ive not got very much money , aged triumph 2500 to feed !
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This comes to mind. But i dont think your running gear will get her moveing very well :(( As needs surface drive ,brushless , lipos ect ok2 Good hulls although old design {:-{ Message him as hes very helpfull :-))But always remember speed & run time is all down to your budget :D All depends on what you want to do ;)
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Have you greased the tube?
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I've got one of these going cheap if you're interested:
http://www.orionmouldings.com/apps/webstore/products/show/1151293
Hull / deck needs glassing together and theres no hardware etc.
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how much ?
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How's £15 plus postage sound? Bear in mind you will probably need a new rudder to cut to legnth, its just over an inch and a half deep at the transom.
The existing shaft and electrics will go in there fine.
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sounds good to me , thanks ,