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mersey dave

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New Tug on the way ( ASD Tug from MMB )
« on: April 05, 2016, 07:33:20 pm »

I have ordered my next tug build which is a ASD Tug from MMB, it comes as a semi kit and should arrive by the end of next week. The kit comes with 45mm nozzles but as I want it for towing these he is going to replace with 50mm, I am looking at fitting 555 high torque motors driving 50mm 4 blade brass props so it should be fine with lots of power, your thoughts on this set up  So all I can add for now is watch this space.

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Re: New Tug on the way
« Reply #1 on: April 05, 2016, 08:50:01 pm »

Hi Dave i used all the origanal bits on my one and she works great they are a lovely tug to build to.
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Re: New Tug on the way
« Reply #2 on: April 05, 2016, 08:55:14 pm »

   Not sure about the 50mm Korts and props for towing especially with the size of the boat, I have 70mm Korts on my tugs with either a pair of T12's or scooter/fan motors these tugs are very powerful. If you contact one of the guys from Balne moor (competition this weekend on sunday) they are really helpful. Good luck.
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Re: New Tug on the way
« Reply #3 on: April 05, 2016, 09:08:00 pm »

   Not sure about the 50mm Korts and props for towing especially with the size of the boat, I have 70mm Korts on my tugs with either a pair of T12's or scooter/fan motors these tugs are very powerful. If you contact one of the guys from Balne moor (competition this weekend on sunday) they are really helpful. Good luck.
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Hi Faz, I spoke to Mark when I placed the order and he said when he built his it was taken to Balne moore  and it towed the San George around with his standard set up no problem, so I should be ok with the set up I have now gone for as motors and props have now been ordered. Time will tell. :-)) :-)) :-)) And yours looks very good john and on standard set up too......Does it pull ok.

Regards Dave.

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Re: New Tug on the way
« Reply #4 on: April 05, 2016, 10:42:40 pm »

Patiently waiting Dave. O0

(you don't hang about do you)?

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Re: New Tug on the way
« Reply #5 on: April 06, 2016, 06:13:20 am »

Hi Dave, she tows fine running on 12v set up. :-))
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Re: New Tug on the way
« Reply #6 on: April 06, 2016, 07:34:22 am »

Patiently waiting Dave. O0

(you don't hang about do you)?

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Ray.

Hi Ray, No mate once I have made my mind up I go full out, I have to keep my mind active or I would go nuts with boredom....not much fun being stuck in a wheelchair so I get my wife to throw me in my shed and I'm happy as long as the supply of coffee keeps coming. Thanks John so I should be fine with a 50mm set up running on 12 volts. :-)) :-)) :-))

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Re: New Tug on the way
« Reply #7 on: April 09, 2016, 11:06:56 pm »

Hi Dave. I bought the ASD in your pictures from Mark and have no problems towing with it. It's even better for free handling being very manoueuvrable due to it having independent kort nozzles. Thoroughly recommended.
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Re: New Tug on the way
« Reply #8 on: April 10, 2016, 10:35:05 am »

Hi Dave. I bought the ASD in your pictures from Mark and have no problems towing with it. It's even better for free handling being very manoueuvrable due to it having independent kort nozzles. Thoroughly recommended.

Thanks Mate, I am looking forward to it arriving and getting started on the build. :-)) :-)) :-)) :-))

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Re: New Tug on the way
« Reply #9 on: April 12, 2016, 05:27:29 pm »

Had a phone call from Mark at MMB today and my new tug will be on it's way tomorrow, can't wait to get started. :-)) :-)) :-)) :-))

Regards Dave.

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Re: New Tug on the way
« Reply #10 on: April 12, 2016, 08:15:19 pm »

Exciting stuff Dave. I look forward to seeing the build progress!
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Re: New Tug on the way
« Reply #11 on: April 13, 2016, 07:35:21 am »

Exciting stuff Dave. I look forward to seeing the build progress!

It sure is mate, we have a Tug Towing event at our club planed for the 26th June so I am hoping that she will be ready to take part in that. It will all depend on what goes on with getting my leg sorted.....with the way things are going I don't think anything will happen for a long while yet with these strikes the Doctors keep having my op will be put on the list like everyone else.

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Re: New Tug on the way
« Reply #12 on: April 13, 2016, 07:53:14 am »

No pressure there then Dave,good luck with the build.
I hope you get your op sorted soon.


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Re: New Tug on the way
« Reply #13 on: April 13, 2016, 08:27:07 am »

No pressure there then Dave,good luck with the build.
I hope you get your op sorted soon.


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Thanks Simon, No pressure mate if it's ready fine if not it's not the end of the world.  :-)) :-)) :-))

Regards Dave.

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Re: New Tug on the way
« Reply #14 on: April 14, 2016, 11:58:26 am »

Hi all, well my new tug has arrived and looking at it I am very happy.....it looks great, can't wait to get started I will add some photo's later.  :-)) :-)) :-))

Regards Dave.

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Re: New Tug on the way
« Reply #15 on: April 14, 2016, 08:14:13 pm »

I'll tag along - a 26th June deadline!
It'd take me that long to check the contents  %) 


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Re: New Tug on the way
« Reply #16 on: April 15, 2016, 09:02:16 am »

Ok here is what I start with, so now the fun begins.  :-)) :-)) :-))

Regards Dave

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Re: New Tug on the way
« Reply #17 on: April 15, 2016, 10:23:14 am »

Photographs right from the start - that's what we like to see - should keep you busy for a few weeks... %)

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Re: New Tug on the way
« Reply #18 on: April 15, 2016, 03:15:40 pm »

I will tag along as well as I have this on my list to replace my Assurance tug when I sell it.
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Re: New Tug on the way
« Reply #19 on: April 15, 2016, 04:27:09 pm »

Ok made a start, first job was to mark out were the korts were they were to be located. Once I was happy and the measurements were checked again and again two 5mm holes were drilled. Once the korts were lined up they were fixed in place with P38 filler, this has now been left to fully harden I will then go over them again with Fast glass resin.


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Re: New Tug on the way
« Reply #20 on: April 15, 2016, 05:40:50 pm »

First holes are always the worst, looking good tho'
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Re: New Tug on the way
« Reply #21 on: April 15, 2016, 05:49:37 pm »

No expert on these matters but is that car body filler holding in  your Kort nozzles? Some people say it is not waterproof and allso weak. Just a thought but a nice build log by the way, regards, Dave.
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Re: New Tug on the way
« Reply #22 on: April 15, 2016, 05:57:01 pm »

Yes, it is car body filler. You are correct, it is not waterproof which is why MD will go over it with resin.
It is useful for the first fix because it goes off nice and fast.


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Re: New Tug on the way
« Reply #23 on: April 15, 2016, 05:57:44 pm »

No expert on these matters but is that car body filler holding in  your Kort nozzles? Some people say it is not waterproof and allso weak. Just a thought but a nice build log by the way, regards, Dave.

Hi Dave, I will be going over the filler with resin mate... I have always fitted them this way and up to now I have never had any problems. I would think we all do things different and I'm sure others will let us know there way of doing this part of the build.  :-)) :-)) :-)) :-))

Regards Dave.

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Re: New Tug on the way
« Reply #24 on: April 15, 2016, 07:16:46 pm »

Did you not get one of marks fantastic Hawaii shirts?
I thought he supplied one with each purchase.

Nice looking tug Dave
Defo watching the build.
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