Really looking forward to seeing her finished really nice work
No one more than me thanks
but I also have a Smit Rotterdam to complete after this and before I start a Chipchase Maltby
Today at Balne moor was very productive
She sits in the water beautifully now I've added a big lump of lead near the stern. There isn't a huge amount of weight to add so I'm confident I can keep the twin 9AH batteries.
I've also pinned down a fault of my Spektrum DX6 shutting down without warning. It turned out to be a faulty Li battery that must have an internal connection fault as the voltage increases to over 20volts when in use. I identified this at home with the battery removed and a test meter. As it lies dormant the voltage gradually comes back down so it initially works again until under load. I now have the TX under duration test with another Li battery
Meanwhile I've now fitted a foam double sided tape ( non stick film left in place on face up) gasket for the main hatch, not to seal it but as a spacer to bring the hatch flush with the deck and it is spot on with the screws in
I've also taken some height off the main towing lead.
For scale effect
Next job is to remove that temp rear fender and fit the shelf for the correct diameter neoprene fender. This will also disguise the asymmetry of the stern as the holes I drill for the fender cable ties dictate the curvature and then I pack the cavity behind with smaller foam.
Unfortunately my work rate will slow down again as I'm supposed to be doing jobs on the house and I'm now on my last week off before going back to work. If I don't sort the house this week shell hang me by my rowlocks