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Steven.T

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Old boat identification
« on: July 31, 2021, 04:32:14 pm »

Hi,
Just been going through my Grandads shed, sorting some gear out now he's in a care home and we found his old boat. We think it was made in the 1970's(?) or earlier by his Dad. We haven't got a clue what it is or anything, it looks like with a bit of effort it might be usable, just greasing propshaft etc and a change of radio gear and new ESC.
Any ideas what it is?
Thanks!


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Re: Old boat identification
« Reply #1 on: July 31, 2021, 05:48:32 pm »

Looks like an Aerokits "Sea Hornet" to me  :-))

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Re: Old boat identification
« Reply #2 on: July 31, 2021, 06:09:27 pm »

More Likely an Ohm Maid as the Hornet had dual cockpits - the Sea Breeze now marketed by SLEC is actually an Ohm Maid . Not sure if the Sea Hornet Minor plan by Ray Wood was out then but thats another possibility - Length woud help with identification
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Re: Old boat identification
« Reply #3 on: July 31, 2021, 07:23:08 pm »

Hi there


I have a feeling, that it may be the Aero kit 'Sea Hornet' - or at least the hull is very similar to the Sea Hornet.  I don't think it is anything like the Sea Breeze - as - if you have a look at the stern of the Sea Breeze; it is squarish.   Now, have a look at the Sea Hornet's stern end you will see it is rounded.   My thoughts - .... unless there is plan knocking about which we are unaware of.


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Re: Old boat identification
« Reply #4 on: July 31, 2021, 08:05:00 pm »

I haven't got any plans of it, think they would of gone long ago. I didn't think to measure it but I reckon it's no bigger than around 2ft long. I can get some more details next time I'm round.


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Re: Old boat identification
« Reply #5 on: July 31, 2021, 11:38:38 pm »

Yes, a modified sea hornet. Well worth some tlc to make it great again. Lovely sailing and handling models as long as they're not over powered.
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Re: Old boat identification
« Reply #6 on: August 01, 2021, 08:54:42 am »

Redmpg, shuda gon to specsavers, deferably a Sea Hornet. Orrible bits of ply for decking between front well and engine bay. Have one sleeping in my garage built by me Dad sixty years ago, motive power, ED Hornet ( Uggg, an absolute b***h.) Initial R/C Aeromuddler two transistor receiver (unreliable) later OS Pixie (Rock solid), servo from a wesclox gearing train between Paxolin plates and REP Unitone transmitter with a transistorised pulser. S/H minor has incorrect straight sided transom ends, Genuine S/H has curves, like pictures.


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Re: Old boat identification
« Reply #7 on: August 01, 2021, 09:10:15 am »

Thanks guys, Yeah having looked at some photos online I'd agree it looks like a sea hornet but maybe slightly modified without the rear passenger bit. Or somehting is missing which wouldn't surprise me!


I've got a spare brushed ESC and newer motor floating around, might try plugging it all in and seeing what happens. Maybe give it a dip in the bath first to make sure theres no leaks.
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Re: Old boat identification
« Reply #8 on: August 01, 2021, 09:18:13 am »

Might dig in a bit in turns, originally had full length deck rubbing strips and same on chines and chine ones more important, they DO work.


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Re: Old boat identification
« Reply #9 on: August 01, 2021, 10:05:04 am »

Hi Steven


It's modified Sea Hornet , the stern is a dead give all and it's 25 and 1/2" long.


I have a PDF of the plan if you require, just PM your email address.


If you add chine rails it well help with the digging in on turns.


The CG of the boat is also important.


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Re: Old boat identification
« Reply #10 on: August 01, 2021, 11:46:48 am »

I'd be tempted to do the necessary re building before trying a brushless in there. You'll need a much better coupling, then the old shaft just might be a ba, not metric , or worn bearings. So if the old shaft and tube has to come out and replaced, you're into striping and re finishing. Also, as Canobus and circlip mentioned the spray rails and rubbing strips really are important. None of this is difficult or time consuming, but it matters, and is worth the effort.
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