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Anyone put a hardtop or Bimini on their boat?
The sun is pretty harsh over here in Australia,just looking for a stylish way to add some shade without destroying the look

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Mojo

That is unbelievable!!!

Initially, when you first started the build I didn't think the shape of the boat suited my tastes, but wow!! as it has come along I've come to love the shape. One of the most beautiful boats I have seen. Amazing!!

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Mojo

You just have to make sure the engine is marinised, otherwise the risk of a fire or explosion become much higher. If the engine doesn't have these modifications it becomes an expensive job to modify. The other thing is that generally a boat engine will work harder then a car engine, so some will arg...

The other thing is wait until the epoxy has definately set hard before peeling off, you don't want to damage the bond between glass/timber as you pull off.

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Mojo

I used hoop pine, but was talking to a pro boat builder mate the other day. I says he just uses meranti from bunnings for his own boat. Cheap (relatively) and easy to get.

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Mojo

Well done mate, Looking forward to hear what speeds you get from the 50hp. I guess you've still got another few hours to put on the clock until you can have a burst of full throttle.

Boat looks brilliant.

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Mojo

I built the Flying Saucer (14ft boat) in 250 hours. Still took about 9 months in real time.
Everyone is different depending on experience, tools available and quality of build.

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Mojo

I've just shifted my tank vent. It was on the starboard side about 4" below the gunnel, just forward of the driver. I found at times it could get some spray so have shifted it on to the transom. I never had issues, but just think the risk was too great. It could wreck your day if you get stuck with ...

Wow!!! the shine is incredible.

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Mojo

I explained it on my build thread too, but just thought I'd post it here incase anyone comes across it whilst searching down the track. I've had a win! I've managed to resolve the porpoising issue. I flipped the boat and refaired the aft 3ft of the bottom. Most of it was good, but the last 6inches n...

I've had a win! I've managed to resolve the porpoising issue. I flipped the boat and refaired the aft 3ft of the bottom. Most of it was good, but the last 6inches needed some filling. I added up to a 1/4" in places. The boat now rides beautifully. I still have the smart tabs, but keep them up unless...

With the engine weight forward and then the passenger weight also forward it will likely be too heavy in the bow.

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Mojo

I suspect it will porpoise badly with that much weight on the back.
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Mojo

I don't think any of us can complain about the size of our sheds, look at this poor bloke "Big problem. I am old man. No money. No material. I walk on Russian street. Look wood. Look metal." He unfolds a well-fingered photo of a minute but fully rigged sailboat lashed to the side of an apartment bui...

I'm getting close to 35mph with a 30hp on a 550lbs flying saucer. The bullet will be a fair bit lighter then this. She will be very fast for a little boat with 40hp. I'm guessing 50mph wouldn't be out of the question.

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Mojo