Vac-U-Boat Vac-U-Tug Manual Download Page 8

Dab along the sharp edges. 30-

minute epoxy can gel in 10 min. 

You are ready to set the Hull Liner 

into the hull.  

If using CA, these lines mark 

where you should put CA glue on 

the Internal Tray before inserting it 

into the Hull.  

Mix the epoxy and add filler. Find 

the Epoxy Brush.  

Holding the Liner, apply the epoxy by 

lightly dabbing the sanded areas. 

It doesn’t have to be pretty. But, you 

should work as fast as you can. 

A couple of cans or similar weights 

will help hold down the Liner until 

the epoxy has cured.  

Insert bow-first, trying to avoid 

touching the sides of the Hull with 

the Hull Liner.  

While you are waiting on the Hull 

epoxy to cure, trim the deck pieces. 

The Deck top recess is marked. Score 

3-4 times and it will separate. Don’t 

try to cut through the first time. 

The rear hatch opening is marked 

for trimming the same way. No 

rush.  

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Press into place. If the sides of the Hull 

are not making good contact with the 

sides of the Liner, add rubber bands.  

Put CA along the edge too. 

Trim Deck & Superstructure 

Use alcohol to 

clean off stray 

epoxy. 

Summary of Contents for Vac-U-Tug

Page 1: ...tteries or add electronic gear without overloading the hull Oilite bearings support the stainless steel prop shaft in a custom drawn brass stern tube A syringe of non toxic plastic friendly synthetic...

Page 2: ...Pilot House Roof to the Pilot House and for the Stack to the Deck Gorilla brand Super Glue has a medium consistency and works well If you are inexperienced with CA Glue those small metal tubes of Mode...

Page 3: ...SCREWS 100 GRIT SANDPAPER SERVO TRAY SCREW REINFORCEMENT STRIPS DECK PILOT HOUSE HATCH COVER PILOT HOUSE ROOF STACK BOAT STAND MOTOR SHAFT COUPLING ASSY RUDDER RUDDER BEARING SKEG SKEG SCREWS RUDDER A...

Page 4: ...if your ESC is designed for the additional voltage 4 A safe charger for your battery Wall chargers or more expensive peak detection chargers will do fine Never charge a battery without constant super...

Page 5: ...e puddles of epoxy parts A B 14 After mixing fold in the same volume of filler material I m using Talcum Powder The filler makes the epoxy less brittle after it cures Put the filled epoxy on the botto...

Page 6: ...ner on each side of the floor ribs as shown These are the Servo Tray Screw Reinforcing Strips They provide a better anchor for the screw threads Drill 3 32 inch holes at the 4 marked Servo Tray holes...

Page 7: ...he area inside the Hull below the marked line Sand the areas around the rudder and prop shaft holes Practice setting the Hull Liner into the Hull for the next step If you are in a hurry you can CA the...

Page 8: ...lar weights will help hold down the Liner until the epoxy has cured Insert bow first trying to avoid touching the sides of the Hull with the Hull Liner While you are waiting on the Hull epoxy to cure...

Page 9: ...urves by taking shorter snips If the edge is uneven you can sand the cut edge Sharp corners should be started with a razor using a rocking motion until the blade cuts into the plastic Now break off th...

Page 10: ...w continue drilling into the reinforcement using the hole in the Skeg as a guide to keep your drill centered Tighten both Skeg screws The Rudder should turn freely without binding The Skeg and Rudder...

Page 11: ...e shafts appear to be aligned Center the Motor Mount between the raised side ridges of the Liner Mix a pair of 1 inch circles of epoxy but do not add the filler yet Put a couple of drops of the epoxy...

Page 12: ...motor and Alignment Clip Sand the bottom and bottom edges of the Motor Mount Mix the last batch of filled epoxy Make sure the third layer is still lower than the top of the bearing Put filled epoxy i...

Page 13: ...ay as shown Re install the Servo Tray The stern of the boat is on the right in this photo Press the Rudder Arm onto the Rudder Shaft Align the rudder and tighten one set screw against the flat on the...

Page 14: ...er as shown Attach the ESC and the Receiver to the tray The servo is channel 1 the ESC is channel 2 115 117 118 119 120 Align the rudder as shown Now tighten the screw on the E Z Connector while holdi...

Page 15: ...ent hole in the center of the marked area 128 Remove the Hatch Cover and press the strips to set the adhesive I tested with a smaller battery To ballast the boat I install the battery I plan to run in...

Page 16: ...filler The rear ballast is a often a little larger than the front Mark the center of the curve of the bow on a piece of tape 140 The bow should set just below your mark The stern about 1 8 below the t...

Page 17: ...3 paper clips as shown They will keep the stern of the Deck from sticking to the Hull too soon 152 Remove the Coupling cover While the epoxy is still wet check the arrangement of the front ballast Cu...

Page 18: ...on the Deck Hull joint to cure tape the rear hatch in place At the bow gently pull it around the bow and start a vertical cut with a hobby knife Notice the clamps are not jammed against the hull They...

Page 19: ...The second coat will take longer to flash than the first Be patient Practice on a scrap stood on it s end Your goal is to get coverage without runs Avoid spraying enamel on very humid days Humidity c...

Page 20: ...the Stern Tube Bearing Rotate the prop to distribute the oil wipe off the excess After running tilt the boat toward the Bow and blot out any water that was hiding under the floor Even if you find no w...

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