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Outboard

Tunnel Hull

For .21 Nitro or 4S electric ~Length- 30.5 inches ~Beam- 11.5 inches

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Page 1: ...1 G30 Outboard Tunnel Hull For 21 Nitro or 4S electric Length 30 5 inches Beam 11 5 inches...

Page 2: ...tructions EXACTLY and you won t have any issues Don t glue anything until told to do so We will be using some parts as templates on both sides The very first cuts you will make are critical They must...

Page 3: ...hat one side is curved and one almost straight The curved side is the top On the side marked with INSIDE put a piece of masking tape over the slots near the front of the inside This is needed to preve...

Page 4: ...part of the sponson is the top The bottom is almost straight Next we will make these into right and left sides It is very important that we make these mirror images of each other If not you get to buy...

Page 5: ...d in place Remove the pins after you tape or they will interfere with the next step Put some waxed paper down and set the sponson on the waxed paper inside down until cured Put some weights on the spo...

Page 6: ...bond Sand the back of the sponson so that it is flush and square with the inside and outside and flat Glue the bottom BOTT in place Let the bottom overhang 1 8 inch at the rear by aligning the etched...

Page 7: ...ch overhang when completed Sand the nose flat and flush with all sheeting Glue the pine nose block in place When cured bevel and shape for desired look Repeat for the other sponson if you have not alr...

Page 8: ...ou can also use Titebond or similar Glue bulkhead 4 to the tunnel floor Glue bulkhead 5B then 5C to the floor Use a square on these bulkheads Be sure that 5C is perfectly aligned with 5B Glue the two...

Page 9: ...There is a lot going on and there are tabs and slots everywhere Once they are in place and fitted properly run a bead of CA inside the bottom Lift the side free of a bulkhead and put some glue in the...

Page 10: ...of the radio box top Remove the radio box lid and sand the little bumps off Use only a very small bead of glue and attach one end the center pieces then the other end Use the etched lines as a guide...

Page 11: ...the rails If you are planning on only using an electric motor for power you can skip the servo tray Sealing Wood boats need two coats of epoxy resin to all exposed wood inside and out Here is the seal...

Page 12: ...ere with the fit of the tops and you will have to carefully file and sand them to fit Easier to wipe off that epoxy now Wipe off so that the surface is no longer glossy Use a Q tip to get into the rec...

Page 13: ...nose Check back periodically to be sure the deck has not creped outward Wipe away any epoxy that has oozed out Repeat on the other side Allow to cure Sand off the deck overhangs on the side and rear R...

Page 14: ...ured Tightly clamp in place and allow to cure wiping away excess epoxy as you go When cured glue the other sponson in place the same way If the sponson fit isn t perfect clamp the front and leave any...

Page 15: ...need to sand a bevel at the front so that the bottom fits perfectly Repeat on the other side Glue the radio box top in place Use epoxy or CA When cured brush a coat of 30 minute epoxy inside where the...

Page 16: ...de held straight up Scrape back and forth You will find that this is very quick and gives a smooth finish ready for the next coat of sealer Use 220 grit paper to lightly smooth the corners and nose Fo...

Page 17: ...on the small tab under the X Before gluing sand all around to about an inch up into the cowling Use 220 paper and wipe down with alcohol before gluing Note that CA will give an almost instant bond so...

Page 18: ...ace and while holding it tightly to the front mark the chin for your cowl marks This is where you cut the chin to length Now put the cowl back on boat upside down again and fin the chin in place pushi...

Page 19: ...rs with 2 coats of sealer Don t forget to add some floatation to the cowling Plastic does not float At all Don t ask Twice A piece of pool noodle glued in with Goop or silicone RTV works well The rear...

Page 20: ...ommend that you use an arm of this size If you don t you will have to move the holes in the bulkhead The other method is to use a waterproof servo near the transom This is the method we used We mounte...

Page 21: ...the return loop in the 150 Amp ESC Running Use a 440 2 prop Zipp 4007 for first runs You may use a larger prop once you have run a few packs or tanks thru the boat Be careful about over propping an el...

Page 22: ...the slots and give the area 2 coats of sealer after the hull is finished and those slots are used Second take your time Understand exactly what you will do and how before you do it If you think ahead...

Page 23: ...oat from blowing off but the turns will be unpredictable The key is to find the correct combination of angle depth and balance point for your boat That is a big part of the fun and pride That said we...

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Page 26: ...the fuel tank stand from the included parts Note that the vertical center is doubled Use foam rubber under the tank and a Velcro strap to hold the tank to the stand You can use Velcro or silicone glu...

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