Topic: MMM Portgarth build (Read 367202 times)

T33cno · « **Reply #50 on:** March 24, 2017, 12:11:04 pm »

Re the bow thruster.
The Athon I bought had a leaking bow thruster because the self tapping screws supplied had caused the housing holes to crack.
To avoid this on my new one I will discard the supplied screws and drill/tap 3mm to accept SS M3 pozidrives.

T33cno · « **Reply #51 on:** March 24, 2017, 05:29:02 pm »

Experienced opinion required please.
The MMM plans are non specific of a profile for the rear of the skeg.
This is where I'm at now, am I anything like expected?

Channel · « **Reply #52 on:** March 24, 2017, 07:35:22 pm »

Portgarth's skeg was increased in size from the original build. This picture shows the original and how it was extended forward and deepened.

T33cno · « **Reply #53 on:** March 24, 2017, 09:01:28 pm »

Quote from: Channel on March 24, 2017, 07:35:22 pm

Portgarth's skeg was increased in size from the original build. This picture shows the original and how it was extended forward and deepened.

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Tug-Kenny RIP · « **Reply #54 on:** March 24, 2017, 09:22:45 pm »

There seems to be a problem with your pictures not showing. They may be too large for the forum. If, however they are hosted, then that is where the problem may lie.

ken

T33cno · « **Reply #55 on:** March 24, 2017, 09:27:40 pm »

Please email to watersa@ntlworld.com and I will host & post it

Channel · « **Reply #56 on:** March 25, 2017, 07:51:27 am »

Photos from my PC. Have moved to different photo storage site, here you go:

T33cno · « **Reply #57 on:** March 25, 2017, 07:56:52 am »

Thanks Channel but the skeg is in darkness

Thanks for the email Chris super pics

T33cno · « **Reply #58 on:** March 25, 2017, 08:04:53 am »

Motor mounts now set on Sikaflex 221

Bushes for Korts used as alignment tools 8mm to 8mm

T33cno · « **Reply #59 on:** March 25, 2017, 08:54:49 am »

Had to spend far too much time filling pin holes in these Korts

I think I'm going to stick with the primer colour and satin clear coat over this
What do you think?

T33cno · « **Reply #60 on:** March 25, 2017, 11:33:10 am »

New toy

T33cno · « **Reply #61 on:** March 25, 2017, 12:23:28 pm »

That worked out a treat thanks Ken

timbo · « **Reply #62 on:** March 25, 2017, 12:31:11 pm »

Like the new toy, I've been lookingbat them on flebay.

T33cno · « **Reply #63 on:** March 25, 2017, 12:59:01 pm »

Quote from: timbo on March 25, 2017, 12:31:11 pm

Like the new toy, I've been lookingbat them on flebay.

Screwfix £120

timbo · « **Reply #64 on:** March 25, 2017, 01:06:48 pm »

Cheaper than flebay

T33cno · « **Reply #65 on:** March 25, 2017, 01:20:19 pm »

Tidy

T33cno · « **Reply #66 on:** March 25, 2017, 01:51:02 pm »

I can see now that there isn't a very straight centre line in the hull moulding at the bow. Perhaps it has always been this way or just tired?
I like complete symmetry so some hard sanding and filling in order.

T33cno · « **Reply #67 on:** March 25, 2017, 02:39:40 pm »

Quote from: T33cno on March 25, 2017, 01:51:02 pm

I can see now that there isn't a very straight centre line in the hull moulding at the bow. Perhaps it has always been this way or just tired?
I like complete symmetry so some hard sanding and filling in order.

Starboard side inverted, perfect

Port side tom tit

T33cno · « **Reply #68 on:** March 25, 2017, 03:22:58 pm »

What fantastic weather today for cracking on

T33cno · « **Reply #69 on:** March 25, 2017, 06:12:55 pm »

This is the Halfords red primer topped with clear satin lacquer. I think it'll do.

I've pinned the skeg with stainless steel servo pushrod rather than brass as suggested by MMM
This is before pushing home and glueing with Zap A Gap

T33cno · « **Reply #70 on:** March 25, 2017, 09:15:35 pm »

Moving on from the bow and how it lacks symmetry and quality of finish either side of the centre line. The stern is just as bad if not worse. This picture doesn't fully capture how poor it is and I can't stand it like it is!
so much Isopon is going to be needed to satisfy. Not what I expected from a ready made hull that cost as much as a full size bath tub.
This again is the PORT SIDE as if it's a poor copy of the starboard.
Any other Portgarth builders suffered this?