New pictures of my build...FIXED IT!

kajunoutlaw · Post by **kajunoutlaw** » Tue Jun 25, 2013 10:20 pm

Wild Bill wrote:Should be far enough away with glass, lookin great!

Thanks! I'm just wondering if running headers like that will reduce performance. I mean you gotta figure it's a small engine, and I want to try to keep the torque where it needs to be.

Junker · Post by **Junker** » Tue Jun 25, 2013 10:21 pm

Should make yourself some upstacks...............

How long has your spruce goose been sitting on the ground, might get some termite damage...........

Like your get it done style

kajunoutlaw · Post by **kajunoutlaw** » Tue Jun 25, 2013 10:28 pm

Junker wrote:Should make yourself some upstacks...............

How long has your spruce goose been sitting on the ground, might get some termite damage...........

Like your get it done style

Thanks Junker. It's been on the ground since last weekend. The termites (if their are any) would have trouble chewing through 2 layers of fiberglass I am almost sure. And I thought about upstacks, but, a buddy of mine talked me out of it.

Junker · Post by **Junker** » Tue Jun 25, 2013 10:36 pm

With upstacks you could hang sum o'dat boudain frum da cage an av sumtin to ate win ya git ta camp....................

kajunoutlaw · Post by **kajunoutlaw** » Tue Jun 25, 2013 10:41 pm

Junker wrote:With upstacks you could hang sum o'dat boudain frum da cage an av sumtin to ate win ya git ta camp....................

Mais weh! I'll just hang dat off dat engine stan nex to da hedder der.

Junker · Post by **Junker** » Tue Jun 25, 2013 10:45 pm

I've spent a lot of time in Lacombe and Lake Charles working on FAA sites..........of all places I go in this country LA has some of the friendliest people I've run into........

radtech · Post by **radtech** » Mon Jul 08, 2013 12:08 am

Didja get anything accomplished today, Kajun?

kajunoutlaw · Post by **kajunoutlaw** » Mon Jul 08, 2013 8:13 am

No Rad. It rained all day.

radtech · Post by **radtech** » Mon Jul 08, 2013 8:29 am

That sucks. Kinda like my luck. I could be finished in 1 day if my parts would ever get here. And wont know for another 2 hrs weather my cam kit has shipped or not

kajunoutlaw · Post by **kajunoutlaw** » Wed Jul 17, 2013 10:13 pm

I am getting closer. I have the cage fitted and the rudders in place. They ended up being a little closer to the hub than I wanted, but I think 5 inches will be fine. This boat is not near as heavy as I thought it would be. With the engine mounted I am still able to pick up one side of the boat. I can't flip it, but I can still pick it up. crazycoonass was there with me yesterday and he can vouch for it.

Comanche-pup · Post by **Comanche-pup** » Thu Jul 18, 2013 5:44 am

Looking damn good!

kajunoutlaw · Post by **kajunoutlaw** » Thu Jul 18, 2013 6:34 pm

Just a reminder to everyone watching. This is a BACKYARD build. No special tools. I even made my own jig to bend my cage hoops. If I can do it, just about anyone else can. I started this build in November of last year and I am getting close to being finished. If anyone wants any help or advice to build their own all you have to do is PM me.

OneBFC · Post by **OneBFC** » Thu Jul 18, 2013 7:38 pm

Boat is looking good indeed. Looks pretty light too!

kajunoutlaw · Post by **kajunoutlaw** » Thu Jul 18, 2013 7:40 pm

Russ, it's very light. I can pick it up (partially). One side anyway. How it will hold up will be another story. I am hoping to be able to throw the gas to it from where it lies and it takes off. I will know soon enough.

OneBFC · Post by **OneBFC** » Thu Jul 18, 2013 8:09 pm

I think I read in another post it's around 500lbs total?

if so, thinking you only need around 300 lbs thrust to get it to move pretty well on dry. So, around 80hp or so?

Sure looks good to me, you've done good work in the back yard!

kajunoutlaw · Post by **kajunoutlaw** » Thu Jul 18, 2013 8:13 pm

OneBFC wrote:I think I read in another post it's around 500lbs total?

if so, thinking you only need around 300 lbs thrust to get it to move pretty well on dry. So, around 80hp or so?

Sure looks good to me, you've done good work in the back yard!

Yep, 500lbs is a rough estimate. Maybe a little more, but it isn't much. I've got 115hp hanging on the back so it should do well. If not run dry, it will be close.

cflacowboy001 · Post by **cflacowboy001** » Thu Jul 18, 2013 8:25 pm

How can you tell if theres a leak ?

stoner · Post by **stoner** » Thu Jul 18, 2013 8:35 pm

You should be proud. Can't wait to see vids. Bet ya got a bunch of people on here thinkin. I know I am

Comanche-pup · Post by **Comanche-pup** » Thu Jul 18, 2013 9:47 pm

cflacowboy001 wrote:How can you tell if theres a leak ?

Kajun will start swimming

kajunoutlaw · Post by **kajunoutlaw** » Fri Jul 19, 2013 10:17 am

If it has a leak, it will only leak into that chamber. There are 18 seperate chambers in this hull. The 3 on each side are sealed. The rest all tie into each other. Even if i pop a hole in it it still should float.

Comanche-pup · Post by **Comanche-pup** » Fri Jul 19, 2013 1:08 pm

You also have plugs on the rear to drain don't you? If I remember correctly

cflacowboy001 · Post by **cflacowboy001** » Fri Jul 19, 2013 7:07 pm

I was just curious . I know that water logged wood gets real heavy . that little boat will be a blast , have fun with it !

kajunoutlaw · Post by **kajunoutlaw** » Fri Jul 19, 2013 8:57 pm

cflacowboy001 wrote:I was just curious . I know that water logged wood gets real heavy . that little will be a blast , have fun with it !

Yes waterlogged wood does get heavy, but, its all sealed with glass. All good.

Comanche-pup wrote:You also have plugs on the rear to drain don't you? If I remember correctly

Not yet CP, but once it hits the water it will.

Wild Bill · Post by **Wild Bill** » Sat Jul 20, 2013 2:51 pm

Can't wait to see the video!

My O 470 jugs were on the bench ready to assemble and install and then I broke the crank In my 454 ski boat. No problem, my wife let me work on it after my 12 hour work days so I could get it done in 5 days.

was tired but happy.

Your making better progress than me! Keep up the good work!

byuhnter · Post by **byuhnter** » Wed Jun 25, 2014 6:35 pm

is this then end of the build i looked all over and cant seem to find ...anyone know how it turned out running wise ?

Airboating Community & Resource

Airboats For Sale

Airboat Parts

Other Boats

Automotive

Other

More Links

Southern Airboat Forum

Regional Airboating Forum

Other Interesting Stuff

Archives

Member Links

Public Links

Member Links