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Jason Holdaway -> RE: what is neede for a seamaster build? (7/13/2006 9:27:02 PM)
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I use those round toothpicks. The hinges I got were plastic with the holes already through them. I like a MA 11x5 the best on my TT Pro .46. It will get you off the water pretty quick. A couple of things I forgot: If you insist on using the velcro to hold the floats on, don't use the stuff that comes with it, and use a lot of it!! I was working afternoons and was leaving for cottage country the next morning. Test flying after I put all my gear back in it (had it out for one of my combat planes) test flew on a small local pond, could only take off in a strong cross wind, skipped on takeoff, lost a float........when you land with one float, do not get off the step, keep your speed up or you will make a very quick U turn! Couldn't retrieve my float because it blew to the other side of the pond that was edged with an electric fence. Was up until 2AM after work making a new one. I never put on the bottom keel either. that way you can skip around on the water (also a good way to lose a float) to make the wing sadlle, I wrap the center of the wing with saran wrap, run a very small bead of silicone on the wing saddle, bolt the wing on and then caulk all the way around it, then let it dry. Makes a perfect seal. The Seamaster will also handle 2-3 foot waves, with my engine/prop. Good luck!
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