hey hal,,,,
believe me when i say i know what you mean,,, when i start the new hull it will be constructed using an aluminum frame with aluminum skin overlayed with fibreglass cloth in 3 layers and five or six applications of resin not including the graphite reinforced overcoat and the gel coat and of course the paint which is an epoxy base. i think the worst or should i say the hardest part will be approximately 80 hand laid boards for the deck,,,,,

with the bigger version being right at 10 feet long i will be using 12 volt gel cell car batteries called optima's they are the absolute best for positioning and they dont leak yes they are heavy but i figure the ballast required to bring her to water line will be around 90 to 100 pounds,,,,,furthermore i am also including a self maintained charging system consisting of an automotive alternator and an electric start weed eater motor to drive it and use the basic charging equipment like the relays and voltage regulator etc that will allow the craft to run unassisted for upto approximately 28 hours.......if it turns out like i hope...it should set some new standards in remote control scale boating ,,,,,and hopefully some people will notice my efforts and abilities....i will see what happens i guess.....

thomas