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Old 02-02-2007 | 05:46 PM
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Default 40 4s puller build help

i started tryin to draw uop some plans fer a puller flat bottom boat today i have some 3/16 ply i am gonna use and im gonna use a OS 40 surpass 4 stroke and i was wantin to know wat would be good size hull to build (lengthxwidthxthickness)

thanks fer the help mike

oh and i want it to have a bit of speed but with good stability see'n as how its a little to cold to go swimmin right now lol[sm=drowning.gif]
Old 02-02-2007 | 06:44 PM
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Default RE: 40 4s puller build help

i think about 25" long, by 12-14" wide....

i think you should use insulation foam though....and maybe cover that with wood.
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[link=http://cajungatorairboats.com/v-web/bulletin/bb/viewtopic.php?t=54]Cajun Gator Basic[/link] 1/8" or 3/32" burch ply is the best choice for building.
Old 02-03-2007 | 01:44 AM
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well hell thayts perfect then i got it drawn out as 25x13.5 and about 2" deep or should i got thinner?
Old 02-03-2007 | 03:41 AM
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alright change of plans ive been talkn to my buddy jet pack im gonna use 1/8''' door skin and pink foam about wat size would be good fer that? im gonna use auto pain to seal cus i can get top of the line dupont free and maybe a top of the line gun free

think im gonna use the 3/8 fer templates and make a few hulls and sell some if they come out good

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