The Ghost

Mick, just let us know when.
Went out this morning and finally started to get it to go, then had the collet come loose, I think it slipped first because it damaged the shaft. Had to order a new collet and some more shafts. I supose I did not have it tight enough.

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The Ghost

Hi All,
The posty arrived at 6.30am this morning, He knew I was waiting on parts, the new shafts and collets arrived, a quick setup and grease and on the water this morning, There is some dad weather on the way so I got out early, Bit of an Opps at the end, no damage done. I kill the engine after running like this to check the high end mix by inspecting the plug(still slightly rich) The prop angle is still a little low, will lift it up 1/2 deg and play a bit more.

[youtube]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sbP1klbFuLo[/youtube]

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The Ghost

It's almost there now. After the adjustment of the prop angle and slight trim tab adjustments it is now up running on the prop. Bit hard to see in the video. Had problems at the end with fuel starviation from the tank not venting correctly, will have to fix that

[youtube]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=o5Fh7OFzIKU&feature=g-upl[/youtube]

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The Ghost

I was going out this morning to get it wet again, howlin westly blowin and a 6" swell on the lake will just have to wait it out.

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The Ghost

I will have to do something for my daughter, see phoned me earler and asked if my pressent arrived, had no idea. 52" cat, only a chinese one but who cares, will run it for a while untill the shaft gives way and then retro fit it out. First will have to change the radio out.

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c.k.y.

Hi Ghost

You must the lined first location of flexible shaft welds silver to weld
The flexible shaft that changes China clips head

wetsleeves

Nice suprise there ghost even though its a chinese hull. Make sure when you get it on the water, you get some footage of the cat running.
Was thinking of getting some thing like that for my little boy as a starter boat, obviuosly he would pick what type of hull he wanted.
Oh a word of advise, dont run the cat at the same time with Mick, your cat just might not look the same once you bring her in....hey MICK

mickieb49

Ha Ha......
Nah your fine just beware of the " Camel" it sometimes has a mind of it's own......
I think i may just have to put some buoy's out before we run a few boats next time, that way there is no confusion ....
Lookin to see this boat running Andrew

The Ghost

Thanks Wetsleeves,
Mick, Should have it going in the next couple of days, Looking outside it looks like a great day so will have the mono out again to try to get all the fine trimming done. When are you getting you cat wet again? I will be up their again. Will bring both boats.

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mickieb49

Hi Andrew,
 Not sure mate,   i have some grub screws on order
, once i get those it should be ok to then take her out for a run, hoping to be doing that in a week or so?   Will give you  a ring.
 Cheers Mick

The Ghost

Just got back, had a 3 min run before a couple of ski boats turned up. What size grub screws, I have 3,4 and 5mm in different lengths all S/S. Will give me more time now to work on the cat.

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mickieb49

Hi Mate, they are 4mm x 4 mm, also working on a better oiling system for the driveline, as the last time i ran i think i got more oil inside the boat than on the driveline.....
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The Ghost

No drama, will ring soon.

Had the boat out this morning, it was going great, better than the other day, ended up going too far with the tuning, sorry no vid as the camera did not start[], ended up burning up the piston/cylinder[:@]. Will have to check out new parts on monday.

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The Ghost

I've just had the engine running in the cat, now to finish off the stand, may run it Monday morning weather permitting.

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wetsleeves

Hey Andrew, have you ran the cat yet? any footage of her running?

The Ghost

No not yet, I have got the K30 running again, health has slowed me down last couple of days, hope to get it on the water in the next couple of days.

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The Ghost

Hi All
Had the boat out again today for a quick run to see is the repair worked, seams to have, the problem was caused by heat, no cooling of the exhaust header, seen it today, had a big restriction in it somewhere. Also had the cat on the water, the cat would be a good boat for kids, maybe. it will need better air flow through the hull, runs hot.

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http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qXulx...ature=youtu.be
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9bR8O...ature=youtu.be

wetsleeves

Thanks Andrew for the videos.

The Ghost

The fault with the over heating of the K30 is the exhaust header, and bad O rings on the pipe/header conection. Found a restriction in the exhaust adaptor cooling circut and a leak on the inside O ring on the pipe/header conection allowing the pressure in the pipe to reduce/stop the cooling effect. Have ordered new O rings and a new exhaust adaptor.

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The Ghost

Hi All, not done much due to bad back, Have upgraded the engine in the Bud Cat, have not had it on the water with it. How many check the exhaust header for the size of the exhaust opening. Had to increase the opening.

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wetsleeves

Andrew did you use a dremel or file to open up the exhaust header?

The Ghost

Yes and No, I have a selection of files for chain saw chains, very good for doing this sort of work, rough it out with the dremel and then finish with the files.

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The Ghost

Just working with the air flow through the models, this is the bud cat outlet vents.

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The Ghost

Hi all,
Just been working on the air flow through the boat. I ordered a couple of new pipes should be here on Monday, will have it back on the water soon.

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The Ghost

Hi All,
Got out on the water this morning for a run. The new pipe (hanson) will be great after I get it set, getting in excess of 17K rpm(17680) and I think I can get maybe another 1000 out of it. The air flow/cooling is fixed, now all I need is a good day to get out and really get it going. Only got a couple of runs before the rain came back.

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http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Pq4-1...&feature=g-upl